Microscopic tears of the muscle away from the lining of the bone causes the pain. Predisposing factors include overpronation and running on hard surfaces, and shin splints are more common in novice ...

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That familiar heaviness in your legs after a long day isn’t just tiredness – it might be telling you something important about your circulation. While many people rush to expensive treatments or worry ...

Could it be shin splints, a stress fracture or tendonitis? Here’s what you need to know about treating lower-leg complaints.

England's Lee Westwood has been taken to hospital for tests after a doctor feared a swollen calf muscle could be caused by a blood clot. The 37-year-old had been due to play in Wednesday's pro-am ...

Many people often struggle with what exercises to prioritize at home for health. In Japan, which has entered a super-aged ...

Science reveals that your lower legs act as a secondary circulatory pump, pushing blood against gravity to protect your heart and prevent dangerous blood pooling.