Runners worst enemy---Stress Fractures
Runners worst enemy---Stress Fractures footandanklesolution.com Stress Fracture--What is it? A stress fracture is either caused from abnormal stress in normal bone(usually case in runners) or normal stress on abnormal bone(osteoporosis). They are commonly caused by increased activity, unfamiliar surfaces, or improper shoe gear. Stress fracture is an incomplete fracture through a bone. Where are common areas for stress fractures? The most common is the 2nd metatarsal(bone that articulates with your 2nd toe. Usually your pain will be localized to the area just behind the 2nd toe. The pain for stress fractures usually presents on the TOP of your foot. Stress fractures can be localized to one area that is painful. How is it diagnosed? Xrays usually detect stress fractures. In some cases bone scans or CT scans are needed to diagnose, but this is uncommon. Treatment options? At first RICE treatment(see ). NSAIDs for pain management(motrin/ibuprofuen). Fractu...