Hi. I'm not sure if it's congenital. I've certainly had little toes that don't touch the floor for many years, but shin tenderness is a new one for me. I've been doing some swimming lately which has made me aware of how inflexible my ankles are, and especially my toes. The shin tenderness has come on over the last couple of weeks when I've been swimming and playing a bit of tennis, maybe running about more than I have for a while. My job is pretty much desk-bound, and I haven't changed type of footwear recently - running shoes for running, and cross-trainers for tennis. Are there any exercises you can recommend that would help allow my toes to flex down more?