Stress Fracture of the Tibia
Shin pain in runners (Part III) To continue our series on shin pain in runners, an important diagnosis is shin pain caused by a stress fracture. Clues to this condition are symptoms of sharp pain at a localized area overlying the shin bone, near the junction of the middle and distal thirds. Typically pain is […]
Compartment Syndrome
Shin pain in runners (Part II) This post is a follow up to my previous blog on shin pain in runners. Another cause of shin pain after or during running is due to a condition known as Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome (CECS). This syndrome is due to increased pressure within a closed space where the […]
What are Shin Splints?
Shin pain in runners (Part I) Not every pain in the shin is the same. Many runners who have shin pain may be suffering from something other than “shin splints.” In today’s post, we will investigate this particular diagnosis, however, stay tuned for future posts on other common and not so common causes of shin […]
Starting an Exercise Regimen
Exercise has many proven health benefits such as lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, improving mental health and mood, increasing metabolism and muscle and bone strength, as well as enhancing balance and reaction times. Even knowing about all of the great benefits, a common reason people delay beginning an exercise regimen is that they are unfamiliar […]
