Tibial Stress Fractures: Cause, Treatment, Comparisons

𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗘𝗘 ⬇
Don't make the same mistakes that nearly cost me my career. Learn the difference between common shin injuries, as well as what to do if you have stress fractures. Data on Stress fractures is based on very limited research that is largely derived from small studies and case studies, almost all of which are retrospective. More research is sorely needed.
00:32 | quick self-diagnosis
00:54 | Shin Splints vs Compartment Syndrome vs Stress Fractures 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
02:33 | SS vs CS vs SF Pain 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Comparison
03:43 | SS vs CS vs SF Pain 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Comparison
04:35 | SS vs CS vs SF 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 You Feel Pain Comparison
06:33 | Stress Fracture 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀
09:03 | Stress Fracture 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀
10:09 | Stress Fracture 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
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𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦:
THE MOST USEFUL ARTICLE ON STRESS FRACTURES:
- www.healio.com/orthopedics/sp...
My Case Study [UPDATE 10.13.2020: This study is kind of worthless now that I know that I failed non-operative treatment and my stress fractures worsened again 🙃]
drive.google.com/file/d/1yzGA...
Shin Splints:
- zionphysicaltherapy.com/shin-...
- www.physio-pedia.com/Shin-spl...
- www.raleighortho.com/blog/shi...
Anterior Tibial Compartment Syndrome:
- www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NB...
- www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-c...
Stress Fracture Causes:
- www.chop.edu/news/connection-...
- pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17141...
LIPUS Treatment:
- www.podiatrytoday.com/bone-gr...
- pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20182...
- www.sciencedirect.com/science...
Tibial Surgery:
- pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29528...
- journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/...

[@EinKritiker]

I think I have all of that shit simultaneously😂💀

[@piaruns7928]

A stress fracture is a result of an inflammation of the periostis untreated over a period of time - so having all those symptoms simultaneously is quite logical.

[@esiuol360girl19]

As a medical professional I found this very helpful. I’m going to refer my students and patients to this video, very good explanations without all the technical confusing words.

[@LorenaAbreu]

wow this really means a lot to me! I'm so glad, thank yoU!

[@jsherzog]

I have watched every Physio's video out there regarding everything you have mentioned and yours is BY far the most conscise. Like your humor and bluntness.

[@joeehrmantraut4297]

You are incredible. I feel like my docs have been useless when it comes to insight on recovery from this. Thanks for all the information!!!!

[@chrynelson]

Thank you for this, comparing the options was exactly what I needed! That and a magical healing process!

[@JPsqrt9]

By far the best video out there for detailed information on stress fractures. Something I have battled for 6 years now on and off, but never educated myself thoroughly until now. This video goes beyond the surface level videos on shins splints and stress fractures talking about actual ways to differentiate the two besides the old it feels better in the morning is a stress fracture diagnosis. Enough compelling information that I’m going to take the recovery more seriously and probably seek out x-rays again since I haven’t gotten them since my first incident. Unfortunately I think I may fall into the latter category of some that never healed, we’ll see. Thank you and I just wanted to pass my gratitude for a superb video!

[@LorenaAbreu]

thank you so much that really means a lot! I really hope all goes well with your stress fractures

[@honeybadger1621]

@@LorenaAbreu hello,I'm type1 diabetic and I broken my tibia bone Dr put in leg 4screw and 1rod I'm scary I will be fine will I heal? diabet made me scary. thank you

[@faizmovements]

Love how you explained so many of the big words through simple everyday terms. Great information and appreciate the transparency with the sources! Looking forward to future videos like this (if you're making more) :)

[@nicfindlay]

This video is SUPER high quality and hilarious! Nice job

[@thequerty1]

The best video I've seen on distinguishing these injuries

[@foolfiend3872]

Great information and even better delivery, awesome job at explaining and breaking down, awesome skills!

[@courtneyselous6347]

Fantastic. Thanks for being direct and to the point and not babling on about unrelated stuff like so many others. Best is 5 minutes, not more

[@perfectmotion4887]

thanks for all these informations, i cannot thanks you enough. You just save my future career. In my case i had shin splints which ended stress fracture now(according to your video, but i will go see the doctor. I am really sad cause i have to stop training and have to rest at least 7 months. i sincerely love playing basketball, but i guess i don't have any other option than rest. I can't believe it. I am crying.

