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Shin splints
Emma Kirk-Odunubi is on hand to help you identify the cause of that nasty stabbing shin pain, and find ways for you to prevent it happening again. In the meantime, you need to rest!
THE INJURY
Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome – or MTSS) Area affected: Shin and calf Time off running: 1-6 weeks Recovery period: Up to 8 weeks
What is it?
While shin splints – or MTSS – is a specific injury, the term ‘shin splints’ can be commonly used to identify pain on the shin bone, otherwise known as the tibia. It is one of the most common injuries experienced by runners, and is especially prevalent in newbies. It’s important to know what it is, so that you’re able to identify it before it becomes a more serious injury.
The shin can be a nasty source of discomfort, whatever the injury. Sometimes shin splints presents as an uncomfortable sharp stabbing pain during the run, while other times it can present as a constant dull ache afterwards. Before leaping to conclusions, however, let’s rule out a couple of other potential injuries.
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