BAH stress fractures and micro-tears in tendon

[jessmarimba]

I had a full-on fracture. Took about 8 weeks to heal, but I kept weight off of it the whole time. Then I taped it for added support for a couple more months. Depending on where you're having problems, some parts of that metatarsal don't have a very good blood supply and can take remarkably long to heal. Good luck.

[TrekDianna]

I had a full-on fracture. Took about 8 weeks to heal, but I kept weight off of it the whole time. Then I taped it for added support for a couple more months. Depending on where you're having problems, some parts of that metatarsal don't have a very good blood supply and can take remarkably long to heal. Good luck.

I am going to ride tomorrow afternoon and will tape it and try that out. Thanks for the suggestion.

[Melalvai]

When they suggested an MRI or xray I said "Will that change the treatment?" They said no so I declined. I probably did have stress fractures. I wore the boot for 3 weeks and did not try to run on it until I'd been pain-free for a week. I kept biking throughout.

I saw a student wearing a boot get on his bike. I told him I knew what that was like!

[Sky King]

Also consider buying a compression sock - I bought the ones with open toes and bought the highest compression, it really seems to help and is easier than taping (IMO)
My achilles tendon's blew up 3 years ago and I broke my foot last year... I still wear the sock sometime, especially if I am hiking. The boot should help, after the foot, I wore mine for 8 weeks, and yes it is awkward on the bike
Finally can say I am healing but it has been a struggle

[TrekDianna]

Also consider buying a compression sock - I bought the ones with open toes and bought the highest compression, it really seems to help and is easier than taping (IMO)
My achilles tendon's blew up 3 years ago and I broke my foot last year... I still wear the sock sometime, especially if I am hiking. The boot should help, after the foot, I wore mine for 8 weeks, and yes it is awkward on the bike
Finally can say I am healing but it has been a struggle

Interesting. I will check into that on my way home tonight.