Inner pain in the lower leg

Pain on the inner side of the lower leg is comparatively rare. The most common causes are irritation or injury to muscle fibers. In most cases, the pain is short-lived and will subside of its own accord over a few days if the patient is spared.

However, malpositioning of the legs, especially bow legs, can also lead to pain in the muscles due to excessive strain. If the pain on the inside of the lower leg is more frequent, you should have it examined by a doctor. If there is a malposition in the area of the pelvis or foot, this should be compensated for with insoles if necessary. A doctor should also be consulted if symptoms such as swelling or redness appear in addition to the pain, without this being due to a trigger such as an injury.

External pain in the lower leg

Pain on the outside of the lower leg can be caused by different parts of the leg. If the symptoms were preceded by an accident, such as a twisting of the foot, pain on the outside of the lower leg can indicate a fracture of the fibula. In such cases, the outer ankle, the lower end of the fibula, is usually injured and the pain makes it almost impossible for the fracture to occur.

In case of corresponding complaints, a doctor should be consulted promptly. If the pain occurs on the outside of the lower leg without injury, a variety of causes are possible. Often there is an injury or irritation of the lateral muscles of the lower leg, which runs from the fibula to the outer and lower side of the foot.

An injury can be caused by overloading, for example when playing soccer. If, on the other hand, the pain on the outside of the lower leg only occurs after a certain walking distance and soon subsides when standing still, calcification of the blood vessels may also be present. On the other hand, if the pain persists at rest and there is also reddening and overheating on the outer lower leg, inflammation is likely to be the cause.Iliotibial ligament syndrome (ITBS) is also known as runner’s knee and describes a state of irritation of the leg, typically involving pain in the area of the outer knee joint in runners.

The pain is usually the result of overloading a tendon plate, which leads from the pelvis over the entire outer side of the thigh via the knee joint to the lower leg. Typical for the Iliotibial Ligament Syndrome is that the pain suddenly sets in after a few kilometers of walking. The pain is usually stab-like and often so severe that walking must be interrupted. At rest and during normal walking, however, the person affected is usually free of complaints. If the symptoms persist, the amount of training should be reduced and strengthening and stability exercises should be performed regularly.