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Shin has been hurting only below knee. can barely touch it in the spot cause of pain. been traveling alot... can it be shin splint or something else?
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Could be bursitis: Probably Pes Anserine Bursitis. The pes anserine bursa is below the knee on the medial (inner) side. If you are flat footed, shoe incerts to support the arch might help the stress on the pes.
Answered 7/29/2014
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