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Know About Stress Fracture

A stress fracture is primarily a tiny crack in the bone caused by repetitive movements like running. To know more about it, visit the Realign Spine for chiropractic treatment.

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Know About Stress Fracture

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  1. Know About Stress Fracture

  2. A stress fracture refers to a small crack or severe bruising within a bone, usually caused by repetitive stress or overuse. These injuries commonly occur in weight-bearing bones such as the shinbone (tibia) or the bones of the feet, often as a result of activities like running or jumping. Symptoms may include localized pain, swelling, and tenderness, typically worsening with activity and subsiding with rest.

  3. Types Of Stress Fractures • Tibial Stress Fracture • Metatarsal Stress Fracture • Navicular Stress Fracture • Rib Stress Fracture

  4. Metatarsal Stress Fracture These fractures occur in the long bones of the foot known as metatarsals, commonly seen in runners and dancers. Tibial Stress Fracture This affects the shinbone or tibia and is often seen in runners and athletes who engage in repetitive impact activities.

  5. Navicular Stress Fracture This affects the navicular bone in the midfoot and is common in athletes involved in activities that require repetitive jumping or running. Rib Stress Fracture A rib stress fracture is a small crack or break in a rib due to repetitive strain or overuse, common in athletes engaging in activities involving frequent torso twisting or bending.

  6. What Are Some Of The Risk Factors? • Specific Sports • Issues With The Feet • Weak Bones • Previous Injuries

  7. Specific Sports Athletes engaged in high-impact activities like track and field, basketball, tennis, dance, ballet, long-distance running, and gymnastics are at greater risk of experiencing hairline fractures. Issues With The Feet Injuries can be caused by ill-fitting footwear. High arches, stiff arches, and flat feet can all be problematic.

  8. Weak Bones Hairline fractures may occur during routine activities, especially in individuals with conditions like osteoporosis or due to medications that affect bone density and strength. Previous Injuries If you’ve had one hairline fracture, you’re more likely to get another.

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