You have indicated that you have an inner shin pain

Below are some specific descriptions of symptoms related to a running inner shin injury or inner shin pain.

Decide which description most closely matches the inner shin problem you are experiencing then click on
the button next to it. You will be presented with a likely diagnosis for your inner shin injury and advice as to
what to do.

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Click on the description that most closely matches your symptoms:

Symptom 1

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  • A dull pain (usually on the lower third of the shin bone) that occurs after running long distances, and worsens the more you run.
  • The pain slowly increases during your run, reaching a peak at the end of your run.
  • On successive runs the pain comes on at an earlier stage and becomes severe sooner, eventually forcing you to finish your run early.
  • There is a very focal tenderness on the bone.
  • A local swelling is often present.
  • X-ray will often not show the fracture until two or three weeks after it has started to heal. Another X ray must be taken 4 weeks after the first to confirm the presence of a fracture.

Symptom 2

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  • Pain and tenderness over the inside of the shin bone, normally about two thirds down the lower leg.
  • Lower leg pain which goes after a period of rest but comes back when running starts again.
  • Sometimes some localised swelling in the muscle on the inside of the shin bone.
  • Lumps and bumps may be felt when feeling the inside of the shin bone.
  • Pain when the toes or foot are bent downwards.
  • A redness over the inside of the shin.
  • Can be caused by rapidly increasing your training levels (for example your running distance, speed or number of times you run in a week), or your shoes are worn down and have lost their cushioning and support, or your feet roll inwards (pronate), or you have weakness in the muscles that attach onto the bone.

Symptom 3

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  • Pain in the shin when running.
  • The pain can be deep, diffuse and difficult to locate, but is normally to the inside of the shin bone.
  • Weakness or difficulty going onto toes.
  • Pain when pointing toes.
  • Pain increases during running to a point that running may be difficult or impossible.
  • There may be a tingling, cramping, burning, aching or feeling of fullness in the leg below the knee, particularly during and after running.
  • Pain goes after rest but returns with running.