DOCTOR ON CALL ASK THE EXPERT I'm a middle-distance runner on my school's athletic team. Recently, I've been getting pain in my lower leg over the front and outer part of my shin. Should I be worried?

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 ...

Runners and power walkers may have had the displeasure of experiencing shin splints, which is the term used to describe a dull, aching pain along the inner shinbone that usually picks up during ...

If you’ve ever put a lot of mileage on your legs, you might know what it’s like to feel shin splints. The aching lower-leg pain, officially called media tibial stress syndrome, is caused by overuse ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Shin splints are one of the most common running injuries—but there are ways to quickly treat and prevent ...

Q: I have begun to develop shin splints, according to my doctor, and his recommendation was to rest them for two weeks. I have a race I want to run in less than a month and need some advice about how ...