The heel spur is a calcification in the heel produced as a result of excessive and continuous stretching of the plantar fascia. This injury causes severe pain and inflammation in the heel area and the patient perceives a puncture like that of a needle, triggering a great difficulty for the normal support of the foot. The spur is usually caused by a very arched foot, overweight, the use of inappropriate footwear or a continuous bad posture when standing.
SYMPTOMS
The most frequent symptom in the heel spur is pain in the inner part of the heel and punctures that occur when the patient is standing. When the person is at rest, this pain subsides or disappears.
CAUSES
The causes of the heel spur are mainly attributed to the shape of the foot, therefore, if a person has a very arched foot a heel spur is more likely to appear. It also appears in people who are overweight and those who make sudden movements with the foot. People who suffer from flat foot can increase the tension in the plantar fascia and can lead to the appearance of the heel spur. Some medical professionals credit the appearance of the heel spur to the calcification of a part of the soft tissue in the area of the plantar face of the heel of the foot.
TREATMENT
When a person suffers from heel spur, the best treatment is to use appropriate footwear to release the point of support where the twinge is manifested “THERAPEUTIC AND BIOMECHANICAL FOOTWEAR BOCCIO” shoes manufactured according to the individual and particular need of each patient, made with 100% natural materials, comfortable and designed especially for this type of situation. That bring built-in orthopedic insoles that discharge the heel of tension, night splints, acupuncture, stretching exercises or infiltrations of anti-inflammatory drugs are also recommended, which are effective in eliminating or reducing pain. If these treatment techniques fail, in severe cases the heel spur can be corrected by surgical intervention.
PREVENTION
Heel spur can be prevented if plantar fasciitis is prevented. In order to achieve this goal, it is necessary to carry out a rigorous study of the foot and the plantar footprint. In case of appreciating any anomaly, it is necessary to order the manufacture of a specialized footwear “THERAPEUTIC AND BIOMECHANICAL FOOTWEAR BOCCIO” shoes manufactured according to the individual and particular need of each patient, made with 100% natural materials, comfortable and designed especially for this type of situation, which involves a template that neutralizes the imbalance in the footprint and can improve the support of the weight of the body.