How to Prevent and Treat Stress Fracture

Stress fractures form as a consequence of accumulated tension on the bone, as opposed to an acute fracture that occurs due to a slip or fall. Stress fractures in the tibias (shin), metatarsals (feet), and calcaneus (foot) are the most common in runners (heels).

Every strong stride of every mile would be pain-free in an ideal world for a runner. There were no pains, cramps, or residual discomfort from the workout the day before. Many runners are continually dealing with a little (or major) ailment—a sore foot, a