The lower leg refers to the portion of the lower extremity between the knee and ankle. This area consists of bones, muscles, tendons, and nerves that all work together to allow the leg to function.

For shin pain that’s concentrated in the muscles and not yet the bones, follow the same advice as with shin splints: Scale back your running until the pain improves and incorporate targeted ...

Shin splints are also more likely to occur when your leg muscles and tendons are tired. Women, people with flat feet or rigid arches, athletes, military recruits, and dancers all have an increased ...