Shin splints
Alternate Names : Lower leg pain, Pain - shins, Anterior tibial pain
Definition
Shin splints are pains in the front of the lower legs caused by exercise. They usually appear after a period of inactivity.
Common Causes
Shin splints can be caused by any of four types of problems, which are only occasionally serious. Tibial shin splints are very common. They can affect both recreational and trained athletes, including runners. There are two types of tibial shin splints: tibial periostitis and posterior tibial shin splints. In tibial periostitis, the bone itself is tender.
Anterior compartment syndrome affects the outer side of the front of the leg. Stress fractures usually cause sharp pain and tenderness 1 or 2 inches below the knee. A stress fracture is likely to occur 2 or 3 weeks into a new training program or after beginning a harder training program.
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