If you’ve started running for the first time, started again after a break, or your workout is more intense, you might have felt it. A dull, nagging ache down your shins after you exercise. Should you ...

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 ...

Shin splints, or Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), are a stress injury to the shinbone (tibia) from overuse. Common causes include sudden increases in training, improper footwear, and ...

It’s no surprise then that many athletes experience shin pain with running. “It is very, very common,” Chow says. Indeed, research reveals up to 1 in 5 runners are sidelined at some point by 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 ...

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Shin splints are one of those nagging running injuries that often only go away with rest. Even the best running shoes for shin splints won’t banish them entirely, but they will make your jogs more ...