Tibial Stress Fractures: Cause, Treatment, Comparisons

[@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!

[@GelPen1008]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 😅)?

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!!!

[@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.

[@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) :)

[@thequerty1]

The best video I've seen on distinguishing these injuries

[@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?

[@waleedsulaiman651]

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

[@chrynelson]

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

[@gilliankoch8924]

I love you, thank you so much for making this. Anterior midtibial stress fracture ("dreaded black line") here and this is the most helpful video I've seen!

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@ffleaders]

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

[@carnuroalnanda5241]

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[@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

[@AbelAdames-r9n]

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

[@nicfindlay]

This video is SUPER high quality and hilarious! Nice job

[@yvonnejohnson1004]

I got a tibial Plateau fracture six years ago after a fall. I’m now in a wheelchair, I can’t walk, weight bear, bend my knee (my leg just sticks straight out) and I have foot drop. I was diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome because I sprained my ankle and wrist. I was sent to a physio and he told me that I only thought that I couldn’t bend my knee and tried to force my knee to bend over his leg as if he was trying to break a piece of wood. It was agonising, I begged him to stop but he said that he didn’t care and wasn’t bothered. Months later I was sent for a nerve conduction test and it found that I’d got nerve damage and was unable to bend my knee. I’ve been asking if I’ve got shin splints and compartment syndrome for years but no one will listen. I had full leg casts put on and every one was too tight and had to be changed. No one believed that I was in severe pain. I’m in the UK.

[@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

[@bjnaves1192]

Best video I found on stress fractures. Had it for 10 months and just found out last week that both of my shins are jacked up. Doctor told me to relax for two months at least. #BallisLife. This is killing me lol

[@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

[@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!

[@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😧.

[@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!

[@flouresc]

Im a marathon runner and recognize shin splints, this time i had a painful feeling the size of my fingertip and it was a stress fracture, i was going to hard and didnt listen 👂 to my body. Great video your funny and informative

[@sweetcanary3006]

Excellent info, Thank you so much! I just slipped on a slippery ramp and fell very hard on my whole right leg, shin and foot. Lots of black and blue areas which are now getting lighter, but also constant pain in two spots of the shin. So I guess I have a stress fracture or two. Can I just bike ride normally on regular city bike ?

[@oibab1475]

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

[@moss-ccw7971]

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

[@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!!

[@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!

[@fourlokoization]

I just saw your Wednesday tik tok and my shin was hurting more than normal. searched you tube and found you again. I will have this bump checked out i guess. 😅

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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

[@glennshibu5776]

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

[@LorenaAbreu]

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

[@dddphilosophy]

You pointed out several ailments I got from getting this damanable shin splint that my wife misdiagnosed. I knew I was right! In my HMO I have to wait for months to get a 20 min. visit with a physical therapist. Now, I am only a week away - yay! I guess.

[@tantewalla]

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

[@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!

[@emersonmena5106]

Best shin video on youtube

[@anitazuck]

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

[@foolfiend3872]

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

[@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.

[@lukeaesth7]

Did it go away, bro?

[@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.

[@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"

[@trejonb1383]

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

[@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.

[@AB-yx5rj]

Okay, I have to comment on this issue as you might misdiagnose yourself due to this video. I had a quite sever stressfracture in my tibia due to excessive running (I'm a professional athlete). Nevertheless, it took quite a while to get diagnosed right as I didn't had sever punctual pain in my shinbone as stated here. Instead, my knee hurt. It progressed until I felt unable to put force on it (I was still able to run, but felt like I couldn't put power in to the steps). After two MRIs, the first inconclusive from my knee, a sever inflammation of the bone below the patella was diagnosed, aka a stressfracture. A stressfracture doesn't necessarily goes along with the break of the bone but rather describes a degeneration of bone tissue which can lead to a break. So honestly, if you have pain that doesn't go away after 1-2 weeks of rest, please see a doctor and get proper consultant and diagnosis.

[@AB-yx5rj]

Edit: A tibia stressfracture is bad, but not the end of the world. Bones heal, make sure you get a good rehabilitation and listen to your body.

[@LorenaAbreu]

Hi, and I’m so sorry to hear that this happened to you. Thank you for sharing your story. I would also like to clarify that, as I stated in the video itself, the first thing you should do when you suspect this injury is go see an orthopedic doctor. This purpose of this video is to give you an idea of what you might have so you can get it checked out, not serve as a replacement for a medical consult. Also, mine didn’t heal 😬 apparently as much as 70% of anterior tibial stress fractures are non-union (links in description)

[@AB-yx5rj]

@@LorenaAbreu Hi, yes your right, you did mention it, I just wanted to clarify that it can be difficult to diagnose and treat (I know that feeling, it's a pain✌️). The comment wasn't ment to insult you, I hope your doing better now 🙏

[@slyfox2022]

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

[@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.

