I got them really bad on one leg, all red a swollen and I thought I was in trouble. I carried (hobbled) on and got away with it, but was ultra careful to not do anything to aggravate it. I also knew what I'd done to cause it, so I kind of knew...
Sorry to hear this. Shin splints on Camino are common, usually males .. just inflamed muscles from over use .. it isn't a worry. RICE of course but the R - can you take a couple of days off? The I - frozen peas are cheap - not direct to skin...
100%. See a doctor or physio.
The physios in Spain are great!
I've had shin splints a couple of times.
Though it didn't stop me.
I carry a foam roller to ease them a bit.
I've used a frozen bottle of water in the past.
Strapping from a physio...
I would seek professional medical advice.
Anecdotally, I have had shin splints a couple of times on camino. I kept walking and they went away after a few days. But this is not professional medical advice.
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