Treatment for stress fractures?
I know the best treatment is rest- and i rested for a month or two. But soccer season has started and I actually got a hip injury. So I haven’t ran or anything for almost 2 weeks and my shins are barely, but a little hurting. I don’t want to miss out on soccer season.
Do those shin splint compression wrap things work? Or are they a waste of money?
Any suggestions? Thanks!
Hi you are right rest is the first step in treating a stress fracture. Stopping the activity that has caused the injury and resting the injured area is essential. Ice and elevation are also important in short term treatment. Over the counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines will help as well. It depends on the serverity of your fracture for minor stress fractures simply resting and avoiding the offending activity until pain is eliminated may take care of it. However, if the pain returns after re-starting the activity it may be necessary to see a medical professional.
Another helpful method for improved recovery is the use of ultrasound and heat. Ultrasound, or TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) simply uses a light electrical pulse to stimulate the affected area. While heat, in the form of a ray lamp or hot water bottle, is very effective in stimulating the damaged tissues.
Some stress fractures require immobilization or reduction of weight bearing stress. An air cast, immobilizing boot, or even crutches may be required.
It is important to keep active during the rest period with no-impact activities such as swimming, biking or weight training. This will make the return to activity less painful.
When it is time to return to activity, usually 4-8 weeks after the injury, it is important to work back gradually and identify the error that originally caused the injury and avoid the same mistakes.
Good luck I hope this helps and you can view a full article on Prevention and Treatment Strategies for Stress Fractures at the following link:
http://www.thestretchinghandbook.com/archives/stress-fractures.php
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July 31st, 2009 at 6:50 pm
Hi you are right rest is the first step in treating a stress fracture. Stopping the activity that has caused the injury and resting the injured area is essential. Ice and elevation are also important in short term treatment. Over the counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines will help as well. It depends on the serverity of your fracture for minor stress fractures simply resting and avoiding the offending activity until pain is eliminated may take care of it. However, if the pain returns after re-starting the activity it may be necessary to see a medical professional.
Another helpful method for improved recovery is the use of ultrasound and heat. Ultrasound, or TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) simply uses a light electrical pulse to stimulate the affected area. While heat, in the form of a ray lamp or hot water bottle, is very effective in stimulating the damaged tissues.
Some stress fractures require immobilization or reduction of weight bearing stress. An air cast, immobilizing boot, or even crutches may be required.
It is important to keep active during the rest period with no-impact activities such as swimming, biking or weight training. This will make the return to activity less painful.
When it is time to return to activity, usually 4-8 weeks after the injury, it is important to work back gradually and identify the error that originally caused the injury and avoid the same mistakes.
Good luck I hope this helps and you can view a full article on Prevention and Treatment Strategies for Stress Fractures at the following link:
http://www.thestretchinghandbook.com/archives/stress-fractures.php
References :
http://www.thestretchinghandbook.com