A heel spur is a calcification in the heel caused by excessive and prolonged stretching of the plantar fascia . This injury causes severe pain and inflammation in the heel area, and the patient experiences a pinprick like a needle, making it difficult to bear weight. Heel spurs are typically caused by a highly arched foot, being overweight, wearing inappropriate footwear, or persistently poor posture while standing.

Heel spur symptoms

The most common symptom of a heel spur is pain on the inside of the heel and a stabbing pain that occurs when the patient stands or takes a step. This pain lessens or disappears when the patient rests.

Causes of heel spurs

The causes of heel spurs are primarily attributed to the shape of the foot. Therefore, if a person has a highly arched foot, they are more likely to develop a heel spur. They also appear in people who are overweight and those who make sudden movements with their feet. People who suffer from flat feet may experience increased tension in the plantar fascia , which can lead to the development of a heel spur . Some medical professionals attribute the development of a heel spur to the calcification of a portion of the soft tissue in the plantar aspect of the heel of the foot.

Heel spur treatment

When a person suffers from "heel spurs" the best treatment is to use appropriate footwear to release the support point where the twinge becomes evident " BOCCIO THERAPEUTIC AND BIOMECHANICAL FOOTWEAR " is a shoe manufactured according to the individual and particular needs of each patient, made with 100% natural, comfortable materials and specially designed for this type of situations. Shoes that have built-in orthopedic insoles that relieve the heel of tension, night splints, acupuncture, stretching exercises or infiltrations of anti-inflammatory drugs are also recommended, which are effective in eliminating or reducing pain. If these treatment techniques fail, in severe cases the heel spur can be corrected through surgery.

Heel spur prevention

Heel spurs can be prevented by preventing plantar fasciitis . In order to achieve this goal, it is necessary to carry out a rigorous study of the foot and the footprint. If any abnormality is detected, it is necessary to order the manufacture of specialized footwear " THERAPEUTIC AND BIOMECHANICAL BOCCIO FOOTWEAR " shoes manufactured according to the individual and particular needs of each patient, made with 100% natural, comfortable materials and specially designed for this type of situation, which involves an insole that neutralizes the imbalance in the tread and can improve the support of the body's weight.