Heel Spurs (Bone Spurs)

What are Heel Spurs?

Heel spurs are bone growths on the bottom of the heel where muscles and other soft tissue attach to the heel bone. Early signs of heel pain are typically due to plantar fasciitis. Heel spurs can develop when this pain is ignored and the chronic inflammation increases the stress on the fascia (i.e., the tough, fibrous band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the base of the toes). The end result is bone growth on the bottom of the heel.

Treatment of Heel Spurs

Conservative treatment includes taping of the foot, anti-inflammatory medications, and possibly cortisone injection. An exercise regimen, night splints, and physical therapy can be used in an attempt to reduce inflammation. Custom orthotics can be used to reduce the stress and strain on the plantar fascia, effectively reducing symptoms. If these conservative treatments fail, surgery may be indicated. In such cases, you should seek the opinion of a trained medical professional.

Alphabetical Index of Injuries:

» Achilles Tendon Rupture
» Achilles Tendonitis
» Calf Pull, Strain, or Tear
» Concussion
» Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
» Dislocated Shoulder
» Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
» Groin Pull, Strain, or Tear
» Hamstring Pull, Strain, or Tear
» Heel Spurs (Bone Spurs)
» High Ankle Sprain (Syndesmotic Ankle Sprain)
» Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
» Little League Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
» Plantar Fasciitis
» Runner’s Knee (Chondromalacia Patellae)
» Separated Shoulder
» Sever’s Disease (Calcaneal Apophysitis)
» Shin Splints
» Sprained AC Joint
» Sprained Ankle
» Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
» Torn Rotator Cuff
» Turf Toe (Metatarsalphalangeal Joint Sprain)