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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.

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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.

Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

@curiosi Interesting idea ! And one i would happily follow !.....If i had a bath !! 😄

Hasmita · M

@Picklebobble2 Can still do a footsoak in a bowl.

Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

@Hasmita You reckon a footsoak might help ?

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 !!