Shin splints describes the pain that is located at the front of the leg (the shin) and this is caused by over straining the muscles at the front of the leg and the soft connective tissues tendons and ligaments alike. Affecting the muscles such as the tibialis anterior and tibialis posterior. Athletes, runners, and military recruits are most likely to cause shin splints because of overtraining the stressing the muscles and causes localised pain at shin.

Signs and Symptoms

• Specific pain in the area
• Soreness and tenderness
• Mild swelling at the lower leg
• Pain that makes you unable to exercise