What are the main symptoms of shin splints?
The main symptoms of shin splints include:
- Pain along the shin bone (tibia), particularly in the lower third of the leg.
- Pain that worsens with activity, such as running or walking, and improves with rest.
- Tenderness or swelling along the shin bone.
- Pain when pressing or flexing the shin.
- Achy, throbbing, or burning pain in the shinbone.
- Increased discomfort when you feel your calf muscle.
- Pain while doing jumping activities.
