Shin splints are caused by stress on your shinbone and the connective tissues that attach muscles to your bones, causing inflammation and pain in the shins.
Shin splints develop from repeated stress to your shin bone by the pulling and tugging of the muscles and connective tissues in your lower leg. Frequent, repetitive pressure from running and jumping can cause your shin bone to become inflamed (swollen or irritated) and weakened.
Shin pain can occur for a variety of reasons. Learn more about the potential causes of shin pain and the treatment options available.
Shin pain that is not caused by shin splints: Causes and treatment
Most of these conditions are caused by overuse and stress on a part of the lower leg. Causes of shin pain include shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome), stress fracture (small crack [s] in the tibia), tendinitis, and chronic exertional compartment syndrome (uncommon).
The shin is the front part of the lower leg, fundamental for movement and supporting body weight. It plays a significant role in everyday activities like walking, running, and jumping.
Shin splints are not a specific injury, but a term used to describe pain on the lower, inside of the shin. A number of specific injuries cause ‘shin splints’ type pain, but medial tibial stress syndrome is probably the most common.
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