Shin splints are a type of injury caused by overuse and stress. Foot, ankle, and shin stretches can help improve movement, which may help prevent shin splints. Shin splints are a throbbing pain along ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...