[@JacobHart-qe3cm]

This video is extremely informative. Thank you for including all of those links as well. The way you communicated everything was amazingly digestible, thank you! You should definitely make more like this!

[@oibab1475]

This is the best video on stress fracture I have seen! Thank you.

[@joeldevriend]

Hey Lorena, thanks for an amazing video. I'm going to see my doc tomorrow and get a referral to scan my shinbone. Hope to get back into skateboarding again soon and I hope your recovery has been going well! Thanks again.

[@omarhawsawi3925]

I wish I saw this video earlier so I stop running right away and check a doctor, now I know I have a stress fracture. Thanks

[@Carroty_Peg]

Thank you so much for this Lorena!!! This is so important. Sorry you had to make it because you're personally affected. Wishing you the best recovery :)

[@LorenaAbreu]

thank you so much!

[@ivandavila9314]

hey I just wanted to say thank you for making this video. I was misdiagnosed with shin splints for a few months and wasted so much money trying to treat it. I watched this video and i realized I had compartment syndrome. i got surgery last week. if it wasn't for this video I would have lost my legs to necrosis. thank you so much

[@LorenaAbreu]

holy cow, that's insane!! I'm so grateful that this information was able to help you and SO glad you were able to get proper treatment! Thank you so much for sharing, this really means a lot.

[@anitazuck]

Thanks, Lorena, for adding some humor to a not-funny situation--and for all the information, too!

[@moss-ccw7971]

Great video with complete explanations. Thank you from a 65yo hiker. A plus is your great sense of humor.

[@gvtrivia6780]

Wowowow this vid needs more likes... clearly based on this I got SF and the cortical thing ... been having it for about 15 yrs

[@waleedsulaiman651]

I watched about 10 videos regarding stress fracture.. This vid is by far the best one..

[@roy9679]

The most informative vid I've seen on splints and stress fractures. Cracked me up too...but I fear I've cracked my tibia😧.

[@jaiwithani7913]

You just saved my shins! Thank you! 💕

[@LorenaAbreu]

wow I'm so glad!

[@cambiosinmiedo2]

this is the best video i have watched about shin splints and stress-fracture i hace been already a month no running, i am being patient but dont know for how long more...thanks and regards from spain!!

[@emilymetz6638]

You're amazing. This info was helpful, thanks gir.

[@joshuaaaroy]

Thank you for a very informative video about Stress Fractures. I was skeptic at first that I was suffering from it, since I took a 2-month rest from running, and immediately felt it again right after running 5 miles. Now I'm a bit worried about the nonunion fracture portion since I eat like crap. I'll definitely take the advice mentioned in this video and have this checked with an ortho if I don't see any improvements. Again, thank you Lorena!

[@Nuan07]

I don't want to over sell this statement but I've been watching videos from doctors and physiotherapists from all over the place and this is is by far the best, most informative and concise video I've seen. Thank you and I hope your recovery goes well.

[@LorenaAbreu]

this really means a lot! I watched all the same videos that you probably did so I wanted to condense the information I learned into one place

[@Nuan07]

@@LorenaAbreu well you did a brilliant job. Have you thought about doing videos on other typical sports injuries like lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) and patellofemoral syndrome (dodgy knee)(my body is a mess 😅)?

[@MrTho99ed]

Vídeo incrível e completo! Parabéns!!

[@darllord12]

Great video Lorena, it is better than the ones made by doctors! I did an MRI but a stress fracture did not appear. Nevertheless, I have localized pain at two sites. This is a very annoying problem!!!! I hope that you are healed now!

[@YujinH]

I’m a Marine Vet, during boot camp I got 4 SF on my right tib and 3 on my left. I was pushed back into training after 2 months of rehab…lmao needless to say I’ve had shin pain for the past 5 years. I pushed myself ( I don’t even know how) through running consistently each year for my Physical tests as well as my CFT (combat fitness test) which has you sprint 200 meters and pick up a person your weight and running about 50 meters. Needless to say, I finished my first enlistment with pain in my legs all the time. I’m 23 now and can hardly walk. Please, make sure your body is taken care of…this video does a great job of informing you about how to tell and what to look for, but if you think you have SF’s please see a doc and have it checked out. Take the necessary time to heal your body.

