Many people often assume that pain in the heel equates to a heel spur, but only 50 percent of people who have heel spurs actually feel any symptomatic pain. Instead of focusing on the possibility of a heel spur, patients should instead consider the reason why they are experiencing foot pain. This can include repetitive overuse, impact injuries, running or jumping, wearing high heels, arch pain, or other assorted causes such as inflammation and swelling from arthritis. Stretching, buying and wearing appropriate shoes, and taking anti-inflammatories, and icing the feet for pain can all help the feet recover from pain.
Heel spurs can be incredibly painful and sometimes might make you unable to participate in physical activities. To get medical care for your heel spurs, call Dr. Marc R. Frankel of The Frankel Foot and Ankle Center. Our doctors will do everything possible to treat your condition.
Heel Spurs
Heel spurs are formed by calcium deposits on the back of the foot where the heel is. This can also be a cause of small fragments of bone breaking off one section of the foot, attaching it to the back of the foot. Heel spurs can also be bone growth on the back of the foot. The bone may grow in the direction of the arch of the foot.
Older individuals usually suffer from heel spurs. Pain sometimes intensifies with age. Heel spurs are known to cause a substantial amount of pain. One of the main associations spurs are related to is plantar fasciitis.
Pain
The pain associated with spurs is oftentimes because of the weight placed on the feet. When someone is walking their entire weight is concentrated on the feet. Bone spurs then have the tendency to poke and affect other boners 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. Medicines, surgery, and herbal care are some options.
Relieve Your Heel Pain Today
Dr. Frankel founded Frankel Foot & Ankle to provide patients in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey tri-state area with the latest advances in diagnostic technology and treatment for sports medicine conditions, foot and ankle trauma response, and innovative surgical and regenerative approaches. Contact Frankel Foot & Ankle today. With offices in Milford, PA, Warwick, NY, and Middletown, NY we are the go-to podiatrist near you!
