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Shin splints are common among runners especially in January. Learn why they happen, how to prevent them, and the best ways to treat them safely.

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.

If you've ever noticed pain along your shin bone or experienced mild swelling or soreness in your lower leg, chances are you've dealt with at least a mild form of shin splints. This is especially ...

The official medical term for the condition is medial tibial stress syndrome, or MTSS, but doctors know exactly what patients are talking about when they complain of shin splints. "Shin splints are a ...

Shin splints often plague runners who don’t build their mileage up gradually, or those who make an abrupt change to their workout regimen, like switching from running on grass to concrete, for example ...

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 ...

Good news for all the treadmill runners who suffer from stubborn shin splints: A little outdoor gait training may help, new research suggests. Good news for all the treadmill runners who suffer from ...

Stretching and strengthening lower leg muscles can ease shin splint pain. Rest, ice, and low-impact exercise help recovery. See a doctor if pain or swelling doesn’t improve. Pain from shin splints can ...