Wouldn't compare with shin splints, Inner shin, Mostly prickles, tingles, "zhoup" feeling up shin while walking or numb in area briefly if weight falls on left heel, toe; Spiking pain up shin; Skin sensitive to touch; Can't cross legs, stretch, or most positions without painful "zhoup", "pulling" feel. Hurts to press on while slow bruise formed (1 week), worsened for few weeks (slow to heal)- yellow/green/black splotches; Can't walk without compression wrap, or across parking lot with, ie.