The Mayo Clinic explains, "Chronic exertional compartment syndrome is an uncommon, exercise-induced neuromuscular condition that causes pain, swelling and sometimes even disability in affected muscles of your legs or arms." Here are the common symptoms :

- Aching, burning or cramping pain in the affected limb — usually the lower leg, but sometimes the thigh, upper arm, forearm or hand
- Tightness in the affected limb
- Numbness or tingling in the affected limb
- Weakness of the affected limb
- Foot drop, in severe cases, if nerves in your legs are affected
- Occasionally, swelling or bulging as a result of a muscle hernia
- Pain Begins soon after you start exercising the affected limb
- Progressively worsens as long as you exercise
- Stops 15 to 30 minutes after the affected limb comes to rest
- Over time, may begin to persist longer after exercise, possibly lingering for a day or two