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.

Runners and power walkers may have had the displeasure of experiencing shin splints, which is the term used to describe a dull, aching pain along the inner shinbone that usually picks up during ...

Whether you're a trail runner, an ultramarathoner, or just starting out on your first few runs in your neighborhood, shin splints are one of those universal woes that many of us have experienced. I ...

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 ...

As the summer kicks off and 5K running season ramps up, many people are finding themselves hitting the pavement multiple times per week to train for those races. Getting outdoors and exercising is ...

Most of the athletes we know have experienced shin splints at some time or another. Shin splints, or medial tibial stress syndrome, is a common injury that affects all types of athletes and involves ...

I have horrible shin splints that make aerobic activities such as walking and running incredibly painful. Is there any warm-up I can do that might ease the pain? “Shin splints” is a generic term for ...

"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," ...

“You’re not going to like it, but here’s what you should do,” said my husband. “Don’t hike Monday, don’t run the rest of the week, don’t race.” I’d just returned from my Saturday morning run to tell ...

First, they have to be diagnosed—which is based on a person’s medical history and a physical exam that considers pain location, activity levels, and the exclusion of other conditions, says Dr. Volk.