
13/09/2025
It started as a bit of soreness after a run.
Nothing major. Just a dull ache in the foot that settled by the next day.
So she kept training.
She was preparing for a half marathon, and didn’t want to lose momentum.
But slowly, the pain got sharper.
It stuck around longer.
Some nights it even woke her up.
Her GP said the X-ray looked fine. Told her to rest for a bit and carry on.
But deep down, she knew something was off.
When she came to us, the pattern sounded all too familiar.
- Localised pain near the second metatarsal.
- Night pain.
- Swelling now and then.
We referred her for an MRI. And there it was, a clear stress fracture.
The truth is, most stress fractures don’t show up on X-rays.
They get missed.
And by the time they’re diagnosed, they’ve often gone from minor stress to full-blown injury.
The good news?
Once we had answers, her recovery was simple...
Rest, load management, and structured rehab.
Now she’s back to running pain-free, and much more in tune with her body.
Don’t ignore foot pain that lingers, throbs at night, or feels deep.
Catching these injuries early can save you weeks of frustration.
👇 Read the full blog to learn what to look out for.
🔗 - https://sharpphysiotherapy.co.uk/stress-fractures-foot-running/
The Sharp Physio Team