A shin splint is pain along the inside part of the shin bone, says Fred Redfern, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Sunrise Hospital. In this video, he says that the pain is caused by inflammation in the muscle in that area.
A sprain vs. a strain -- what's the difference? Experts, including orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists, explain how these common injuries affect tendons, ligaments and muscles, and share tips to help prevent strains and sprains.