[@arentjanlinde6159]

Great video, and thanks for all the help.

[@MrSupernova111]

This was very informative! I suffered a stress fracture about two months ago and I was surprised that it hasn't fully healed yet. I'm hoping it gets better soon but now I know to start looking for alternatives to running such as cycling until the stress fracture heals fully. Thank you!

[@LorenaAbreu]

I'm so sorry you have stress fractures and I hope you recover soon!

[@MrSupernova111]

Lorena Abreu . Thank you so much!

[@ajithv5267]

I also have stress faracture. what did you do to rehab it?

[@johnf6262]

I have some of the symptoms of a stress fracture and some of a shin splint you just can't diagnosis this using internet videos.

[@brayan8346]

Thank you so much for the content, I always avoided seeking a doctor because they typically don’t do anything. And you’re left with a huge bill and the same injury.

[@alfiebryson7656]

This video is so well done, I was really surprised to find out that you haven't made dozens of this kind before. Anyway, thank you for this video, it was really helpful. It sorta gave me the patience and peace of mind I needed when I got a stress fracture myself, and I definitely healed faster thanks to your tips.

[@LorenaAbreu]

Thank you so much, this really means a lot!!! I’m so, so, SO glad if this information could help at all

[@copelandhannah4330]

Thank you so much for this. Love your video! I hope you are healing ok?

[@jaytee464]

This is the most informative and easy to understand/navigate source of information regarding stress fractures. Amazing work and has helped my understanding of my injury and way forward greatly! Thank you Lorena

[@LorenaAbreu]

thank you so much!! it only took me 8 months to learn all this stuff haha. I'm extremely happy if this can shorten the learning curve for anybody

[@BrandonSmith-pp9vt]

Very informational love it!! Stay safe!

[@LorenaAbreu]

thanks man!

[@lisaaylstock3947]

Thank you for sharing this. Was very helpful to me, a 52 yr old runner, who had tibial stress reactions I thought were healed, then did a boisterous leg press session at my local Osteo Strong. Back to nursing what appears to be a mild? stress reaction case again. Using an electromagnetic bone stimulator I strap on to each leg - runs for 10 hours a day. Seems to be helping. Hope you can get back to Parkour soon!!

[@senseofyogatjallmo5255]

Thank you so much, this information was helpful 👍

[@emersonmena5106]

Best shin video on youtube

[@karentownsend8421]

THANK YOU! This was the most informative video! Learn more from you than four visits to the doctor!

[@LorenaAbreu]

Glad it could be helpful!!

[@esthervictor4105]

I really love the way you break down the explanation. You just hit the point of what am going through which is bone fracture and it swollen just like the image u showed.. I will definitely get a rest from doing sport before it turns out worse..and the way u ended the video was a kind of funny ...thanks for shearing.

[@creativeenergy5825]

This was so helpful! Thank you

[@LorenaAbreu]

i'm so glad! thanks!

[@unsunghero6303]

This video is brilliant! Thankyou!

[@trejonb1383]

Wow. This video was meant for me. I love you.

[@Honkytonk1425]

Best video out there. You explained it well

[@tantewalla]

Most fun stress fracture video award goes tooooooo 🤪🤣😀. Thank youuu i wish i saw this 3 months ago 🙃

[@Tonynz]

Thanks for this, saw your video the day before I went to my specialist and got delivered the worst possible diagnosis: stress fracture. Very sad as I can't run and train anymore! :(

[@HRRaz]

Thanks for this video, and yes I do have a SF 😓 The only upside to this is people with SF can still comfortably walk otherwise I'd be all out depressed

[@apple2103]

Very helpful and fun to watch. I'm not an athlete but I've been wondering if I have a stress fracture.. time to go back to the doc🙄 Thanks for the info I know it's been a while but hope you are well.

[@glennshibu5776]

Student Physio here!, Very informative and amazing video, THANK YOU!!

[@LorenaAbreu]

I'm so glad! Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!

[@saraamare31]

Thank you! Its really helpful.

