Shin splints are the ultimate buzzkill for anyone ... Cross your right ankle over your left knee, gently pulling your right foot down with your left hand to feel the stretch in your big toe.

When a person pronates as they walk, they cause the muscle to twist gradually. If left untreated, this can lead to the muscle detaching or to a stress fracture. Shin splint symptoms occur because the ...

Shin splints cause pain and tenderness on the shin bone. More severe cases will be accompanied by swelling and can lead to stress fractures if left untreated, according to the Mayo Clinic.