Heel Spur Treatment

The calcaneus is the heel bone that forms the foundation of the rear part of the foot. The outward growth due to tiny calcium deposits on calcaneus is called the heel spur. It is also known as "calcaneal spurs," "foot spurs," or "osteophytes,". Heel spurs can remain undetected and grow over the course of several months or even years. But eventually, this pointed, shelf-shaped calcium growth will jab the soft, fatty tissue of the heel. This results in a stabbing sensation and intense heel pain with every step you take. Over time, heel spurs can cause a great deal of ankle pain in addition to damaging the fatty pad of your heel.

Pain, inflammation, and swelling at the front of your heel are some of the symptoms of heel spurs. The affected area may also feel warm to the touch. The symptoms may spread to the arch of your foot. Eventually, a small bony protrusion may be visible.

There might not be any symptoms for some heel spurs. About 50 percent of people with heel spurs experience pain from them. You may also not see any changes in soft tissues or bones surrounding the heel. X-rays are the best way to detect heel spurs than any other tests done. The presence of heel spurs is more often than not is a result of a condition known as Plantar Fasciitis. When the plantar fascia ligament, which runs along the bottom of the foot, is damaged, the body creates calcium deposits on the heel bone in an attempt to support the damaged fascia.

Self-diagnosis of a heel spur is very difficult. Mainly because the symptoms of heel spur are very similar to other ailments that cause heel pain and foot problems. It is important to consult a specialist, such as an orthopedic surgeon or a podiatrist, for a proper diagnosis. However, some common symptoms of heel spurs can include:

• Stabbing pain like a knife in the heel when standing up in the morning

• A dull ache in the heel throughout the rest of the day

• Inflammation and swelling at the front of the heel

• The heat radiating from the affected area

• Small, visible bone-like protrusion under the heel

• Difficulty in walking barefoot due to point of tenderness at the bottom of the heel

The 3D Custom Orthotic Insoles for Heel Spur uses acupressure therapy to stop the pain, then goes on to heal the problems that caused the heel spur or spurs to form. These 3D Custom Insoles physically re-stretch the plantar-fascia ligament while increasing the density of the heel’s natural fat pad, which is actually the body’s natural shock absorber. They also structurally support the heel bone to prevent the partial collapse of the mid-foot. These 3D Custom Insoles have been tested and proven highly effective in countless clinical studies. They simply outperform other heel spur orthotics.

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