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Shin
Splints
Shin splints, or medial tibial stress
syndrome, is a very common condition. It is pain that runs
along the shinbone, the long bone in the front of your lower
leg (called the tibia). Shin splints aren't’t a single
medical condition. Instead, it’s a symptom of an underlying
problem. The pain is the result of an overload on the shinbone
and the connective tissues that attach your muscles to the
bone. The causes are varied: flat feet, running, dancing,
increased intensity of training, stress fractures (tiny hairline
breaks in the bone), and a change of training surface (i.e.,
track to asphalt) can all be causes.
Symptoms:
- Tenderness, soreness, or pain along the inner part of your
lower leg
- Mild swelling
- Weakness or numbness in the feet
A calf strain is an injury to the muscles and tendons in the
back of the leg, below the knee. Often called a “pulled”
muscle, a strain occurs when the muscle fibers or tendons
are stretched or torn. This condition can occur during any
physical activity where you push off forcefully from your
toes. It may occur in running, jumping, or lunging.
Symptoms:
- Immediate calf pain
- You may hear or feel a pop or snap in the calf
- Difficulty rising on toes
- Bruising and swelling may occur
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