Legs are the most used part of our body throughout the day

This is the reason why pain is experienced in different parts of the legs, especially the calf which is a part that is very important for walking and running.

But shin pain is also experienced by millions of people around the world and many factors play a role in this regard.

Learn about the causes of shin pain.

Muscle stiffness

If you overuse the calf muscles, you may experience sudden pain.

Even if you keep the shin in one position for a long time, the muscles can become stiff or even sitting in one position can cause this problem.

Straining the muscles

Putting too much pressure on the shin can also cause discomfort.

Daily activities such as running or walking for long periods of time put pressure on the calf muscles, which increases the risk of injury.

Charlie Horse

This is a condition in which the shins suddenly experience extreme pain and painful muscle stiffness.

Its duration is from a few seconds to a few minutes, but the muscles of the affected part remain in pain for several hours.

It usually complains at night or when sitting still for a long time.

There is no clear reason for this, but a few factors increase its likelihood.

Circulation problems, putting too much stress on muscles, being physically active in high heat, dehydration, lack of magnesium or potassium in the diet, spinal cord injury and kidney disease are some of the notable factors.

Heel muscle problems

Achilles tendonitis is the tendon that connects the shin muscles to the heel and is more likely to be inflamed or injured.

Swelling or injury in this muscle causes severe pain in the heel as well as in the shin.

Water accumulation

The fluid inside the knees helps us move smoothly, but due to injury or joint pain, excess fluid can accumulate behind the knees.

This problem is medically known as Baker’s cyst and results in symptoms such as swelling and redness.

This problem also spreads to the shins and the shins become very painful.

Irq al-Nisa or Shiatka

Nasa is the name of a vein or nerve, also known as the sciatic nerve in English, which is the largest vein in our body.

This vein starts from the lower back and goes down to the ankle and the pain in it is called sciatica or sciatica.

Lower leg pain is common in people with epilepsy, especially when standing or walking.

Impaired blood flow

Calf pain is often a sign of reduced blood flow to the lower leg.

In people with circulatory problems, this pain is aggravated when they are physically active.

A sinus infection

This is not very common, but many times the germs reach the bones and cause infection.

When the infection reaches the lower part of the legs, symptoms such as swelling and warmth in the legs are experienced.

Similarly, symptoms like fever and fatigue also appear.

Swelling of the veins

If you walk or stand for long periods of time, the pressure on the legs can cause varicose veins in one or both legs.

Swelling of these veins causes pain and problems such as burning or itching may also occur.

Note: This article is based on details published in medical journals, readers must consult their physician in this regard