[@hishamk6514]

What's a suitable amount for those who're suffering from Shin Splints? I've already visit doctors and keep telling me to do the physiotherapies and get a long rest. I've done them all. It has been 3 years now, and nothing worked and still suffering from the Shin Splints and a lot of pain in my frontal legs whenever I do any activity for more than 10-15 minutes. What's the right amount of Magnesium and Calcium that is suitable for the condition of Shin Splints and frontal legs pain? And is the product NOW Calcium & Magnesium is safe for me?

[@LorenaAbreu]

I'm so sorry to hear that :( Shin splints are a soft tissue injury. The calcium supplementation is to assist with bone injuries, like stress fractures. When it comes to stress fractures, vitamin D is also extremely important. I personally take 2 "Caltrate" pills a day (Calcium + Vitamin D) and I also take a joint supplement that has magnesium and hyalauronic acid. Have you gotten recent X Rays? An X Ray or MRI should be able to tell you whether you have stress fractures or only shin splints.

[@hishamk6514]

@@LorenaAbreu Thanks for your wonderful and kind words! Yes, I've taken an X-Ray and they said my bones are ok and healthy. But, with MRI, they diagnose me officially Shin Splints 3 years ago. I'm taking Vit-D for 5 years due to a little deficiency. I begin to take Calcium & Magnesium pill by 2 days ago and I hope I'll find any positive results. I can't imagine how would my future life be because there's no way to get married while suffering from frontal legs pain :(

[@LorenaAbreu]

@@hishamk6514 married? dude do you think people with disabilities just don't get married or something? what? lol the supplementation can help prevent fractures but won't do much for your shin splints. There is lots of good information on other youtube videos and articles online to treat shin splints. I think some of the links in my description here has some shin splint treatment info too

[@1BeGe]

@@hishamk6514 Yah dude, I can totally see how you wouldn't be able to get married with shin splints. Total bummer.

[@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

[@_taymariexx]

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

[@MarjBatic]

11:46. I sustained a tibial stress fracture ( know exactly what day, time and activity) in mid February 2024) I experienced excruciating pain a great deal of the time. Always when I put pressure on it--like walking. It also hurt when I released the pressure. It became more and more painful to the point I needed a walker. It did let up when I rested…but it ached and ached (I used a lot of ice!). But….here is the big problem with it all. I saw 7 doctors over five months complaining about my terrible leg pain…. before one finally ordered an MRI. And lo and behold, I have two!! So, frustrating! He has casted me. I go back on July 22…I fear it is not healed. But hearing this makes me feel less stressed….if it could possibly take 7 months to heal…..but do the five months prior to diagnosis count?

[@obinnaobiekwe4910]

Sorry about that. What's the status?

[@MarjBatic]

@ when I went back in July, he wanted me to wear the cast for two more me months.. After the next month my back was absolutely killing me, I think because of wearing the cast. I insisted on an MRI a month earlier than had been planned to see if it would be OK to stop wearing the cast. The MRI did show that the fracture was healed. The leg looked good. But, to this day, I still have lower leg pain. Especially in the morning when I get up. It does ease as the day progresses, but it’s still there, even though the MRI says it’s fine. So, I don’t know.

[@obinnaobiekwe4910]

@@MarjBatic Sorry about that. Maybe do some sports. Jogging, table tennis or something.

[@MarjBatic]

@@obinnaobiekwe4910 Welll that would be lovely, but my back pain is so severe that I cannot run or even be on my feet for more than about 15 minutes. I do think that perhaps using my leg more might be helpful but I can’t get to that point. I have met with my physiatrist and a spine surgeon, and I plan to see the spine surgeon again next week to explore the possibility that this continued leg pain is coming from my back. (And that the extreme leg pain I had prior to discovering the stress fracture was because I had two problems going on simultaneously ) I had a spinal fusion three years ago. It is surmised that either the area above and /or below the fusion is/are degenerating and pressing on things that might be affecting my leg. It’s been 10 months of hell, truly. I’m generally not a complainer, but I will complain to anybody who will listen if they will fix my pain!

[@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! :(

[@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 :(

[@magdalena2115]

Random tips: -If you tear your acl, get that surgery and get it asap. I tore mine before I really got into fitness, and I naturally began to put more weight on my left leg. The longer you wait for surgery, the more time you spend depending on your opposite leg… too much weight bearing might lead to a stress fracture, idk… -Don’t go vegan if you’re a runner lol. I think I got my stress fracture cuz I wasn’t getting enough calcium and or vitamin d and with the extra weight on my left leg, I got a stress fracture two months in! Its an interior stress fracture and god it sucks that even after a year, it’s been on and off pain. Just depends on what I do but high impact brings back the pain.

[@shannainalabama]

I’m a runner & think I may have a stress fracture on my right tibia. It’s early on but I’m perimenopausal so now I understand how this works in. The elliptical is something I enjoy - I’ve heard both pro & con on it. No pain when I used it. Also, I don’t feel any pain at all when I touch my tibia bone. Should I feel pain if it’s truly a stress fracture?

