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.

First, they have to be diagnosed—which is based on a person’s medical history and a physical exam that considers pain ...

If you've ever wondered what are shin splints, physical therapists explain everything you need to know—including how to treat them. Shin splints are a sneaky injury. They can creep up on you slowly, ...

If you’re a runner, there’s a good chance you've suffered from shin splints before—the lower-leg pain you feel just behind the bone. But by strengthening your tibialis muscles and improving ankle ...

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 ...

If you’re an athlete, a runner, or just someone who’s devoted to physically demanding activities, you might have encountered a nagging pain along the front of your lower leg. This discomfort, commonly ...

How to stop shin splints in their tracks? Take these five steps at the first sign of any pain along your shins. Rebekah Donley, DPT, is a physical therapist at Victor Physical Therapy in Teton Valley, ...

“What are “shin splints” and how are they most effectively treated or avoided?” — Henry, Brooklyn, N.Y. Shin splints are a general term referring to pain located along the front inside of the lower ...

Riley Jones is a student from Charlottesville, VA. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things ’90s, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr. This one may seem obvious, but it’s one of the ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

If you’ve ever put a lot of mileage on your legs, you might know what it’s like to feel shin splints. The aching lower-leg pain, officially called media tibial stress syndrome, is caused by overuse ...