Heel spurs are calcium deposits that form on the underside of your heel, towards the front. They can be caused by repeated tears of the membrane covering the heel bone as well as long-term stress on muscles, ligaments, and the plantar fascia. Additional causes of heel spurs include arthritis, obesity, wearing improper or worn out footwear, having high arches, flat feet, or an abnormal walking pattern, and trauma to the heel. Heel spurs are not always painful, nor are they always visible to the naked eye. Since they often occur in tandem with plantar fasciitis—and sometimes share the same type of pain, inflammation and swelling in the heel—they can often go undetected unless discovered through an imaging test. A podiatrist may treat heel spurs with rest, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medicine, or custom orthotics, and use surgery only if pain persists or worsens after trying these more conservative methods.

Heel spurs can be incredibly painful and sometimes may make you unable to participate in physical activities. To get medical care for your heel spurs, contact Gregory Rorick, DPM from Rorick Podiatry, PC. Our doctor will do everything possible to treat your condition.

Heels Spurs

Heel spurs are formed by calcium deposits on the back of the foot where the heel is. This can also be caused by small fragments of bone breaking off one section of the foot, attaching onto the back of the foot. Heel spurs can also be bone growth on the back of the foot and may grow in the direction of the arch of the foot.

Older individuals usually suffer from heel spurs and pain sometimes intensifies with age. One of the main condition's spurs are related to is plantar fasciitis.

Pain

The pain associated with spurs is often because of weight placed on the feet. When someone is walking, their entire weight is concentrated on the feet. Bone spurs then have the tendency to affect other bones and tissues around the foot. As the pain continues, the feet will become tender and sensitive over time.

Treatments

There are many ways to treat heel spurs. If one is suffering from heel spurs in conjunction with pain, there are several methods for healing. Medication, surgery, and herbal care are some options.

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