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What Causes Pain In Lower Legs?
Question: Hello Dr, i have been feeling pains on my lower leg (below knee) while running or doing some leg stretches. These pains were used to appear and disappear but particularly this time the pains are appearing for bit longer time. I am a good runner, so far my best run is 5 kms in 24 mins. Because of the pains i stopped not only running also not able to do Cardio exercises for couple of weeks. Could you please tell me what's wrong going on? and also Could you please tell me what i am supposed to do to become normal what precautions i should take to prevent this in future?
Brief Answer:
Might be due to shin splints.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
According to your description, what you have might be due to shin splints.
Shin splints usually result from overuse. Repeated movements of the foot can cause damage where the tibialis muscles attach to the tibia. Soon the edge of the muscles may begin to pull away from the bone. The injured muscle and the bone covering (the periosteum) become inflamed.
I advise you to-
1. Take rest. It plays a key role in decreasing pain and inflammation.
2. Stop doing the activity that caused the problem, at least until their symptoms are under control.
3. Apply cold packs and take anti-inflammatory medications like Motrin to calm pain and inflammation.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Might be due to shin splints.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
According to your description, what you have might be due to shin splints.
Shin splints usually result from overuse. Repeated movements of the foot can cause damage where the tibialis muscles attach to the tibia. Soon the edge of the muscles may begin to pull away from the bone. The injured muscle and the bone covering (the periosteum) become inflamed.
I advise you to-
1. Take rest. It plays a key role in decreasing pain and inflammation.
2. Stop doing the activity that caused the problem, at least until their symptoms are under control.
3. Apply cold packs and take anti-inflammatory medications like Motrin to calm pain and inflammation.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2004
Answered : 5930 Questions
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