Shin splints can be debilitating for new runners, or derailing for anyone wanting to up their fitness. Here’s how to prevent them, treat them effectively if you suffer from them, and how to not let ...

Shin splints, medically known as medial tibial stress syndrome, are caused by repetitive stress on the shinbone due to overtraining, improper footwear, poor running form, or sudden increases in ...

Shin splints often cause pain along the inner edge of your shin bone during and after physical activity. Less common signs of shin splints include skin discoloration and decreased lower leg ...

Also known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), shin splints is the catch-all term for lower leg pain that occurs below your knee, either on the front outer part of your leg (anterior shin splints ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...

That annoying ache down the front or inside of your shins when running? “That's shin splints,” says osteopath Danny Sayandan. “It's your body's way of saying the muscles and tissues along the shin ...

Shin splints are pain on the inner part of the shinbone. They're usually brought on by running or another high-impact activity. Shin splints, also called medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), get ...

We've all been there: you fly into a tackle during a kickaround and, while you've taken nothing but ball, your opponent has raked you to pieces and left you clutching a severely grazed shin! Avoiding ...

Don’t let this common injury derail your fall running plans. By Allessandra DiCorato It’s fall marathon season, which for many runners means it’s also shin splints season. Whether you’re a beginner or ...