Speight's Podiatry - Treating foot related problems in central Auckland New Zealand

	Stress fractures
	These occur due to overuse of the feet. Pain usually occurs in relation to activity. Often the metatarsals of the foot are affected. It is also common to experience swelling, redness and decreased ability to mobilize the affected part of the foot when these fractures are present. The swelling in the affected area can be present for a number of weeks. The team can provide several useful options – they aim to manage the condition as a Stress Fracture takes several weeks to heel. The x-ray view shows a stress fracture in the xx metatarsal bone.

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