Why do my shins throb with a dull aching pain when I lay down to sleep at night?

Why do my shins throb with a dull aching pain when I lay down to sleep at night?

1. Introduction A dull, throbbing ache in the shins that intensifies specifically when lying down to sleep is a classic manifestation of a delayed inflammatory response affecting the periosteum or bone tissue of the tibia. During the day, weight-bearing activities impose continuous mechanical stress on the lower legs. While moving, the body’s natural endorphins and … Read more