Shin splints affect runners of all skills and ages. The condition is caused by a combination of microtears of the bone and muscle tissue in the shinbone, and by regionalized inflammation. Oftentimes the condition sets in when a person runs for too long or for too many days in a row, thus it is generally […]
Shin Splints Common Among Athletes, Runners
Shin splints are one of the more common injuries in athletes, even more so in runners. In fact, shin splints make up 13% of all running injuries. Shin splints – often referred to as tibial stress syndrome – are categorized by irritated and aching muscles in your shins. Although shin splints usually heal on their […]
