Village Podiatry Centers

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Do you have #pain in your #foot that seems to have gotten worse over time? Well it could potentially be a #stressfracture. Stress fractures are tiny cracks in a bone. They're caused by repetitive force, often from overuse such as repeatedly #jumping up and down or #running long distances. Stress fractures can also develop from normal use of a bone that's weakened by a condition such as #osteoporosis. Stress fractures are most common in the weight-bearing bones of the low...er leg and foot. Track and field athletes and military recruits who carry heavy packs over long distances are at highest risk, but anyone can sustain a stress fracture. If you start a new #exercise program, for example, you might develop stress fractures if you do too much too soon. At first, you might barely notice the pain associated with a stress fracture, but it tends to worsen with time. The tenderness usually starts at a specific spot and decreases during rest. You might have #swelling around the painful area. Some stress fractures don't heal properly, which can cause chronic problems. If underlying causes are not taken care of, you may be at higher risk of additional stress fractures. Contact us today 770-771-6991 www.vpcenters.com