Why does it feel like the inside of the shin bone is painful?

When feeling pain inside the calf bone, the following situations may be involved:

1. Overuse or sports injury: Prolonged running, jumping, or other high-intensity activities may lead to stress fractures or tiny cracks in the calf bones, causing pain. In such cases, the pain typically worsens after activity and subsides with rest.

2. Trauma: Trauma may cause soft tissue damage, bleeding, and swelling, resulting in localized pain. If an open wound is present, emergency treatment is required; for closed injuries, cold compresses can be applied to reduce swelling.

3. Fractures and hairline fractures: A fracture compromises the integrity of the bone, stimulating surrounding nerves and causing severe pain. A hairline fracture refers to a crack in the bone that does not fully break through, leading to local congestion and edema.