Is it true that u only get shin splints on the outside of ur legs?

Question

i have this pain on the inside part the big toe side of my shins

could this be shin splints

had this pain 2 weeks now and can run its to painful

i have tried icing every day and top taps but still it doesn;t come right

Answer 1

try this website it should answer your question.

http://www.medicinenet.com/shin_splints/...

Answer 2

Yes it is possible to have them there. I think they hurt worse in the inside than the outside. Keep icing and do not run until they heal, or the pain will continue. You most likely got them from running on hard surfaces, try to run in the grass more.