The term shin splints refers to a painful condition that develops along the inside of the shin (tibia). The repeated running cycle of pounding and push off results in muscle fatigue, which may then lead to higher forces being applied to the fascia, the attachment of fascia to bone, and finally the bone itself. On a severe end of the scale the injury may progress from stress reaction within the bone to an actual stress fracture. Running on hard surfaces such as a pavement can cause shin splints to worsen. Certain distance running shoes are specifically designed to provide padding and support for endurance running. They help absorb shock and facilitate efficient energy transfer. Similarly, worn out shoes should be replaced early because of reduced shock absorbing capacity which can also cause shin splints. If you develop shin splints take time off from heavy runniing before the problem worsens.
term for the pain felt on the front and inside of the lower leg due to inflamed muscles and/or tendons.
painful inflammation of the muscles around the shins; frequent among runners
A generic term that is loosely used to describe painful conditions of the shin. Really it is a misnomer, as a more specific diagnosis of the condition is required. 'Shin splints' or 'Exertional Lower limb Pain' is usually caused by either a Tibial stress fracture; Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome; Tibialis Posterior tendinopathy or Chronic Compartment Syndrome.
An overuse syndrome including pain in the anterior lower leg; recommended treatment: R.I.C.E., wrap the shin, and support the plantar arch if necessary; see R.I.C.E.
Often used to describe a multitude of lower leg conditions. Traditionally, used to describe teno-periostitis of either the muscles inserting into the medial border of the tibia (i.e. tibiailis posterior, flexor hallucis longus, flexor digitorum longus and soleus) - "posterior shin splints", or else, the pathology of the tibialis anterior, extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum anteriorly - "anterior shin splints". The major predisposing factors are: biomechanical, training methods, training surfaces, muscle dysfunction and flexibility, shoe design and diet. Differentiation must be made from stress fractures, compartment syndromes and referred pain syndromes.
damage to one of two groups of muscles along the shin bone that cause pain.
A catch-all term for any pain in the front of the lower leg (shin). Usually means you just need to stretch and strengthen your shin and calf.
Lower leg injury where there is pain along the shin bone; usually caused by excessive pronation or weak shin muscles; treat with ice and stretching and strengthening exercises; can lead to stress fractures.
Microtears in the anterior (front) calf muscles, and achilles tendon pulls, which occur in the posterior (rear) calf muscles.
The generic term for pain in the front of the lower leg. Most often caused by inflammation of the tendons (tendinitis), which can result when the tendons are subjected to too much force or repeatedly overstretched. Running or walking on hard surfaces can contribute.
Shin splints is a general term used to refer to a painful condition in the shins, often described by runners as "it feels like the world is conspiring against me shins." It is often caused by running or jumping, and may be very slow to heal. Freestyle skiers often suffer from shin splints due to the stress on the shin while landing a jump.