Just when you’ve begun to look forward to the idea of lacing up your trainers and heading out the door, you’re experiencing sharp pains spreading across your lower leg and being told that the best way ...

DOCTOR ON CALL ASK THE EXPERT I'm a middle-distance runner on my school's athletic team. Recently, I've been getting pain in my lower leg over the front and outer part of my shin. Should I be worried?

Physical exercise is great for the mind, body and spirit. And playing a team sport can be good for learning accountability, dedication and building confidence and leadership skills. But participating ...

"What should I do for shin splints?" is among the most common questions runners, especially relatively new ones, ask. The most accurate answer might well be, "Your guess is as good as anyone's," ...

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 ...