I think I have a bone spur in the bottom of my foot how can you tell?
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Need to see a podiatrist(foot doctor.) Many effedtive treatments for this.and they specialize in it. One thing that REALLY helps is shoes with a high rounded arch. They are WONDERFUL. Best are Cherokee Rockers. you can do a web search for them...there are several sites that sell them...also maybe local stores. Also, before you stand up, put your legs out in front of you and bring your toes toward your head, stretching the sole of your foot, hold for several seconds. This will help relieve the pain when you stand. See web site below for more info on Plantar fasciitis (heel spurs).
it hurts like holy crap. You need to get an x-ray
X-ray is the only way to know for sure...but it is very painful especially in the morning. The pain from mine went away after one cortozone shot.
Ooh! I asked myself this question not that long ago.
Bone spurs on their own rarely cause pain or problems. Any pain you're feeling is probably plantar fasciitis. There is a covering on the bottom of your feet under the skin called fascia. It's like cling wrap, it holds the tendons and muscles together. Sometimes it cramps up and becomes painful.
Treatments include: massage (I find this very helpful and it's something you can do yourself), stretching the calf muscle regularly (again- very helpful and it doesn't take long to do), and buying really comfy shoes, not standing on hard floors etc.
As mentioned, I have this condition too.
I completely agree with Comfyfox on everything. My point especially, 'cause I've had them too! is that you need to get new shoes! Bone spurs hurt like !!
Don't know what you do for work, but you need comfy shoes! No matter what!
I have plantar faciitis, and it is EXTREMELY painful.
You can have bone spurs without plantar faciitis, and have pain, too.
If it's constantly feeling like you have a rock in your shoe when you walk, it's probably a bone spur.
If your pain is worse when you've been off your feet for awhile and then subsides, it's more than likely plantar faciitis.
It really doesn't much matter. If you have a bone spur, it's probably because of long-standing plantar aponeuritis, and it's the latter you need to treat. Or it could be a bursitis. At any rate, you'll need professional help with both the diagnosis and treatment.
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