Medial tibial stress syndrome, (MTSS) or “shin splints”, is a common ailment that many runners experience, especially when returning from inactivity or after a rapid increase in mileage.
Symptoms
Typically, there is pain in the front portion of the shin above the ankle. Pain is usually present at the start of a run or exercise but may gradually improve. Stress fractures in the tibia The painful area involved in MTSS is usually 3 to 5 inches in length along the edge of the tibia. Pain that is concentration in a smaller area on the tibia or pain that continues to get worse with prolonged running may represent a stress fracture of the tibia. Shin pain that does not improve or continues to worsen should prompt a visit to your physician.
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