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If you’re a runner, there’s a good chance you've suffered from shin splints before—the lower-leg pain you feel just behind the bone. But by strengthening your tibialis muscles and improving ankle ...

One of the reasons we love walking so much is that in addition to its plethora of health benefits, it poses little risk of injury or pain. With that said, it is possible to become sore from strolling.

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 ...

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 ...

Stretching and strengthening lower leg muscles can ease shin splint pain. Rest, ice, and low-impact exercise help recovery. See a doctor if pain or swelling doesn’t improve. Pain from shin splints can ...