Though the official name for shin splints is "medial tibial stress syndrome," anyone experiencing them probably isn't concerned about using correct medical terminology. As a condition that causes pain ...

The official medical term for the condition is medial tibial stress syndrome, or MTSS, but doctors know exactly what patients are talking about when they complain of shin splints. "Shin splints are a ...

Shin splints often plague runners who don’t build their mileage up gradually, or those who make an abrupt change to their workout regimen, like switching from running on grass to concrete, for example ...

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 ...

To get rid of shin splints, it's important to ice the affected area, wear a compression sleeve, and avoid foam rolling your shin bone. Shin splints are often caused by overtraining, weak hip muscles, ...

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 ...

The warm spring weather gives many of us a desire to get outdoors and exercise after the long winter months. If running is your preferred choice of exercise you may find yourself with some soreness ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Donohue — What about shin splints? — I.J. Answer — That's a concise question. Shin splints aren't a condition and aren't ...