An overuse injury from repetitive loading, not a single event.
Stress fractures are caused by repetitive, submaximal loads on the foot, ankle, and leg, often the result of overtraining. They're especially common in female athletes and long-distance runners.
Common sites include the lower leg, the calcaneus and talus bones in distance runners, and the big toe. Rest is often enough to relieve pain and tenderness, though the fracture may not always show up on a standard X-ray; MRI or bone scans are sometimes needed to confirm the diagnosis.
Most people heal well with rest, temporary immobilization, and cross-training to stay active without reloading the injured bone. Avoiding high-impact exercise and wearing supportive, comfortable shoes both support healing.
Staying active while the bone heals.
We help you maintain fitness through appropriate cross-training while protecting the healing bone, then guide a gradual, monitored return to your previous training load.
No referral needed. Most insurances accepted. In most cases, you can be seen within the same week.
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No referral needed. Most insurances accepted. Same-week appointments available.
Your first visit is a thorough evaluation: come in, tell us everything, and leave with a plan.
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