[@slyfox2022]

You mad strong girl! And i peeped your IG post, keep at it Atomica

[@dm4859]

You answered my question whereas I couldn't find a specific video about why I have developed hard bony prominences after hard traumas, separately, to my upper shins on the edge of concrete block steps in the garden (new garden boots and tripped). I'm 65 and I'm annoyed to have all these evidences of my clumsiness. I also have a bump from a gymnastic missed dismount when I was a teenager. I guess I've just recently had 2 stress fractures and walked them off finally. Ugly legs with those and one knee replacement. BTW, you are informative and smart. Sorry for your injuries and sequelae. Good luck to you!!

[@moij5962]

"Osgood schlatter"

[@love4ixoye]

This video was by far the best one I’ve watched and I watched so many! I was trying to figure out why my shin had a knot on it and no other video talked about that. Yea I definitely have a stress fracture so I’m sad and I kinda feel like I’ll just have to live with it cuz it’s been years and I just can’t give up activity for 7 month and start getting fat for it to heal but ima go to the dr. Thx.

[@ChristianMartinez-fw4eo]

Wooooah Lorena! I worked with you as a cast member at Dead Farm. (Donna, TX) Also I have a stress fracture!

[@LorenaAbreu]

haha that's crazy! but man that sucks!! I'm sorry to hear that :(

[@XXxxDJMASTERxxXX]

Thank you for the indepth info and links, as some one who started running once COVID sent me home, I don't have any running groups or people to ask about this. Taking the suggested suppliments this early hopefully will help prevent some of these injuries. Keep up with this well delivered info.

[@ffleaders]

Omg you're my favorite tagger. I hope you recover soon.

[@carnuroalnanda5241]

hey ,if anyone else needs to find out about stretches to prevent shin splints try Mackorny Run Fast Blueprint (should be on google have a look )? It is an awesome exclusive product for getting rid of shin splints without the normal expense. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my m8 got cool success with it.

[@jimn2210]

You are out of this world, Lorena. Inspiring. You will have your own talk show. I thinking a major network. I'm personally sick of the JImmys and Steven. Think about it! Maybe in a couple of years. You rule, baby! We all love you.

[@agcoyote]

Very well explained, thank you ;)

[@jelanibyrd5031]

This video was super helpful! Really love your personality. It’s a shame cause I literally just started getting on a caloric deficit and running again to get a sixpack for the summer. (21 M) Now I have a stress fracture… Time to pay the doctor a visit.

[@easyweezy7802]

how cool and helpful you r 😍 you are a life saver ❤ love you from algeria 🇩🇿

[@ShivaSubramaniamplus]

Thank you for the video.

[@kevinoyson3868]

This was the most informative vid on my shin injuries. Makes so much sense why my stress fractures haven’t been relieved, been playing lots of basketball, not resting much and I’ve been cutting for 4-months 😳🥲

[@SamridhSharma95]

You are so fun 😂. Thanks for such an informative video.

[@yosua_bpjs]

thanks for the information, hope you'll recover soon 🙂

[@LorenaAbreu]

thank you so much!

[@SwapnilWaichale11]

Awesome video!

[@liamomurchu560]

Amazing video great detail

[@crazyleg2006]

Well done video and informative.

[@shawnutley3281]

DANG! I believe i have about 3-4! Great video!

[@nik9401]

Thank you for that well explained video! How are you today?? I was just diagnosed one, while preparing for my first Marathon ! Cheets Nik

[@cesarsalazardefazio9083]

Great expanation. Quite useful. Thanks kid.

[@_taymariexx]

This was super informative and you are hilarious I love you 😂😂

[@plushypuppy2024]

I think I've had a stress fracture for a year!!, I went on holiday to Kefalonia in May 2022 and it was really very hilly, everything kicked off when I got home in both shins. Now it's only in my right shin, right on the bone in the middle. I have seen a physio therapist though and he didn't say much, only to give me exercises to do at home. I'm on holiday in 17 days to Sicily, I think I'll be using the cable cars!

[@jinri_p1042]

I'm gonna cry I think I have a stress fracture, but I really need to lose weight so I have to be on a caloric deficit. I hate this so much.

[@laylahope.]

What happened? Did you have a stress fracture?

[@statictech7]

Keto resolved both issues

[@user-md8of9yj1d]

Every now and then himilayi salt water and lemon help digestion.

