Shin splints: an easy term which is related to inflammation, damage, or strain around the muscles which attach to the shin bone.  Anyone who has had shin splints knows how uncomfortable and irritating it can be. Prevention is the key to anyone looking to become a serious runner.
This injury is most common in those who have just started exercising, mostly running or jogging. When beginning to exercise try to avoid running or jogging up or down hills as this causes rotation in your ankle which your body is not used …