Shin Splints

• Shin splint pain runs along the front of the lower leg, either on the outside or inside of the shin where the bone and muscle meet.
  
  

Stress Fractuers

• Small fissures in the bone can be caused by excessive walking and are called stress fractures. These do not require casting, but only rest and perhaps physical therapy.
  
  

New Shoes

• Lower leg pain while walking can indicate the need for new shoes with more cushioning.
  
  

Achilles Tendinitis

• Occasionally walkers may experience pain in their Achilles tendon, which is the tendon in the lower leg that connects the heel to the calf.
  
  

Remedies

• Remedies for lower leg pain while walking include resting, icing, stretching and taking anti-inflammatory medication.