What are heel spurs?
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Actually, heel spurs are caused by a traction on the front of the heel bone by the plantar fascia which is the thick cord running towards the big toe (imagine it as stretching a piece of chewing gum). These commonly occur as the foot sags and the medial arch drops. Best treatment is a rigid medial arch insole, available from your physio or an orthotist. The podiatrist will likely charge you a stupid amount of money, the correct insoles will cost about $100. If this fails, then a steroid injection can settle it down. Failing this, an orthopaedic surgeon can perform a plantar fasciotomy, and release the cord, removing the tension. Insoles settle it down in most cases. Avoid anyone who wants to excise the spur! It is not the problem, and contrary to public opinion, does not cause symptoms, it is the ongoing tension on the plantar fascia that causes the pain.
dry cracked feet
It is extra bone growth on your heel. It can cause pain but not always.
Calcium deposits in the Achilles area of the foot that hurt like SIN. If they have been diagnosed by a podiatrist then follow the doctor's recommendations. Some times a shot of cortisone is needed to dissolve them.
Inflammed little bony protrusions in your heels. Wear higher heels and plenty of padding. The doc could put some cortisone in it to help it heal.
Painful growths of bone on the underside, front of the heel bone.
The elightened one has given you some good information, but I would also consider the right kind of massage therapy as a treatment:
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