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I took my first spin class today, after some time as a runner. i now have tenderness and localized swelling in my calf. is this a shin splint?

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Calf strain.: It doesn't sound like shin splints. Sounds more like exertional strain on the calf muscle, probably due to the stress of the new exercise.

Dr Ihle and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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A member asked:

I took my first spin class today, after some time as a runner. i now have tenderness and localized swelling in my calf. is this a shin splint?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Scott Keith answered

Dr Ihle and 4 doctors agreed

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