Too much, too fast — that’s typically what leads to sharp pain in your shins. Perhaps it was a winter of binge-watching Netflix followed by a new drive to get ready for spring. For athletes, it might ...

Don’t let this common injury derail your fall running plans. By Allessandra DiCorato It’s fall marathon season, which for many runners means it’s also shin splints season. Whether you’re a beginner or ...

Gym memberships usually skyrocket and many workout facilities often feel like they're overrun as each New Year begins. Many of us, either looking to lose a little holiday weight or pushing to get in ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." RUNNING IS ONE of the simplest ways to get a workout. You just lace up your shoes, head out the door, ...

If you’ve started running for the first time, started again after a break, or your workout is more intense, you might have felt it. A dull, nagging ache down your shins after you exercise. Should you ...

Shin splints, or medial tibial stress syndrome, occur when the muscles, tendons, and bone tissue surrounding the shinbones become inflamed. You may experience discomfort and soreness where the muscles ...

Shin splints, or Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), are a stress injury to the shinbone (tibia) from overuse. Common causes include sudden increases in training, improper footwear, and ...

About three years ago, Brooklyn-based photographer Tyler Joe found himself wondering: What are shin splints, and what have I ever done to deserve this? He had gotten into running and, like many others ...

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 ...

There’s no doubt that running is an impact sport with a high risk of injury. For example, during the course of a 4-mile easy run, the average person will take about 6,000 jarring steps, and each step ...

Despite being one of the most common running injuries, shin splints are among the most misunderstood. The term 'shin splints' ...