lower leg pain when jogging

Question
i am getting great pain in my lower leg when running in the lower leg just above the ankle in the area of the muscles (extensor digitorum longus )and (depressor anguli oris )the pain runs up the lower leg about 6 to 8 inches up from the top of the ankle. now i have been running for about 4 months and am 33 i have always led an active life and have served in the army when i was younger in the last 10 days i have given up smoking and started weight training in the last 4 weeks the pain has only started in the last 3 days can you advise look forward to your response sincerely Gary hartley

Answer
Hi gary
I'm quite sure your experiencing a slight case of shin splints.This can happen often in individuals who are out of shape and just starting back.I reccomend you start using ice after your workout as often as possible till it subsides,and also start taking 500mg vit c with your three meals a day to enhance recovery of tendons,tissues,cells.If you have any other questions just get in touch Gary.

All the best

John