Shin splints cause pain in the lower leg from repeated stress during activity. Calf, shin, and Achilles stretches may help relieve discomfort. Rest, supportive shoes, and low impact exercise may ...
Pain in the shin—the lower front part of the leg—affects about 13 to 20 percent of runners. Commonly known as shin splints, medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), is considered an overuse injury, ...