Can you get stress fractures on the top of your foot? (Read 943 times)

Hey everyone. Quick question. I ran a few too many miles on Friday (even though I knew I shouldn't have) and ended up getting sore on the top of my right foot (where your shoelaces are). It's not interfering with my running but if I flex my toes or press it, it's a little tender. Any suggestions as to what's caused it?

I agree... Plus, a stress fracture isn't likely to occur because of one run. I wouldn't worry about anything yet.

Seems pretty simple - don't think you need medicine for this. You will be fine in a few days.

Cool. Thanks guys

The pain and slight inflammation is still there and now I have a pain radiating from the outside middle part of my foot up the side of my calf too!! It's annoying enough to get me limping around first thing in the morning although it does seem to settle down during the day. I was able to run 5K on the treadmill last night without a bother though and probably try another 5K tonight too. I've been using Voltaren Gel several times a day and haven't needed painkillers (us Aussies are a tough breed ).

Aye, and a two-fisted beer-drinking bunch of blokes and sheilas you are, to boot. FWIW, I've had a couple pairs of shoes that caused that particular pain on the top of my foot no matter how they were laced. Not suggesting that alternate lacing isn't worth a try - on the contrary, if Lydiard or some other lacing method helps, that's great (e.g. http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/lacingmethods.htm). But if not, try setting those particular shoes aside for a while to see if there's any improvement.

"Aye"??? I hate to break it to you mate (while I'm putting a couple of shrimps on the barbie & necking a Fosters ), but 'aye' is actually a Scottish term But you do have a point about the shoes. I was wearing Adidas Supernova when I hurt my foot the other day which were a fantastic shoe when I bought an earlier model last year but since buying the 'new & improved' model, I've had a couple problems - they feel great to run in (better than the Mizunos) but I've taken skin off the backs of both feet several times (didn't happen with my old Supernovas) and now this problem with the top & side of my foot. I'll wear the Mizunos instead for the next week and if things improve I may have to retire the Adidas & buy a pair of Asic Nimbus.

"Aye"??? I hate to break it to you mate (while I'm putting a couple of shrimps on the barbie & necking a Fosters ), but 'aye' is actually a Scottish term

Heh... all I remember is, the Aussies I partied with back in my Navy days could drink... a lot... And you have the solution right there in your hand... enough Foster's, and you'll forget all about the ache on top of your foot.

actually i did get a stress fracture on top of my foot, and the dr. was so excited b/c it was such a RARE place. this was after a 10 mile run training for a half marathon.