how long does it usally take to heal from shin splints?

Answer 1

A day and a half, get real, you are not suffering from shin splints poster number 1.

Shin splint treatment:

In most cases, you can treat shin splints with simple self-care steps:

Rest. Avoid activities that cause pain, swelling or discomfort — but don't give up all physical activity. While you're healing, try low-impact exercises, such as swimming, bicycling or water running. If your shin pain causes you to limp, consider using crutches until you can walk normally without pain.

Ice the affected area. Apply ice packs to the affected shin for 15 to 20 minutes at a time, four times a day for several days. To protect your skin, wrap the ice packs in a thin towel.

Reduce swelling. Elevate the affected shin above the level of your heart, especially at night. It may also help to compress the area with an elastic bandage or compression sleeve. Loosen the wrap if the pain increases, the area becomes numb or swelling occurs below the wrapped area.
Take an over-the-counter pain reliever. Try ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Aleve) or aspirin to reduce pain and inflammation.

Wear proper shoes. Your doctor may recommend a shoe that's especially suited for your foot type, your stride and your particular sport.

Consider arch supports. Arch supports can help cushion and disperse stress on your shinbones. Off-the-shelf arch supports come in various sizes and can be fitted immediately. More durable arch supports can be custom-made from a plaster cast of your foot.

It's also important to resume your usual activities gradually. If your shin isn't completely healed, returning to your usual activities too quickly may only cause continued pain.

TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION: "About 2 weeks"

Running - only when symptoms have generally resolved (often about 2 weeks), AND with several restrictions:

A level and soft terrain is best.

Distance is limited to 50% of that tolerated preinjury.

Intensity (pace) is similarly cut by one half.

Over a 3-6 week period, a gradual increase in distance is allowed.

Only then can a gradual increase in pace be attempted.

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 2

I run track and i get them all the time. It helps if you only walk if needed and keep them up. Mine go away in about a day and a half if i don't keep running on them.