Shin Pain

[Wine&Poker]

Have asked around with no luck, but I figured I'd post it here to see if any of you players have had a similar problem:

For the past year or so, I've been getting horrible shin pain in my left leg only from hitting golf balls. This isn't related to walking the course, just hitting balls on the range makes it much worse than walking 18. Last Thursday I practiced and the shin got a little sore from the session. Friday I went to the range and about 30 shots into my session I had to quit as I couldn't even stand. I hit the ice and advil hard that night and the next morning. Played an afternoon 18 on Saturday and hobbled home to more ice and advil.

I've been playing golf for 20 years...played competitively in high school and college and haven't had anything like this. I'm assuming its shin splints but can't figure out why hitting the ball causes it.

Anyone have a similar experience?

[klaymon]

Shin splints. I have the exact same problem in my left leg. Range work or riding a cart and playing cause pain. When I walk the course, it allows me to get things warmed up and stretched out and is usually not an issue. I've taken a 3 week hiatus for other reasons, but when I played this weekend I had no indications at all. It's just something I've learned to put up with.