When Do I Run After a Stress Fracture?

[@kevinayoub6924]

It's hard to "like" your videos since having a stress fracture sucks so much but seriously, thank you for these videos. These have been helping me a lot.

[@NathanCarlson]

Oh for sure! These are tough and thanks for the kind words. Glad you've found them helpful.

[@emadbmohammed9605]

Thanks a lot, I’m currently recovering from a stress fracture and I’m gradually adding mileage every week!

[@NathanCarlson]

Glad it was a helpful video! Good luck with the recovery!

[@NathanCarlson]

Good luck on the rehab!

[@Manu-uz6zy]

Brother...how long does it take to recover from stress fracture???..plz reply

[@almensabani8560]

I'm recovering from a stress fracture too. It went almost 3 months and it's getting better every day. So i started cycling a few days ago to build up my fitness, muscles and bones.

[@NathanCarlson]

Sorry to hear that! Hope the recovery is going well!

[@moss-ccw7971]

Best video I'v found on the topic so far. Thank you from a 65yo hiker.

[@NathanCarlson]

Glad it was helpful!

[@4loones478]

My daughter is on two weeks recovery from Tibia stress fracture. This video was super helpful! She can’t wait to get back on the soccer field so I’m trying to learn as much as I can on this injury. Thank you for posting this video!

[@NathanCarlson]

Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@monicatmartella6644]

Thank you. Second metatarsal stress fracture. Cant take time off work. Will be cycling & on machines at the gym if I can get a grip on this pain & depression. Will follow an injury prevention training plan if I go back to running.

[@NathanCarlson]

Good luck on the rehab!

[@monicatmartella6644]

@@NathanCarlson Thank you.

[@jjjkinnemore]

I'm frustrated with stress fractures... 8 weeks later I started running and it's still very painful

[@NathanCarlson]

Sorry to hear that!

[@frocen1]

did you wear the boots while, did you have a bone analysis to make sure you do not have any bone problems. I just got mine 3 weeks ago, reading your comment made me feel depress and hopeless, how are you doing today?

[@MS-in6nr]

I think It's very common

[@saranorthcutt859]

I suffered from a stress fracture in my foot in July 2020. I suffered from a stress fracture in my femur Feb 2024. And I’m now, again, suffering from a stress fracture in my foot (July 2024). I have suffered from these stress fractures while breastfeeding. I have been researching and learned that women’s bone density decreases as much as 1%-3% PER MONTH during breastfeeding. I breastfed all three of my babies at least 1 year each and my stress fractures happened around 1 year postpartum. I have also read that bone density returns to normal 6-18 months post weaning. I’m sharing this information bc I do not believe running, breastfeeding, and bone density is talked enough within the running community! I’m just not sure there’s enough R&D on the subject.

[@alistairtopping5309]

That is a lot of stress fractures :( I had two In my femurs in May, waiting on an mri but seems as though I’ve got another in my fibula. It’s beyond frustrating, incredibly depressing

[@laurab9518]

It’s only been 10 weeks since my diagnosed stressed fracture started from overrunning and I’m feeling better. But it’s definitely not time to run. I can tell it’s not healed, it’s just been a reduction in pain.

[@NathanCarlson]

Good luck on the recovery!

[@Jus10-born2Run]

My stress fracture was upper hip where the femur meets the pelvic. I did not run at all for appx 3 months straight. The pain eventually subsided and I’m running 2-3 mile per day, working back into it. I went from 25mi weekly avg up to 40-60mi week avg within an 8-10 week timeframe. In other words I ramped up too fast. This caused my stress fracture.

[@shivanikamble1501]

@@Jus10-born2Run hello, good to hear.. how are you now. Wanted to ask i limp with my femoral stress fracture but no pain, when does the limping go away.. also not walking as much as i used to.. im on week 1

[@Humannn8ss8]

I had a metatarsal stress fracture earlier this year and started running after having 9 weeks off. Then when I was 8 weeks back into running I got a sacrum stress fracture.

[@NathanCarlson]

Ugh. Sorry to hear that!

[@Alex.1739]

Do you think they were related to each other,?

[@Humannn8ss8]

@@Alex.1739 probably. I lost heaps of conditioning during the 9 week rest period and when I returned to running I built up too quickly.

[@Alex.1739]

@@Humannn8ss8 I stopped running for 7 weeks when I hurt my back. Then jumped straight back into normal training and got a stress fracture

[@sammyiphone9966]

@@Humannn8ss8 I'm 12 weeks in and it still hurts to run😂😂😂

[@robsonmulenga8775]

Man thank you,your info is very very helpful ❤

[@NathanCarlson]

Thanks for watching and the kind words!

