What Causes Shin Pain?
Disease description:
Reaching middle age, one often feels physically constrained and unable to control one’s body as before. Eager to improve fitness through running, you begin your training—only to experience severe pain in your lower legs after just one day. A visit to the hospital reveals “shin pain” (medically termed “shin splints”). What exactly causes shin pain?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Trauma, bone disorders, and other conditions can all cause shin pain. The skin over the anterior aspect of the tibia is relatively thin; thus, severe trauma to this area can lead to significant hyperemia and edema, which in turn irritate the periosteum and surrounding nerve tissues, resulting in marked pain. In daily life, avoid excessive physical strain, ensure adequate preparation before exercise, and refrain from suddenly engaging in intense physical activity to prevent fatigue-related pain.
