What are the differences between stress reactions and fractures? What is the difference in heal time for each? The internet has almost no information on this, thanks!
What are the differences between stress reactions and fractures? What is the difference in heal time for each? The internet has almost no information on this, thanks!
There really is no "vs" here. They are two injuries that fall on the same continuum. A stress reaction is generally a precursor to a stress fracture. There is some stress and activity in the bone but not enough for a stress fracture to develop.
Depending on location, and how early you catch it, stress reactions can take as little as 2-3 weeks of rest to heal. Again though if you push through with a stress reaction you are likely on your way to a stress fracture, which typically takes a minimum of 6-8 weeks to heal.