[@MoreUkesLessNukes]

Awesome video!! I love your hair too what kind of dye do you use?! I'm having a stress reaction / fracture for the fourth time in the same spot on my lower right tibia (like right down above the ankle deep on the inside) and it still hasn't healed after 6 months without running and a few months back in the boot :(( but I have also used the exogen in the past for other fractures and got a new one today so we're hopeful!

[@LorenaAbreu]

I’m so sorry to hear that happened to you and I really hope you recover! And I use Punky Colour color-depositing cleansing conditioner in “Purpledacious” :) I leave it in for 10 minutes every other time I wash my hair. They sell it online and at Ulta

[@dorotak1728]

This was really helpful and explain those complex conditions in really accessible way! Thank you!! I think I have a stress fracture and the doctors are not really helpful because it didn't show on the initial MRI... Really appreciate your video 😊👌

[@LorenaAbreu]

thank you so much! I'm so glad it could help because I went through the same thing. I know how frustrating it is

[@dorotak1728]

It's been two years already and I still don't have a proper diagnosis! Totally frustrated and both legs are so tender reacting to anything and everything now... I'm leaning towards the stress fracture and hopefully the next MRI will prove it and I'll be treated correctly. Thank you once again! If you have any more advice, I'm so open to it!

[@LorenaAbreu]

Dorota K i hope the mri clears things up! There is something that I learned about after making this video: stress reactions. When I just got my latest MRI, my fractures were generally filled up but I still had larger “stress reactions” in both tibias. This is an area of less-dense, damaged bone that can be quite long, and never devolved into an actual crack. So that might be an option as to what you’re feeling too

[@dorotak1728]

@@LorenaAbreu thank you so much!! You're so helpful 😊 best wishes and amazing health ❤️

[@genegasper6242]

Great explanation. Very informative. Stress fractures suck!! I have it and it's hard for my Muay Thai training. I guess I have to work smarter.

[@simonvance8054]

Thanks for this… I get pain in different places, sometimes sharp pain which is a worry…and am praying it’s just muscle tightness.. x ray yesterday which showed nothing, next is an MRI.. will definitely start taking calcium supplements as I don’t drink milk..

[@QDTREEN]

Fantastic that makes a lot of sense especially with the stress fractures I couldn't understand why it was taking so long to heal a reduced my meals down to one meal a day and a protein drink because of the lock Downs I was gaining weight bad idea🤔😥

[@emmanueln6390]

Great vid, just named my fracture bob

[@sutton4791]

I'm pretty sure I have a stress fracture(s) from my new job. Suddenly having to walk on cement floors in a big factory, alone, 32 miles in 4 days, wearing boots is what did it for me. As well as being the most out of shape I've ever been in my life. I recently made some health changes and tried jump roping for weight loss. That didn't end well. Couldn't rope more than a minute without pain. Now I'll have to just do strength training first instead of cardio until this heals up. I'd say it was shin splints, but now it's localized pain. Toddler son doesn't help when he hits my shin, not even hard, with his foot causing sharp stinging pain when I change his diaper. I'm a 236lbs dude. Should be around 180lbs to 190lbs. I secretly bring a scooter to work now to help and now wear my shoes. Hope this goes away soon. It's been about 3 weeks since it all started.

[@randomcraftinggamer]

I am a simple person so the details helped and confused me but I feel better armed with info going to see my doctor! I gave a thumbs up just for the fun ending of THE END lol....KUDOS

[@LorenaAbreu]

thanks so much! I'm glad

[@taggarn]

Good stuf! I'm not into parkour but I do (did) ride skateboard for 15 years. I belive i got a stress fracture and I will go to the ortho asap.

[@FSMEGA]

Thanks❤

[@TirnanHealy]

This was amazing, thank you

[@techgient1842]

Amazing nice 👍

[@DoctorDj98]

Good vid 👍🏻

[@Regnisab]

Thanks

[@tamerhudayar1126]

Great explanation from Pakistan

[@QuadraAce]

You're hilarious, but in a good way. Very good on attention retention also.

[@philflake]

Great information. Thanks.

[@youngj4525]

🙋🏽‍♂️ I actually almost broke my tibia back in 2008 playing basketball and even after treatment I still get some discomfort to this day. It sucks!

[@willzwrath4035]

how did u break it? a knee bumped into my shin this morning while playing basketball. prior to the accident, there was already pain in my tibia so im very worried.

