Anterior Compartment Syndrome
Anterior compartment syndrome (anterior shin splints) occurs when the big muscle on the outside front of the shin becomes too big for the sheath that
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Constant Shin Pain
Constant shin pain may be a cause for concern. Symptoms of an acute anterior compartment syndrome consist of pain and aching in the large muscle on the outside of the shin. Pressure builds up within the muscle sheath causing constant shin pain that becomes progressively worse. This could be a medical emergency as if left, might result in nerve damage.
Shin splints is a term used to describe pain on the inside the of the shin. However, this is not an injury but a symptom, of which there may be a number of underlying causes. Medial tibial stress syndrome where the muscle pulls at the periostium (sheath surroujnding the bone) is most common. However, unlike constant shin pain, shin splints type pain often subsides with rest.
Tibia stress fracture has symptoms similar to medial tibial stress syndrome with pain on the inside of the shin.
Tibial Stress Fracture
A tibial stress fracture is a hairline fracture of the tibia bone. It is caused by overuse or repetitive stress. Symptoms Tibial stress fracture symptoms
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Shin Splints
Shin splints are not a specific injury itself, but a general term often used to describe pain on the inside of the shin. Medial tibial