Pain in the front lower leg
Pain in the front lower leg can originate from the shin and the periosteum surrounding the bone on the one hand, and from the front muscle group of the lower leg on the other. Due to its location directly under the skin, the front edge of the tibia is prone to painful injuries. Anyone who bumps into the shin bone initially suffers a sharp, bright pain in the front lower leg, which is followed by a dull, throbbing pain.
This can last for several days depending on the intensity of the injury. Pain in the front lower leg, on the other hand, which only occurs when walking, is usually caused by muscles. The anterior muscle group on the lower leg originates from the shin and runs to the upper side of the foot, where the tendons partially run down to the toes.
These muscles serve to lift the foot and are therefore stressed with every step. If an injury, overstrain or inflammation occurs in the area of these muscles, this is typically manifested by pain in the area of the front lower leg.As a rule, the complaints subside after a few days by sparing and, if necessary, cooling. If the pain still persists after two weeks, a doctor should be consulted.
The tibial edge syndrome is a complex of symptoms that occurs particularly in athletes and is characterized by pain in the lower leg. Typically, pain occurs on the front inner side of the lower leg directly at the edge of the shin bone after sporting activities or on the following day. The pain usually subsides at rest and reoccurs during exercise and walking.
The tibial edge syndrome is not a uniform clinical picture but a typical constellation of symptoms, which can have various medical causes. On the one hand, it can be the result of overloading during sport. On the other hand, the pain in the lower leg can be caused by incorrect training such as running in shoes that do not fit the foot. The third possible cause of tibial edge syndrome is inflammation or injury to muscle fibers. All information about this clinical picture can be found here: Shinbone Edge Syndrome
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