Whats the best way to get rid of plantar fasalist or heel spurs cause this thing is pretty painful?
I have heel spurs and I agree that they can be very painful. They can, of course, be repaired surgically. However, if you want to avoid surgery and the long recovery process, you can try exercise, medications, and orthotics (splints and heel pads).
Exercise:
Place your hands on a wall and lean against them. Put your uninjured foot on the floor in front of the injured foot. (The injured foot in back should have the heel off the floor). Stretch the back leg and foot gently.
Medication:
Inflammation and pain can be treated with ice and over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen (Advil).
An injection of a corticosteroid and a local anesthetic (such as xylocaine) can help if you have a severe case of plantar fasciitis. (If your heel spurs are a result of plantar fasciitis this procedure is used, but it is not used for pain that is only due to heel spurs).
Shoes and orthotics:
To reduce pressure on the your heel, wear comfortable shoes with thick soles, rubber heels, and an insole to relieve pressure. Slightly elevated heels can also help to relieve mild symptoms.
Night splints may help to relieve the pain. You can find them at www.footsmart.com. Heel cups do not help! In fact, when I tried one, it made it hurt even more.
There are two other options that I found online that you might be interested in:
1. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) can be used as an alternative to surgery for patients who have not responded to other treatments. The therapy uses low-dose sound waves to injure the surrounding tissues in the heel, which triggers healing of the tissues that are causing the pain. ESWT is performed at an outpatient surgical facility and involves local anesthesia and conscious sedation. Several long-term studies have shown benefits lasting a year or more, although other short-term studies have suggested that the treatment is ineffective. Results are not usually seen until at least 3 months after treatment.
2. Also research shows that injections of botulinum toxin (Botox), a protein used to temporarily paralyze certain muscles, reduces pain and improves patient's ability to walk.
I'm not so sure that I want to try Botox or ESWT, but if the other methods no longer work, I will try them as an alternative to surgery.
Good luck!
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