A foot stress fracture refers to a small crack in one or more bones in the foot. These types of fractures can be caused by excessive stress being placed on the foot. Certain practices can make you more likely to develop this injury. These include suddenly increasing the frequency, duration, or intensity of an activity. For example, a new runner who increases the distance that he runs too quickly can incur this injury. Changing the surface that you train on, specifically going from a soft surface to a hard one, can put more stress on the foot bones as well. Wearing shoes that don’t fit adequately or offer enough support may also increase injury risk. For more information about foot fractures, please consult with a podiatrist. 

Activities where too much pressure is put on the feet can cause stress fractures. To learn more, contact Dr. John L. Coleman from Florida. Our doctor can provide the care you need to keep your pain free and on your feet.

Dealing with Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle

Stress fractures occur in the foot and ankle when muscles in these areas weaken from too much or too little use.  The feet and ankles then lose support when walking or running from the impact of the ground. Since there is no protection, the bones receive the full impact of each step. Stress on the feet can cause cracks to form in the bones, thus creating stress fractures.

What Are Stress Fractures?

Stress fractures occur frequently in individuals whose daily activities cause great impact on the feet and ankles. Stress factors are most common among:

• Runners                                  
• People affected with Osteoporosis
• Tennis or basketball players
• Gymnasts
• High impact workouts

Symptoms

Pain from the fractures occur in the area of the fractures and can be constant or intermittent. It will often cause sharp or dull pain with swelling and tenderness. Engaging in any kind of activity which involves high impact will aggravate pain.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our office located in Macclenny, FL . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.