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Shin splints also known as tibial stress syndrome refers to pain & swelling down the front bone of your lower leg, called the tibia.

Anyone can suffer from this but it is extremely common in runners, dancers, triathletes and in the sporting community as increased activity overworks the muscles, tendons and bone tissue. Approximately fifteen percent of running injuries are shin splints. People usually with shin splints feel pain on the front, lower part of the leg & some may also notice mild swelling.

The pain occurs from repeated stress on the shin bone (tibia) and the tissue that connects the muscle to the tibia.

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Symptoms of Shin Splints

• dull, aching pain in the front of the lower leg.

• soreness or pain along the inner side of your shinbone with mild swelling in your lower leg

• pain can be continuous and might progress to a stress reaction or stress fracture.

• The area may be painful to the touch.

 

Prevention of Shin Splints

• Choose the right shoes.

• Analyze your movement.

• Lessen the impact.

• Avoid overdoing.

• Consider arch supports.

• Consider shock-absorbing insoles.