Heels Spurs

Heel Spurs : 

A heel spur is a calcium deposit causing a bony protrusion on the underside of the heel bone. On an X-ray, a heel spur can extend forward by as much as a half-inch. The condition is sometimes known as "heel spur syndrome."

Risk factors for heel spurs include:


1.Walking gait abnormalities,which place excessive stress on the heel bone, ligaments, and nerves near the heel.
2.Running or jogging, especially on hard surfaces
3.Poorly fitted or badly worn shoes, especially those lacking appropriate arch support
4.Excess weight and obesity
5.Increasing age, which decreases plantar fascia flexibility and thins the heel's protective fat pad
6.Diabetes
7.Spending most of the day on one's feet.

Treatment :

Heel spurs are treated by measures that decrease the associated inflammation and avoid reinjury.
1.Local ice applications both reduce pain and inflammation
2. Anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen (Advil)
3.Orthotic devices or shoe inserts are used to take pressure off plantar spurs (donut-shaped insert), Similarly, sports running shoes with soft, cushioned soles can be helpful in reducing irritation of inflamed tissues from heel spurs. 4.Physical Therapy exercises
5.Infrequently, surgery is performed on chronically inflamed spurs.

Heel Spurs Pain Relief Brace  :

Ortho Heal Pneumatic Daytime Brace for Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Pain Relief, and Achilles Tendonitis Support.