stress fracture
If your calves are aching, it could be shin splints. But that’s not the only cause of achy shins. Stress fractures also cause calf pain and tenderness. How can you tell the difference between the two?
Find out what factors put you at risk for stress fractures and how to prevent them.
I was a very sick little girl when I was 10 years old; I had developed the autoimmune disease type one diabetes so my body had stopped producing insulin and I was cannibalizing myself in order to have enough energy to move through my day. Ten years later I was doing great (I have taken
If you have a stress fracture and want to maintain your muscular and cardiovascular endurance levels, it is important to not cease exercising altogether. A stress fracture can be a great excuse to dust off the bicycle in your garage, visit the pool or hit the gym’s cardio room or perhaps try a zero impact indoor cycle workout like Cycle Max or some of my workouts from the Low Impact Series. Always check with your doctor about which type of exercise activity would be appropriate for your type of injury.
