Is it common for a shin splint pain to be on the inside of the leg a few inches above the ankle. I have what feels to be a knot next to my shin. It is extremely painful to touch and is now causing problems with walking and hurting into the knee.
2007-04-04 03:24:31 · 2 answers · asked by Mollette E 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Any pain in the lower front of the leg can be referred to as a "shin splint". That term doesn't really mean anything in a medical sense. If you feel a "knot" you should have it examined at once by a doctor.
http://www.drpribut.com/sports/spshin.html
2007-04-04 03:26:53 · answer #1 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes…Could be shin splints. If you have pain in the shin, front, and back part of your leg. WHATYOU SHOULD DO 1. Stop the sports activity 2. Put a cold compress or ice pack (or a box of frozen peas wrapped in a towel!) on the front of your lower leg intermittently for 15 minutes or so. Do this for two days. 3. After the first 48 hours, use a warm compress for 20 minutes three times a day. 4. See a doctor if pain continues or if walking becomes difficult. 5. Don't return to running until you’ve rested and healed. IN THE LONG RUN... Always warm up first Ask a trainer or medical professional about orthotics (shoe inserts).
2016-05-17 04:59:50 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