Pain in one spot of a bone that gets worse with running or jumping

Overview

Common in runners.

Low bone density raises risk.

When to get medical care

Causes

Caused by repeated stress.

OwieClear has pages on 1 condition that can cause pain in one spot of a bone that gets worse with running or jumping. Each shows how soon to get care.

Common causes

• Stress fractureSee a doctor if it doesn't get better

  A tiny crack in a bone from repeated impact, most often in the foot or shin.

What you can do at home

• Rest.
• Low-impact exercise.

Medicines

Boot or crutches.

At the doctor

Imaging confirms.

Questions you may be asked

• Training

The exam

A bone exam.

Tests

• MRI

Prevention

Train smart.

• Increase slowly

Check your symptoms

Most symptoms have more than one possible cause. The symptom checker looks at all of your symptoms together, plus your age, and shows how soon to get care.

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