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Anyone know anything about Tibialis Anterior Muscle Strain ?

Got a problem with my lower left leg.
Not painful so much as tender around my shin.
Been that way for a few days now.

Trouble with having so much 'information' online is that you can start imagining all sorts !

My self-diagnosis comes via questions input to NHS.org just to try and get an idea of what might be the problem and whether there was anything i could actually do about it myself.
Tatsumi · 31-35, M
Not really. But I got pateller tendonitis and a pulled hamstring. You might look up some isometric stretches which might be worth a shot? If it was from overuse or overloading, then you might wanna just not put much pressure on it for a week or two; then start sorta loading it lightly to strengthen the muscle.

But fuck if I know. There are also nurse practitioners who are a lot cheaper than doctors. Might be worth a shot.
Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M
@Tatsumi Yeah i read that bandaging; rest and elevation were recommended. Just don't have the time 😖
Tatsumi · 31-35, M
@Picklebobble2 You'd better find the time. It could get a lot worse if you load it further. :/

Failing all that, I mean, you could wrap it up as tight if you have to use it, as you can to add some support and hopefully not damage it further. Though, I think that's typically more for joints, so...I dunno.
curiosi · 61-69, F
First thing I would do is soak in a warm bath with a handful of added Epsom Salts. Epsom salts will send magnesium to the area and aid in healing.
Hasmita · M
@Picklebobble2 Absorption through the skin. However,it might need some other treatment although magnesium is good. Magnesium oil also good and is normally magnesium chloride in suspension. Don't overdo it!
curiosi · 61-69, F
@Picklebobble2 A foot soak will get you some magnesium into your system. The problem is that the magnesium in Epsom Salts leaves your body quickly. It may not reach the affected area.
Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M
@Hasmita Fair enough. Footsoak it is then. Has to be better than icing the bloody thing !!

 
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