Shin splints hurt along or just behind the large bone in the lower leg, known as the tibia. The pain is typically felt:
- Along the front or outside of the shin
- On the inside edge of the lower leg above the ankle
- Along the inner part of the lower two-thirds of the tibia
The pain usually starts as a dull ache during or after exercise and can become sharp and constant as the condition progresses. It is often tender to the touch and may worsen with activities such as running, standing on toes, or rolling the ankle inward
. In summary, shin splints cause pain and tenderness primarily along the front, inside, or outer parts of the lower leg near the shin bone (tibia), especially in the lower two-thirds of the leg above the ankle
