I have just recently started walking and biking for weight loss and to improve my health. After walking for 4 miles today with several inclines, I had some tenderness in my shins that I just took for shin splints and I stretched the muscles a little before proceeding on. I now can see that in my right leg, there is an indention on my shin about 2 inches below my knee cap. I was wondering if this could be a simple solution I can do on my own or should I go see my physician?
Hi, I have studied your case, There is possibility of stress hair line fracture to tibia, or there can be muscle strain due to excessive running may need x-ray leg if pain and swelling persist on rest. If x-ray is normal indicates soft tissue injury. I can not compare swelling, but if swelling is there, you need to take rest and use splint or compressive cr\u00eape bandage to reduce swelling. Till time take analgesic like dialogic SP. Watch for appearance of redness, infection. Do ice fomentation. If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.