[@jeramiahmedina7647]

I learned a lot from you thanks!

[@NathanCarlson]

Thanks for watching and for the kind words!

[@Alex.1739]

Got the all clear to run!!

[@NathanCarlson]

Congrats!

[@tibialplateaufractures6470]

Good and nice explanation

[@NathanCarlson]

Thanks!!

[@eskility]

so when at the recovery phases do one start the strength training with squats, deadlifts etc heavy? Is it once you can walk pain free after the 3-4 weeks of no load bearing of for example the foot?

[@NathanCarlson]

I will normally have patients complete 1-2 weeks of exercise with body weight or band before advancing to squats, deadlifts, lunges, etc with external load.

[@eskility]

@@NathanCarlsonthank you for the reply! So when can you start body weight exercises? The same time you start walking, in other words, after the initial 3-4 weeks of no weight bearing?

[@NathanCarlson]

@@eskility with most of my patients I'll have them complete 1 week of ADLs and then begin progression to bodyweight exercises.

[@eskility]

@@NathanCarlson thank you again. I guess it is smart to keep doing bodyweight for a while before adding heavy strength training then? How many months after no pain in ADL before it can be resumed? Squats with 5x5 100kg and unilateral calf raises for example? I would assume that puts a big load on the metarsals.

[@lsa8286]

I was diagnosed with a stress fracture of the ankle about six months ago. I wore a stirrup for 3 months and the doctor told me that everything was fine. I have been very careful not to irritate it. I have not gone back to running (nor even long walks). I was doing squats the other day, and am feeling the pain and irritation that I initially felt. I feel like I am back at "square one". Can squats do that? (Very frustrating!)

[@NathanCarlson]

Sorry to hear that!

[@Rajeshparmar-yh9pv]

I am preparing for the police physical exam since last three months. Just a week ago I started having stress fracture in the tibia of my left leg. After getting the doctor to examine me, he told me that I have stress fracture. He asked me to take some supplements and forbade me from running for 21 days. But my legs became normal in a week and I started running again after 10 days. After running for a week, the pain has started again. I have a physical exam after a month. And I don't want to fail in it, so I haven't even got an X-ray done. This exam is my last attempt. After that I will never be able to give physical. Because my age limit will be over. Please tell me if you have any useful suggestion.

[@satyajeetkumar2201]

Sir my left leg tibiya bone fracture when do I run in this days (I am Indiana) please reply sir

[@NathanCarlson]

Tough question. It’s always best to find a good local provider!

[@tapandhar4707]

3 month ago my tibia broke, i can not running 🥺

[@gsrywebley4617]

This is bushit I can run on my leg but o can't control a soccer ball or tackle

[@sravanb8285]

I'm frustrated a tibia stress fuctur .80 days complete when I can start running ?

[@msbutterflyz]

Get into the pool.

[@ajitjadhav1925]

I have stress fracture from last 2months and it's not repairing.

[@NathanCarlson]

Sorry to hear that!

[@petruadrianpatrascu6239]

Where is the crack?

[@TrevorBuick]

In my experience it's 3 months minimum, and maybe six months, DONT run too soon

[@NathanCarlson]

It definitely takes long than you’d expect!

[@nikhilmalhotra5910]

I am preparing for Indian Army and I am Suffering from this i didnt run since 13 feb 2021 My exam will be take on 18 April Can i run for my practice?

[@gilesotojr]

Hope you passed

[@nikhilmalhotra5910]

@VIJAY KUMAR 3 mahina proper rest and 20 day full bed rest

[@nikhilmalhotra5910]

@VIJAY KUMAR yes Huva tha wesa mene fiber plaster krvaya tha bha 20 din ka jis se muje proper rest mila bed rest or Calcium ki tab Leta tha 2 bar din me And Paya khata tha Nonveg

[@nikhilmalhotra5910]

@VIJAY KUMAR yes bro ab fine he but jyada load lelu to sometime pain hota he but utna excessive nhi normal

[@nikhilmalhotra5910]

@VIJAY KUMAR Fiber cast krva le 15 din ya 20 din ka Calcium course kr Ghar pe Core workout kr and 2 mahine rest lele Bcz This is worst Or Jab running start kre Ek dm slow and Short running se strt kr and running se ane ke bad icing Amd hot watter Therapy krta reh Running start kre to Multivitamin and Calcium lena rakhna Bcz ye hota hi he tab jab hum Minerals and vitamins nahi lete and Bohot load lete he body pai so Dhya rakhna diet pe