What causes a heel spur? First, it is important to understand that heel
spurs are an abnormal type of bone growth that extends from the heel bone,
particularly on the bottom front of the heel bone and sometimes slightly
to the side. Usually, a heel spurs forms where the plantar fascia ligament
attaches to the bottom of the heel bone. The heel spur growth is made up
of calcium deposits that form when the plantar fascia pulls away from the
heel. Those who overuse, or put heavy stress on the plantar fascia, are at
risk of developing heel spurs.
There can be many causes of heel spurs. Most often, athletes or those who
have active lifestyles are particularly prone. This is because regular
running, jumping, or any activity that can cause the plantar fascia
ligament to stretch or extent excessively can cause a heel spur to
develop. Those who also lift heavy objects regularly can also cause too
much strain to be placed on the fascia, causing it to pull away from the
heel bone. The body's response to this process is depositing calcium in
the area of the front bottom portion of the heel, resulting in the bony
heel spur.
The Heel Spur growth itself has no feeling. However, pain results from the
protrusion of the Heel Spur into soft tissue around the heel of the foot.
The area around the spur may become inflamed and cause pain, as well as
bruising, as the pointed spur digs through sensitive nerves and tissue.
Pain is particularly painful when standing or walking on the inflamed
area. Following periods of rest, such as getting out of bed in the
morning, pain can be most severe since the heel spur is digging into
tissue for the first time after weight has been taken off of the injured
heel.
There are many heel spur treatments to choose from, however there are very
few that are effective in reversing the cause of heel spurs. Our heel spur treatments are among the few orthotic shoe inserts available that can treat the
occurrence of a painful heel spur, as well as treat related heel pain
conditions such as plantar fasciitis. They work by applying acupressure to
specific, crucial locations along the heel and fascia that help to reduce
pain and promote healing.
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