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Do i have a shin splint or something else? i play tennis a lot and i enjoy it, but my shin has been hurting whenever i put pressure on it for about 6 months now. its not absolutely horrible but its enough to cause a slight limp sometimes. it hurts right i
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Shin : Shin splints happen with muscle overuse. The classic example is of someone who hasn't been physically active who is trying to get in shape. New army recruits who are sent out on long marches get them. It is what is referred toas a compartment syndrome. The muscle gets swollen from overuse and needs more space within its fascia (membrane around the muscle bundle. Because of the swelling, circulation and nerve supply are decreased. This would make the whole muscle from knee to ankle painful. What you are describing sounds like a primary knee problem. This has been going on for some time. Maybe it is time to see and orthopedic doctor.
Answered 10/3/2016
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