[@am.6628]

Thank you so much for this!! Do you know if a stress fracture can literally feel better after a few days? I'm experiencing local pain when I press my shin but it always gets better if I leave it alone for a week or so... Right now I actually feel like it's completely gone but I know it will probably return if I exercise 2-3 more times. Is that common for a stress fracture?

[@user-fv1rn2xe4f]

My manager been telling me to run it off and that I’ve got shin splints cuz of firm ground. Stupid prick now I’m out for 2 months 🙄

[@IamSunShine127]

@@user-fv1rn2xe4f my trainer told me this. Now I have a stress fracture. I’m in a boot. And the pain is not getting any better. I’m on pain meds and I can’t sleep at night.

[@aidanc.8033]

i’ve had bilateral stress fractures before, during my last football season. Then after a long time in PT was clear to practice again, and it still always felt weird. I’ve been practicing all off season and tried track for like a week before i thought it was a bad idea because my legs started hurting too much. And took 2 weeks off my football practice, went back to it for about a month then, went to do 1 on 1’s with a friend and had to run bare foot and am having similar pain now to when i had the fracture. Almost a dull ache right now, (thought it was a good idea to not do much until i can go see my orthopedic in 2 weeks) but i have collapsed arches and when i taped them and hiked up super steep switch backs for a week without taking ibuprofen, i was fine. I tried a quick mile run yesterday and felt like normal, shin pain, but not localized. I don’t think it’s a fracture because i’ve tried pushing as hard as i can in the bones and it doesn’t hurt, occasionally i’ll find a spot that feels bruised but not what they used to be. The pain can jump up to my knee and upper shin, then back down to where the old ones used to be. So i have no clue what the hell is going on.

[@joyofgrowing]

I would limit exercise to swimming only. If you catch it early it won't persist into a painfully long stress fracture recovery. I am hoping on 8 months of healing from stress fracture.

[@polyannamoonbeam]

😄😄well, I hope you are feeling better and have had a good outcome from all your imposed restrictions .. now I know what I have 😭. Not sure swimming works. I have been swimming w one leg it hurts so badly with my affected shin/ tibia, foot. The body does not let up!

[@MaryannAndAmanda]

Which article is the case study about you? I love reading scholarly articles! Also I wish you a speedy recovery. I appreciate your knowledgeable approach towards healing. I know it is not a fun process but you definitely have the mindset to make it fun and beneficial in different ways

[@LorenaAbreu]

oop I forgot to put it up. Let me add it now (it might not be entirely accurate. MRIs just recently showed damage that has been unseen in X Rays)

[@LorenaAbreu]

drive.google.com/file/d/1yzGAOd1IvYHynsq1y1fTFKRUZcHWdj57/view?usp=sharing

[@naturebound2901]

I thought I had a stress fracture as pain started when a grocery cart slammed into my shins (don't ask). The bruising and pain from that never really healed. I was also doing a lot of ballet, pointe work and dancing on top of other physical activities and a lot of it. Add in every possible risk factor I have...long history of eating disorder, surgical menopause and low estrogen levels, being thin, already have severe osteoporosis. Six months after my accident I was in so much pain I was refered to ortho sports medicine. xray showed stress "reaction" in left tibia but no fracture line. Further MRI confirmed stress reaction and swelling all along medial anterior tibia bone and soft tissue but no fracture line, so definitely shin splints, but advanced shin splints. That was January 2019. Fast forward to now, STILL dealing with the same thing but now stress reaction in right tibia as well. I've done months of ortho boots, PT, even acupuncture, non weight bearing exercise, no more ballet classes or pointe work, you name it but these will not heal. I go through period where it will hurt less and it will seem really well and then I will slowly begin to do more weight bearing activity and then bam the pain suddenly becomes nearly unbearable again and here we go again, more months of rehab and waiting it out. VERY frustrating. I already take loads of supplements (2000 IU D, 1000mg calcium, K2) plus HRT and am also on Prolia due to the severity of my osteoporosis. There have been times when it hurt even to walk at all with a disconcerting "bending" feeling in the bone that would come and go but there has never been a fracture line identified so it's still considered shin splints and stress reaction. I will say that lots of rest and ice does help. I just can't be patient enough lol. I'm 48 years old and not getting any younger and I hate that I can't do the things I am passionate about, aka dance.