[@jaiwithani7913]

You just saved my shins! Thank you! 💕

[@LorenaAbreu]

wow I'm so glad!

[@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.

[@skayabaya]

so how are your shins doing after 4 years of making this video? just found out i have this thanks to you :D

[@dianehodgkinson7113]

I'd like to thank you for this - however, I have a diagnosed consultant based Stress Fracture just beneath my knee.... There is nor ever was any significant pain... I have been disabled due to Severe Lung Disease since 2008, I know I've had Osteo-arthritis in the knee for over 30 years. The fracture was only noticed when my Doctor sent me for a knee X-Ray as it had started giving way at times and made me stumble a lot...... So I really don't understand how it could have happened? If you or someone in this field can explain this to me I'd be incredibly grateful. BTW I'm English and when it comes to 'metric' measurements I haven't got a clue either!

[@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!!

[@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?

[@8888-b8x]

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]

@@8888-b8x 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.

[@Honkytonk1425]

Best video out there. You explained it well

[@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.

[@senseofyogatjallmo5255]

Thank you so much, this information was helpful 👍

[@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..

[@willb.139]

I have had bumps in my shins for about a decade now, but only when I walk and they're not hard so I'm guessing they aren't the hard bumps you spoke about at 4:20.

[@moij5962]

"Osggod-Schlatter"

[@willb.139]

@@moij5962 That's not what I have. I have muscle hernias of some kind, I think. If I walk regularly, they don't bother me.

[@sarahsussman8961]

Knee airbags in my car hit both my shins. Feels and looks like I took a bat to my shins. Didn't even know what knee airbags were before this. Not sure if it's bone bruise, shin splints, stress fracture, or all of the above. Thoughts on difference between bone bruises and stress fracture? Love your video and vibe. Thanks!

[@JDMimeTHEFIRST]

FYI to viewers: Americans who study health sciences and science do use the metric system. I know cm and often use it over inches.

[@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.

[@MvmtMetz]

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

[@sans_vlog]

In the case of a shin splint, can you see a photo showing swelling around the bone on X-RAY?

[@sofoklis1031]

My shin bone hurts but my MRI says everything is normal. What do I do? I haven't had a run in over 3 months

[@agcoyote]

Very well explained, thank you ;)

[@easyweezy7802]

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

[@BrandonSmith-pp9vt]

Very informational love it!! Stay safe!

[@LorenaAbreu]

thanks man!

[@cesarsalazardefazio9083]

Great expanation. Quite useful. Thanks kid.

[@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 ❤️

[@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.

[@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

[@chaldokid501]

Welp. Time to go get some tests and see what the damage is. Hope you managed to recover somewhat at least.

[@alexisanttila5301]

I thought it was shin splints but my bones ache intensely at night and hurt to the touch on one specific area. Noticed a bump on my right shin this evening. ...ugh

[@LorenaAbreu]

So sorry to hear that Alexis :(

[@annamadelena7254]

Great video! I'm 99% sure I have a tibia stress fracture but unable to see any doctor because to Covid. Happened 2 weeks ago now, the pin point where the fracture is feels less intense achy, I can touch it gently without it hurting as much, however can feel it when I flex my leg (if that makes sense) but still can't walk fully/normally on it yet...hoping it will heal itself with more time off running etc...!

[@JC-bs7ks]

Did you feel swelling or small bump in that area?

[@annamadelena7254]

@@JC-bs7ks yeah definitely a bit of swelling!

[@JC-bs7ks]

@@annamadelena7254 ohh ok. I put a hot compress on it and it helped a lot. Thank you. Glad that you’re fine now 😊

[@QuadraAce]

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

[@Awesome-for-trader]

Wow best information till now .. but my doctor is suggesting to wear bandage do i have to

[@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.

[@jaegershangout8123]

Does caloric deficit need to be avoided if you are already significantly over weight? I have a BMI of 29 have developed a stress fracture from running. I’d REALLY like to keep losing weight with non-impact exercises and low calorie diet!!

[@Munenushi]

2:43 - if I may help, 10cm (the decimeter) is the size of the ancient Egyptian measurement of "one hand", that is, the width of a human hand across all five digits - which is close to 10cm for the average human hand - half this then, is about 5cm. So, if you place your two fingers apart, roughly half the size of your hand in width [you did it great in your video!] then that is about 5cm :) Edit: just for fun, as a Canadian, we grew up with Metric rulers being used in schools - that's how I knew that your finger estimation in the video was pretty close to 5cm just seeing it - way to go! lol And to help other people from the USA; the width of your index finger is about 1cm!

[@mmatrunks8649]

What type of pain should you feel if you tap your leg if you think it's a stress fracture

[@copelandhannah4330]

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

[@techgient1842]

Amazing nice 👍

[@DoctorDj98]

Good vid 👍🏻