Heel spurs can cause significant discomfort and disrupt your daily routine. A common symptom is a sharp, knife-like pain in the heel when you first stand up in the morning, which can make getting out of bed challenging. Throughout the day, this pain often transforms into a dull ache, while inflammation and swelling at the front of the heel become noticeable. You might also feel heat radiating from the affected area and observe a small, visible bone-like protrusion under the heel. The heel's bottom may be tender to touch, making walking barefoot particularly uncomfortable. If you are experiencing these symptoms, it is important to seek professional help. A podiatrist can provide a precise diagnosis and effective treatment options tailored to your needs. Do not let heel spurs keep you from your daily activities. It is suggested you schedule an appointment with a podiatrist to get back on your feet comfortably.
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 Kenneth Donovan, DPM from Advanced Care Foot and Ankle. 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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