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Why do my legs hurt everytime i play soccer from my above my ankle to below my kneecap?

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Dr. Jason Boyer answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Shin pain: Shin pain after soccer is usually one of two issues. Small tears in the muscle attachments to the bone can give you pain in a traditional shin splint area. This is treated with rest and strengthening. You could also have stress fractures of the shin bones which can also lead to pain. An exam by a physician would help differentiate these.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Possible : Shins splints. One can buy shin splint braces you might want to see if these help.

Answered 7/30/2012

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