Heel Spur Health Feed

For some people, the simple act of walking can be very uncomfortable. This is because they may be suffering from a heel spur. Heel spurs are calcium deposits that cause a bony protrusion on the underside of the heel bone. Heel spurs themselves may be painless but walking or jogging can make the person like a knife or pin is sticking into his or her sole. This may also be felt while standing up after being seated for a long time. Heel spurs do not heal on resting and usually need medical attentio...more

For some people, the simple act of walking can be very uncomfortable. This is because they may be suffering from a heel spur. Heel spurs are calcium deposits that cause a bony protrusion on the underside of the heel bone. Heel spurs themselves may be painless but walking or jogging can make the person like a knife or pin is sticking into his or her sole. This may also be felt while standing up after being seated for a long time. Heel spurs do not heal on resting and usually need medical attentio...more

Hi
Apply ice pack to affected area for 5 mins ,3-4 times daily.
Do contrast bath i.e cold and hot fomentation.
Use soft and comfortable footwear.
Avoid prolonged standing and walk for long distance.
Consult to a Physiotherapist and to learn proper stretching exercises.
Take care.

Get treated with Ultrasonic therapy which would directly heal the calcaneal spur (inflammation of the calcaneum bone) which causes the heel pain in majority of the cases. Along with ultrasonic therapy, shortwave diathermy also can be given. Simultaneously it is better to wear MCR chappals (micro cellular rubber) which will help to transfer the weight evenly in the feet so that the weight will be completely felt in the heel area. Simultaneously it is better to wear MCR chappals (micro cellular ru...more

Dear lybrate-user
I think you have insertional tendinopathy of tendo Achilles and can be cured with ESWT.
It is non operative and non invasive treatment and has no side effects.

Stretching and strengthening exercises or use of specialized devices may provide symptom relief. These include:
physical therapy. A physical therapist can instruct you in a series of exercises to stretch the plantar fascia and achilles tendon and to strengthen lower leg muscles, which stabilize your ankle and heel. A therapist might also teach you to apply athletic taping to support the bottom of your foot.
Night splints. Your physical therapist or doctor might recommend that you wear a ...more

Sir, if it's a spur in calcaneum you can have a modified foot wear. Mcr slippers with cushion pad for heels. Physiotherapy, ice packs.

Wear soft footwear
Increase water in take
Start contrast bath and planter fascia stretching exercises.
For detailed information about exercises please refer my health tips or consult me on private consultation.
Also check your serum uric acid level

take contrast bath.
avoid prolonged standing and walking.
use special shoes for this pblm.
if no response ..go for physiotherapy treatment like... wax and us treatment

Heel bone spur is a form of calcium deposit that causes a bony protrusion under the heel bone. An X-ray can reveal up to a half inch elongation under the hill. Without image report, this condition is commonly known as heel spur syndrome. Heel spurs are mostly painless but reports of pain in not uncommon. They are often related to plantar fasciitis. The latter is an inflammation of the connective tissue that stretches through the foot bottom connecting the heel bone and the football.

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