How long will it take for a Tibial Stress reaction to heal?

29.5 days

I would wait to run for a couple of more weeks and then try to run. It still might feel not right in a couple of weeks but that could be weakness. It normally takes 4-6 weeks to heal but could be longer. In a couple of more weeks you could always have another bone scan and see if it has healed. In the mean time you should be able to run in the pool or ride an eliptical to maintain some fitness.

One thing that I learnt about stress fractures (four thereof) is that they are sneaky. If you think that it feels off, then it is. They start off as little niggles and you end up falling on your knees when you get out of bed because it hurts so much (that was the first). So, be cautious or you will regret it later.

Had that and this is what our sports med/orthopedist prescribled. Rule of thumb is 1 month off running. What is more important is when you return do non weight bearing cardio for a week, swim and bike if no pain, add elliptical for a week, then move to walk/jog NO MORE than 3 times per week. Let pain be your guide. If you experience pain back it off to last week's regimine. Increase intervals of running compared to walking . When you are running three times per week add mileage NO MORE THAN 10% per week. Continue to cross train on other days. Add calcium, get your vit D levels checked and most important you must STRENGTH TRAIN with weights to build bone health. Good luck. It sucks but you can come out better, pain free and fully recovered.

Also, try to figure out what caused the stress fracture in the first place. Are you doing too much fast stuff on hard surfaces? Are you running too fast downhill? How is your form? Are you pounding when you run? Are you taking easy days after hard days? How is your diet? Are you taking any supplements to help keep bones strong? Are you over or under weight? Are you structurely off?