Aging also contributes to stress fracture as it leads to degeneration of the bones. Chances of fracture is very high in patients suffering from osteoporosis. Patients from osteoporosis has bones low in calcium which means their bones are quite weak and this reduces their ability to carry load leading to stress fracture at the slightest provocation.

Stress related fracture can also be minimized by wearing roper footwear.  Footwear worn should support the arches and the heels. Regular exercises and periodical check ups can lessen the occurrence of a stress fracture.

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Dr Lee Cohen explains the diagnosis and treatment of stress fractures in this useful video.

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Stress fractures that don’t heal properly can develop into complete breaks of the bone and can become a chronic problem; therefore, it is better to prevent them in the first place. Here’s what you can do:

* Slowly increase any new sports activity. Gradually increase time, speed and distance; a 10 percent increase per week is fine.
* Maintain a healthful diet. Eat calcium and vitamin D-rich foods to help build bone strength.
* Alternate your activities. For example, you can alternate jogging with swimming or cycling.
* If pain or swelling returns, stop the activity. Rest for a few days. If pain continues, see an orthopaedist.
* Strength training can help prevent early muscle fatigue and prevent the loss of bone density that comes with aging.

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Stress fractures can occur in both the upper and lower body, but they are most common in the foot. Stress fractures also can occur with normal usage if osteoporosis or some other disease weakens your bones and leaves them vulnerable. The pain related to a stress fracture begins gradually and intensifies with continued activity. The most commonly affected site is the second or third of the long bones (metatarsals) between the toes and the mid foot. Stress fractures also can occur in the heel, the outer bone of the lower leg (fibula) and the navicular, a bone on the top of the mid foot.

Doing too much too soon is a common cause of stress fractures. For example, runners who are confined indoors for the winter may want to pick up where they left off at the end of the previous season. Instead of starting slowly, they try to match their previous mileage. The fractures are often called “insufficiency fractures” because there isn’t enough bone to withstand the normal stress of daily use. Female athletes who experience irregular or absent menstrual periods may also have decreased bone density and an increased risk of stress fractures. Improper sports equipment, such as shoes that are too worn or stiff, can also contribute to stress fractures. A change of surface, such as going from a grass tennis court to one of clay, or a change from an indoor to an outdoor running track, can increase the risk of stress fractures.

Symptoms Of Stress Fracture Heel

* Pain that develops gradually, increases with weight-bearing activity, and diminishes with rest
* Pain that becomes more severe and occurs during normal, daily activities
* Swelling on the top of the foot or the outside of the ankle
* Insidious, gradual onset heel pain
* Tenderness to touch at the site of the fracture
* Possible bruising

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