Shin Pain Causes, Treatments & More
Article Sources
- 1. 'Shin Splints - OrthoInfo - AAOS.' OrthoInfo, orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/shin-splints
- 2. 'Stress Fractures: Causes, Symptoms, Tests & Treatment.' Cleveland Clinic, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15841-stress-fractures
- 3. 'Compartment Syndrome - OrthoInfo - AAOS.' OrthoInfo, orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/compartment-syndrome
Compartment Syndrome
Compartment syndrome occurs when muscles, nerves and blood vessels swell during exercise. Covering these is a thin yet strong layer of tissue called a fascia. This fascia doesn't stretch easily, and as shin muscles expand, the fascia resists. The resulting pressure leads to compartment syndrome.3‘Compartment Syndrome - OrthoInfo - AAOS.’ OrthoInfo, orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases–conditions/compartment-syndrome
The symptoms are similar to shin splints, but people may also experience numbness and even a loss of feeling. Like stress fractures, compartment syndrome requires a more detailed investigation to diagnose.
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