The calcaneal spur is a bone formation, which is a spiky protrusion on the surface of the calcaneal tubercle . Spur on the heel can appear for various reasons. One of them is flat feet, arising from improper distribution of the load on the feet. Also, with excessive severity on the calcaneus, this disease gradually develops. This is mainly overweight . Many, due to the fact that they want their foot to look tiny, buy tight shoes without thinking that it irritates the periosteum of the calcaneus, and ultimately there is a spur on the heel. Calcaneus bone injury can also trigger this disease. Oddly enough, but if a person has impaired blood circulation and metabolism, this can also contribute to the formation of heel spurs. With prolonged chronic joint disease, this ailment also occurs.
Spur on the heel is accompanied by very severe pain during walking. The peak of pain mainly occurs in the morning. When the patient gets out of bed, the first steps are given with great difficulty. It is simply impossible to become a sore heel and you have to rely on nearby objects. After a few steps, the pain usually goes away. Prolonged sitting also causes similar symptoms. Acute piercing pain at the first moment can interfere with the movement of a person. The pain that causes a spur on the heel can be of a different nature, for example, in the form of a strong burning sensation, or vice versa, sharp and stitching.
In order to prevent the occurrence of heel spurs, it is necessary to take the necessary measures in advance that will help preserve the bone-articular apparatus and prevent its premature wear. First of all, you need to take care of eliminating excess weight, avoid overloading the feet. It is also advisable to prevent the development of flat feet. If necessary, it is necessary to timely treat joint diseases. One of the main recommendations is the selection of comfortable to wear shoes. Gymnastics for the legs is very useful, which improves blood circulation. You can use a variety of massage devices.
In order for the treatment of spurs on the heel to be most effective, it is first necessary to relieve the diseased area. This is achieved with orthopedic insoles having a recess and soft padding under the heel. You can use a special heel pad with a hole in the center. This device will somewhat relieve the heel spur.
Subject to all the necessary preventive measures, heel spur and its treatment will not cause any special trouble. The severity of the disease largely depends on its neglect.
If heel spur arose as a result of flat feet, in this case, orthopedic shoes or orthopedic insoles are also prescribed. This helps to reduce pain when walking. The feeling of fatigue is also reduced, the heaviness in the legs is almost not felt.
In parallel with orthopedic treatment, the effect is achieved with anti-inflammatory drugs. The use of warm baths for feet, mud treatment, ultrasound and laser therapy are recommended. In some cases, radiotherapy is used.
In severe and advanced cases, intervention is possible in an operational way, but this is an extreme measure. For the most part, heel spur treatment is performed without surgery.
Alternative methods are also used to treat this disease. One of them is as follows. You need to steam your feet well in hot water with the addition of a small amount of baking soda. Then attach a slice of Kombucha to the sore spot and fix it with a bandage.
Another method is to tie fresh May burdock or plantain, as well as coltsfoot, to the heel. You can pour pepper under the heel into the sock, and so go all day.
Walking barefoot along dewy grass is very useful. Shoes are recommended to be worn with heels not exceeding three to four centimeters.