“Shin splints” is a term podiatrists use to refer to pain anywhere between your knee and ankle. Deep within that area – the shin – is your tibia, better known as your shin bone. Numerous muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues surround the tibia. When those tissues become irritated or inflamed, you get pain, tenderness, […]
Shin splints usually occur when you’re pushing yourself too hard and overusing your legs. If you have shin splints, it may also be a sign that some other part of your legs or body is weaker than it should be. The shins end up doing more work than they should causing pain that takes over […]
Sometimes our lower leg (calves and shins) feel pain or achiness for reasons that aren’t obvious. What are some of the most common reasons for lower leg pain? Injury – One of the most obvious reasons for lower leg pain is injury. Whether it’s minor or major, get evaluated by a doctor right away to […]
