Shin pain
Your shin is the area over the tibia bone. This is the area between the knee and the ankle at the front of the leg. Shin pain is caused by inflammation of the muscles, tendons, or bone over the shin area.
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What increases my risk of developing shin pain?
Lifestyle factors put you at more risk of developing shin pain such as excessive drinking or smoking. Excessive physical activity, as well as running or bounding on hard surfaces, being flat-footed, or having low vitamin D can all increase your risk. Age and genetics are risk factors that you cannot adjust for that may also put you at more risk.
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When should I see my doctor?
Most causes of shin pain are not serious and tend to get better with time on their own. If you sustained an acute injury and there is the possibility of a fracture, you should attend your nearest accident and emergency department as soon as possible. If you find your symptoms are persisting more than a few weeks or the pain is worsening, it is worthwhile speaking to your doctor who may refer you to a physiotherapist for more input or order more tests and investigations if they are concerned.
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