Some of us go all our lives without giving our shins much thought.

Others have an intimate—and painful—familiarity with their shin bones.

Ironically, shin-splint sufferers are probably the most active among us! Dancers, runners and other athletes often have to contend with the aches and pains of shin splints.

Stress on Your Leg
For the record, your shin is the bone at the front of your leg below the knee.