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 ...

Dr. Sherwin Ho answers the question: 'How Do I Prevent, Treat Shin Splints?' July 1, 2009— -- Question: What are shin splints, and how are they best prevented/treated? Answer: Shin splints are an ...

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 ...

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 ...

Nobody wants to deal with shin splints. Thankfully, an expert has shared a set of simple stretches anyone can try to help prevent the common problem. Dan Ginader, a sports and dance focused Doctor of ...

“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 ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." One week into training for an epic mountain trail run, I felt a tell-tale pain in my lower legs. Sure ...

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 ...