In the past, this term has been used to describe any pain occurring in the front part of the lower leg. This is misleading, however, because lower leg pain can result from several different medical conditions involving both bone and soft tissue.
Muscle soreness can occur when any new activity is performed.
Sometimes ibuprofen can help. If you do not overload the muscles, DOMS usually goes away in 4-7 days. The excessive loading and repetitive stress of running or fast walking causes micro tears of the muscle or microtrauma to the bone. If symptoms persist, seek medical treatment. Once pain has stopped, gradually increase distance, but stop short of provoking the pain again.