Stress Fracture Foot Treatment

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A stress fracture in the foot is a fairly common occurrence. Considering the small size of the many foot bones that bear the weight of our body, not to mention allow us to jump, pivot or run, it is remarkable that injuries to them are not a frequent occurrence. The good news is that hairline fractures in the foot usually heal on their own with minimal treatment. In the following article, we spend some time discussing what a stress fracture in the foot is, its symptoms and how to treat one (including how some of BraceAbility’s foot boots for stress fractures can help). We also touch on a few other small foot fractures where one might benefit from the use of a broken foot boot. What Is a Stress Fracture of the Foot? There are a number of bones in the foot that might sustain a hairline fracture, with some of the more common sites being the metatarsal bones, the calcaneus (heel), the fibula (outer bone of lower leg/ankle), talus (small bone of the ankle) and the navicular bone (top of the midfoot). Metatarsal foot fractures are the most common, especially breaks to the longer, thinner second and third metatarsals. A stress fracture refers to a small crack or severe bruising to one’s bone, often due to overuse and/or repetitive activity. Specifically, a sudden change in activity is often to blame for a stress fractured foot, such as an increase in workout intensity or duration, a change in workout surfaces or starting a new athletic regimen. Those involved in sports that involve a lot of running are especially vulnerable to stress fracture foot pain. Osteoporosis and other conditions that weaken one’s bones also increase one’s risk of a hairline foot fracture. The most common symptom of a stress fracture in the foot is pain that develops gradually and usually goes away with rest. Swelling, tenderness and bruising are other common stress fracture foot symptoms. It is important not to ignore foot stress fracture symptoms. If one “muscles through” the pain and continues the