What is the common term used to identify pain along the shin?
Shin Splints
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Open Jul 10, 2025 - 06:23 AM
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Jul 10, 2025 - 06:23 AM
The common term for pain along the shin is 'shin splints.' Medically known as medial tibial stress syndrome, this condition often affects runners, athletes, or anyone increasing activity levels too quickly. It typically involves inflammation of muscles, tendons, and bone tissue around the shin.
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Shin Splints
Symptoms
Aching along front of shin, at beginning of or after activity
Pain along inside (medial) part of lower leg
Generally develops gradually over weeks or months
May have swelling in lower leg (in area of pain)
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