Pain felt in the front of your lower leg is often called “shin splints.” One common cause of this pain is tendinitis—inflammation of tendons (tough, cordlike bands of tissue that connect muscle to bone).
Overview
When the tendons of the muscles near the shinbone (tibia) become inflamed, the pain is felt along the shin. Shin splints often affect athletes and runners, and are commonly due to overuse. A less common cause is flat feet with low arches.
Symptoms of shin splints often start as a dull ache that gets worse over time. Pain may also be sharp or stabbing. Resting your legs often relieves the symptoms. Pain may occur either during or after activity. Later, the pain may become continuous with almost any activity.
Our approach
M Health Fairview physicians provide the most up-to-date, effective treatments for shin splints. The care team at our Orthopedic Clinic is dedicated to delivering excellent care, innovative research, and meaningful educational programs for all of our patients.