Shin Splints
Shin splints are a common name for tibial stress syndrome, which results in pain in the shin bone or tibia of the lower leg. The tibia is the main bone that takes the stress of the lower leg when running or doing sports. Shin splints are especially common in people who are on their feet a lot such as runners, those fresh in the military, and dancers.
Metatarsalgia
Metatarsalgia pain is the general medical term for having inflammation in the ball of the foot. It isn’t a disease in and of itself, but rather a symptom of other problems going on with the foot. The main cause of metatarsalgia is overuse of the foot.