Shin splints are common among runners especially in January. Learn why they happen, how to prevent them, and the best ways to treat them safely.

Runner's knee, or patellofemoral pain syndrome, affects the area around the kneecap. It can be caused by overuse, muscle imbalances, or poor running form. For instance, a runner with weak hip muscles ...

If you’ve just started running for the first time or increased your mileage too quickly, you’re not alone if shin splints have made an appearance. That sharp, nagging ache along the front of the lower ...

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Stretching and strengthening lower leg muscles can ease shin splint pain. Rest, ice, and low-impact exercise help recovery. See a doctor if pain or swelling doesn’t improve. Pain from shin splints can ...

Whether you run 20 kilometres at a time or five kilometres a week, if you've never heard of Dorsiflexion before, pay attention, because it could be about to revolutionise your running technique.