Heel Pain due to Heel Spurs
Heel spur is bone growth on heel bone. It is often located on outer & under surface of heel bone. Where it is attached to plantar fascia. It’s a long band of connective tissue running from heel to ball of foot. This connective tissue act as a shock absorber during activity. This fascia can get overstretched from running, wearing poor-fitting shoes, or being overweight.
Pain results from the stress & inflammation of tissue pulling on the bone over time, the body builds extra bone in response to this stress-causing heel spurs.
Treatment
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Rest, soft sole footwear use, cold packs, anti-inflammatory drugs, correct stretching before activity, Achilles stretching, in severe cases, corticosteroid shots.
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Surgery in severe & prolonged cases.