One of the reasons we love walking so much is that in addition to its plethora of health benefits, it poses little risk of injury or pain. With that said, it is possible to become sore from strolling.
Also known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), shin splints is the catch-all term for lower leg pain that occurs below your knee, either on the front outer part of your leg (anterior shin splints ...
Don’t let this common injury derail your fall running plans. By Allessandra DiCorato It’s fall marathon season, which for many runners means it’s also shin splints season. Whether you’re a beginner or ...
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Runners and power walkers may have had the displeasure of experiencing shin splints, which is the term used to describe a dull, aching pain along the inner shinbone that usually picks up during ...
If you’re a seasoned runner, chances are you’ve dealt with one of the most frustrating pains in the sport: shin splints. Caused by small tears in the muscles, tendons, and bone tissue around the shin, ...
Shin splints are one of the most common running injuries—but there are ways to quickly treat and prevent them. Proper rest and recovery is imperative to ensure you don’t overexert yourself (continuing ...