A stress fracture is a small crack in a bone, or severe bruising within a bone. Most stress fractures are caused by overuse and repetitive activity; they are common in runners and athletes who participate in running-intensive sports, such as soccer and basketball.
Pain from stress fractures usually develops gradually and is worse during weight-bearing activities. You also typically experience point tenderness at the site of the fracture.
The second and third metatarsals of the foot, which are thinner (and often longer) than the adjacent first metatarsal, are most prone to stress fractures. This is the area of greatest impact on your foot when you push off to walk or run.
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