The sun is out, the weather’s warm, and in a month or so you’re going to be parading around the beach nearly naked. Time to shed that winter weight. So you start running. But lo! Just as you start ...

Stretches that target your calves, tibia muscles, and Achilles tendons may help relieve shin splint pain. Other measures, such as rest, icing, foam rolling, and low impact exercises, can also support ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...

With rest and treatment, such as ice and stretching, shin splints may heal on their own. Continuing physical activity or ignoring symptoms of shin splints could lead to a more serious injury. The term ...

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 ...

Shin splints are a type of injury caused by overuse and stress. Foot, ankle, and shin stretches can help improve movement, which may help prevent shin splints. Shin splints are a throbbing pain along ...

Nothing slows a runner down like the nagging pain of shin splints. Ouch! Soothe the aches of your sore shins with a few helpful tips and stretches from Ann Bruck, ACE-personal trainer and registered ...

Spring marks the beginning of the running season for many fitness enthusiasts who have been cooped up for the long, hard winter. This time of year, complaints from shin splints soar. Shin splints are ...

If you've ever noticed pain along your shin bone or experienced mild swelling or soreness in your lower leg, chances are you've dealt with at least a mild form of shin splints. This is especially ...