Musculoskeletal health is essential for maintaining an active and fulfilling lifestyle. Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, recovering from an injury, or seeking preventive care, Dr. Hecker’s advanced non-surgical treatments are designed to help you regain mobility and strength.
In this post, we’ll explore what stress fractures are and the solutions available to support your journey to recovery and well-being.
What is a Stress Fracture?
Stress fractures are injuries caused to bones, secondary to chronic stress or overload. The bones of the foot are under constant load. If there is not proper support for high or chronic loads to the bones, they can weaken and begin to develop a small crack known as a stress fracture.
Stress Fracture Symptoms
- Pain with activity
- Pain post activity
- Nighttime throbbing pain
- Swelling
- Tenderness to touch
Stress fractures are more common in women than men and can quickly be exacerbated by activities like walking and running for longer times or distances, incorrect training techniques, or it could be a change in the surface you are exercising on.
Stress Fracture Treatments
The foot and ankle structure is very complex, it is imperative to have a skilled foot and ankle physician examine the damage to determine the root cause of the pain or symptoms you may be experiencing.
- Rest
- Proper nutrition
- Evaluation of Vitamin D levels
- Immobilization
- Non-weight bearing
You might need surgery for stress fractures if it progresses to a full, misaligned fracture.
Advanced Stress Fracture Treatment
For more severe stress fractures or chronic non-healing fractures, advanced treatments can be helpful at delivering prompt healing to these injuries. Piezoelectric shockwave and optical therapeutic laser can stimulate rapid bone healing. Additionally, bone stimulators and medical foods for bone healing are able to quickly mend the chronic or non-healing bone injury.
Book an Appointment with Dr. Hecker
If you think you might be suffering from a stress fracture, don’t hesitate to make an appointment with Dr. Hecker for evaluation.
