Shin splints aren’t hard to get. Faulty posture, poor shoes, fallen arches, insufficient warmups, poor running mechanics, poor walking mechanics, and overtraining can lead to the telltale shin pain.

"What should I do for shin splints?" is among the most common questions runners, especially relatively new ones, ask. The most accurate answer might well be, "Your guess is as good as anyone's," ...

"Shin splints" is a commonly used term that most soccer players apply to any pain between the knee and the ankle. Making this assumption is problematic as other causes of leg pain are often not ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As noble as our efforts may be, many of us often end up doing too much, too fast, and cause injury in the process. Among the most ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. If you’ve ever had ...

Plain and simple: shin splints are the worst! Whether you’ve had them yourself or you know someone who has, it is a pain that is not easily forgotten. It’s been almost 10 years since I’ve had them ...

Physical exercise is great for the mind, body and spirit. And playing a team sport can be good for learning accountability, dedication and building confidence and leadership skills. But participating ...

Coping with shin splints is a painful experience. The injury can make running, jumping and even walking unbearable. Read on to learn more about how to prevent and treat your shin splints. Medicinenet ...

This week we are going to discuss another condition that occurs as a result of excessively high arches or excessively flat feet, the condition known as shin splints. Shin splints are an inflammation ...

Scott TenBrink never did figure out why he got shin splints six years ago. . "I wasn't overworking myself." He's more of a biker than a runner, but TenBrink ran track in high school and has been a ...

Good news for all the treadmill runners who suffer from stubborn shin splints: A little outdoor gait training may help, new research suggests. Good news for all the treadmill runners who suffer from ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As a former track and field athlete, shin splints were unfortunately the norm for me and some of my ...