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Shin Splints
Alternate Names : Anterior Tibia Pain, Lower Leg Pain, Pain - Shins
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Shin Splints
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Shin splints is the common name for the medical condition called medial tibial stress syndrome in which pain occurs along the tibia (shin bone) in the front of the lower leg. The pain is a result of small tears in the areathe lower leg muscles' attachment to thetibia.Shin splints are typically caused from intense or vigorous athletic activity and can be resolved with adequate rest, stretching and modifying your exercise routine.
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