Initially, you can begin your own treatment. Mild or moderate pain does not require medical referral. I would advise reviewing your running pattern to see if you have altered it in any way. As long as you can walk and lightly run without too much pain you should be able to manage the condition yourself. You should also begin and maintain an appropriate program of muscle strengthening to the dorsiflexors and plantarflexors of the foot plantarflexors.
Some runners get relief by using a compressive bandage or brace to the leg when running.
This should be applied very loosely so that blood flow is not occluded and further pain and injury is not caused. This may mean treatment of associated conditions and may also require foot orthotics for management of abnormal foot positions. Often, following this, if pain persists, then further investigation may be needed, including X-Rays and possibly a bone scan to exclude more serious causes. Shin splints are one of the most common leg conditions that affect runners. They occur more frequently in the novice runner, so once the muscles are strengthened and a training plateau is achieved.