Shin Splints: A Malady Of New Runners
Shin splints is the name often given to a condition called medial tibial stress syndrome. If you have ever taken up running, you might be familiar with the ache that signals shin splints. While shin splints can happen to anyone who runs, it's most common in new runners and those who have recently amped up their running workouts. The bad news is that the condition hurts and could potentially cause you to give up running.