Shin splints is a term commonly used to describe pain in the front part of the lower leg. The term
shin splints was actually derived from horses, who have a
splint bone that can become painful if overtrained.
Shin splints (in humans!) are generally caused by an overload to the lower leg muscles, causing an irritation of where they attach to the tibia, the main lower leg bone.
For an entertaining summary of
shin splints, have a read of this article:
Shin Pain...or Glad Wrap?
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