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 pain usually (but not always) develops gradually over time and often through overuse. Shin splints is not a specific injury, but a term used to describe shin pain, of which there are many causes.
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).
Shin splints often happen as a result of overuse or repetitive stress on the lower leg muscles and bones. This can occur from activities like running, jumping, or dancing.
Shin pain can result from shin splints, tight shoes, foot deformities, fractures, or excess weight. Learn about the main causes, related symptoms like swelling or difficulty walking, and the best treatment options, including rest, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory medication
Boston Magazine: Ask the Expert: How Do I Treat and Prevent Shin Splints?
Most of the athletes we know have experienced shin splints at some time or another. Shin splints, or medial tibial stress syndrome, is a common injury that affects all types of athletes and involves ...
Shin splints are when you have pain anywhere along your shin bone or tibia. Your tibia is the big bone that starts under your knee and runs down the front of your lower leg. The pain happens where ...