Stress Fractures (Overuse Foot Fractures)
A stress fracture (overuse fracture) is a small crack in a bone from repeated stress—often from running, long walking, or sudden increases in activity. It can also happen when footwear is poor or the body is not recovering well.
Common symptoms
- Pain that builds gradually over days to weeks
- Pain that worsens with activity and improves with rest
- Tenderness in one exact spot
- Sometimes mild swelling
Diagnosis
We take X-rays to check for a fracture and alignment. Early stress fractures don’t always show on initial X-rays, so the exam and history matter. If needed, advanced imaging may be considered.
Conservative treatment options
- Walking boot or stiff shoe to protect the area
- Stop impact activity (running/jumping)
- Gradual return only after pain-free walking and healing guidance
- Address risk factors (training errors, shoe support, nutrition, vitamin D as appropriate)
Service areas
We service towns within a 15-mile radius such as: Commack, Smithtown, Kings Park, East Northport, Northport, Fort Salonga, Hauppauge, Stony Brook, St. James, Nesconset, Lake Grove, Ronkonkoma, Holbrook, Bohemia, Central Islip, Brentwood, Deer Park, Dix Hills, Huntington Station, Huntington, Melville, Greenlawn, Centerport, Cold Spring Harbor, East Setauket, Setauket, Port Jefferson Station, Selden, Farmingville, Islandia, and surrounding Long Island communities.
Schedule Your Foot & Ankle Appointment Today
If you are experiencing foot pain, heel discomfort, sports injuries, or chronic conditions affecting your feet or ankles, the team at Mike Liu Podiatry is here to help. Our goal is to diagnose the cause of your symptoms and provide personalized treatment designed to restore comfort and mobility.
Mike Liu Podiatry
366 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Ste 9 Commack, NY 11725
Phone: (631) 836-6651