Shin Splints vs. Stress Fractures: How to Tell Why Your Lower Leg Hurts
Quick Summary: Lower leg pain in runners is commonly caused by either shin splints or stress fractures, but the symptoms are different. Shin splints typically cause a dull, widespread ache along the shin that may improve during activity, while stress fractures create sharp, localized pain that worsens with impact and may persist even at rest. Early […]