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A less common cause of exercise-related leg pain is exercise-induced compartment syndrome. This condition is more often associated with a recent increase in leg muscle mass and causes intense leg pain, cramping, and a tight feeling in the leg muscles with activity.
Injury of any of the leg structures is a leading cause of acute inflammation and swelling. With the leg muscles and tendons, overuse may also cause inflammation. Swelling of the more superficial muscles at the back of the lower leg â gastrocnemius or soleus â is more likely to contribute to visible swelling.