What are heel spurs? This is a bone outgrowth from 3 to 12 mm in the form of a spike (osteophyte) on the inner surface of the calcaneus. Squeezing the soft tissues of the foot, the spikes cause excruciating pain sensations "nail in the heel."
Calcaneal spur occurs as a result of increased loads on the calcaneal region, with age-related changes, as a result of vascular or neurodystrophic disorders, rheumatism or injuries. Often the situation is aggravated by inflammation of the mucous bags and muscle tissue of the sole.
It is necessary to begin treatment at the stage of, so to say, “starting pain”, while it is still possible to treat spurs on the heel with folk remedies (without surgical intervention).
“Starting pain” occurs in the heel when resting on it and is the first bell indicating that you need to see a doctor, usually a surgeon or orthopedist.
A life in which every step is an insurmountable pain becomes impossible. Heel spur, untreated at the initial stage, in a quarter of cases leads to limited mobility. Often appointed bed rest, transfer to more gentle working conditions. In any case, with a heel spur, it becomes difficult to lead a habitual life, especially for those who are used to active work or go in for sports.
Treatment of spurs on the heel with folk remedies is carried out for a long time - from 2 weeks to a month and a half.
With a heel spur, it is necessary to observe the gentle mode for the foot, load it less and use orthopedic shoes, insoles, arch supports (photo No. 2), put some kind of unloading compensators from soft materials under the heel for 1-1.5 months.
To remove salts from the body, it will be useful to review your menu. Introduce cucumbers, watermelons, pumpkin, fresh cabbage, parsley, and celery into your daily diet. Instead of tea, it’s nice to drink a decoction of watermelon peels and horsetail.
Before starting treatment for spurs on the heel with folk remedies, consult a doctor so that he makes a diagnosis. Self-medication can be dangerous.
Instead of shock wave therapy used in medical practice, you can do spur massage on your legs at home (photo No. 3).
It is recommended to start treatment of spurs on the heel with folk remedies simple ointment in preparation. The washed raw egg is placed in a mayonnaise jar and poured with vinegar essence until completely covered. The jar is corked and kept in the refrigerator until the shell dissolves (within 10 days).
Then they take out the egg in an enameled bowl (having previously removed the film), triturated, mixed with the remaining essence and 40 g of butter (unsalted).
The ointment is rubbed on the heels daily at night and put on cotton socks. It is strictly forbidden to insulate with compresses and plastic wrap, in order to avoid burns.
The same ointment is used in the treatment of cracks and corns on the legs.
Long-term use of alcohol tincture of the flowers of
common lilac gives a good result. Dry flowers (100 g) are poured with vodka or moonshine (1 l) and insisted in tightly corked glassware for 8-10 days. Tincture is taken orally 30 drops 2-3 times a day. In parallel, heel spurs are rubbed with the same tincture.
Treatment of spurs on the heel with folk remedies also includes barefoot walks on the dewy grass in the warm season.
Be healthy.