I had shin splints, the only thing that worked for me as a period of abstinence. After a month refrain I slowly worked back into running but never ran on any hard surfaces. Grass only. Taking it slow and gradual worked.
I have shot many elk with a 30-06 using 165 gr. BT Nosler bullets. I am a believer that the load should exert it's energy in the animal. Not exit. This combo stays in the body cavity and puts them down right now.