Microscopic tears of the muscle away from the lining of the bone causes the pain. Predisposing factors include overpronation and running on hard surfaces, and shin splints are more common in novice ...

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Could it be shin splints, a stress fracture or tendonitis? Here’s what you need to know about treating lower-leg complaints.

Most people fully recover from shin splints and avoid developing stress fractures. Stress fractures take longer to heal and may require a brace, a walking boot, and crutches. Shin splints and stress ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Shin splints are one of the most common running injuries—but there are ways to quickly treat and prevent ...

A Maisonneuve fracture refers to a break or fracture in the fibula close to the knee, with a co-occurring sprain in the ankle. The impact of a sprained ankle may travel up the leg and cause the fibula ...