Where Shin Splints Hurt?

What You Need to Know. Shin splints refer to the pain and tenderness along or just behind the large bone in the lower leg. They develop after hard exercise, sports, or repetitive activity. Shin splints cause pain on the front or outside of the shins or on the inside of the lower leg above the ankle.

How do I know if I have shin splints or muscle?

muscle pain. pain along the inner part of the lower leg. tenderness or soreness along the inner part of the lower leg. swelling in the lower leg (usually mild, if present)

Where do shin splints hurt the most?

Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome) is an inflammation of the muscles, tendons, and bone tissue around your tibia. Pain typically occurs along the inner border of the tibia, where muscles attach to the bone. Shin splint pain most often occurs on the inside edge of your tibia (shinbone).