{"id":1706,"date":"2020-08-22T12:22:12","date_gmt":"2020-08-22T12:22:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/?p=1706"},"modified":"2020-08-31T05:50:32","modified_gmt":"2020-08-31T05:50:32","slug":"heel-spur-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/heel-spur-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention","title":{"rendered":"Heel Spur- Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors and Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A heel spur\nis a calcium deposit that caused bony development. These growths can occur in\nthe back of or below your heel, or under your foot sole. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people\nmay have no symptoms while others may have severe heel pain. A heel spur can\nalso be associated with plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the tissue that\nsupports the foot&#8217;s spine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/heel-spur-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#Heel_Spur_Symptoms\" title=\"Heel Spur Symptoms\">Heel Spur Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/heel-spur-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#Heel_spurs_causes\" title=\"Heel spurs causes\">Heel spurs causes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/heel-spur-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#What_Are_Risk_Factors_for_Heel_Spurs\" title=\"What Are Risk Factors for Heel Spurs?\">What Are Risk Factors for Heel Spurs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/heel-spur-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#_What_are_the_potential_complications_of_heel_spurs\" title=\"&nbsp;What are the potential complications\nof heel spurs?\">&nbsp;What are the potential complications\nof heel spurs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/heel-spur-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#How_to_prevent_heel_spurs\" title=\"How to prevent heel spurs?\">How to prevent heel spurs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heel_Spur_Symptoms\"><\/span>Heel Spur Symptoms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pain on the\nheel is probably the most noticeable symptom of a heel injury. Nevertheless, a\nheel injury may cause pain to radiate through the foot with the complicated\nstructure of the foot and ankle \u00e2\u20ac\u201c making it difficult to diagnose initially. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the\nsigns that will help you understand better whether you are having a heel\ninjury:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Pain such as &#8220;a knife cutting in the back of the heel&#8221; <\/li><li>Swelling of soft tissue and inflammation in and around the heel\nregion and back <\/li><li>Bursitis, a painful disease affecting the thin, fluid-filled sacs\nthat support the bones, tendons, and muscles near the joints of the heel. <\/li><li>Redness on the heel<\/li><li>Heat-radiating from heel <\/li><li>An initial pain when you first get up<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest\nway to diagnose a heel injury and devise a treatment plan is also through an\nX-ray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heel_spurs_causes\"><\/span>Heel spurs causes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the\nmost frequent causes of heel spurs is the wear-and-tear that happens with\nosteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis affects the cartilage which is cushioning the\nheel bone edge. Bone spurs are created, as the body attempts to repair the\ndamage. However, some other can heel spurs and risk factors include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Various ways of walking <\/li><li>Walk or jog. <\/li><li>Shoes which do not support<\/li><li>Overweight weight, especially obesity<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Risk_Factors_for_Heel_Spurs\"><\/span>What Are Risk Factors for Heel Spurs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several\nfactors increase the risk of heel spurs developing. Including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Physical\nactivity<\/strong>:\nRunning and jumping may damage the heel and the foot arch. <\/li><li><strong>Hard surface\nactivity<\/strong>:\nWalking, running or jumping regularly on hard surfaces will wear your heel\ndown. <\/li><li><strong>Heel trauma<\/strong>: Bruising\nthe heel and removing the membrane that protects the heel will lead to spurs in\nthe heel.<\/li><li><strong>Getting\nolder<\/strong>:\nIn a 2008 study heel spurs were found to be normal in older men and women. <\/li><li><strong>Being female<\/strong>: In a 2014\nstudy heel spurs were found to be more common in women than in men. <\/li><li><strong>Being\noverweight<\/strong>:\nResearchers have found heel spurs to be associated with obesity. <\/li><li>Improper footwear: Also wearing shoes that do not fit properly,\nhave lost their support, or are not comfortable, such as flip-flops, can lead\nto spurs on the feet.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_What_are_the_potential_complications_of_heel_spurs\"><\/span>&nbsp;What are the potential complications\nof heel spurs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Painful heel\nspurs will impair your ability to walk correctly, which may change your gait\nand cause knee, hip, or back problems. Increased pain may also affect the\nquality of life because due to the pain it can because you can skip certain\ntasks and daily exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If foot\nsurgery is required to treat spurs in your feet, consider the risk of surgical\ncomplications. Those include heightened discomfort, inflammation, clots of\nblood, and bleeding. To explore the benefits and risks of heel surgery for your\ncondition it is necessary to consult with an experienced foot surgeon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_prevent_heel_spurs\"><\/span>How to prevent heel spurs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Preventing\nheel spurs requires a greater commitment to the general health of your foot. Be\nmindful of the pressures you put on your feet every day. Be sure at the end of\nthe day, to give them rest. As a rule of thumb, any heel pain that occurs\nshould never be pushed through. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking,\nrunning, or wearing shoes that cause heel pain can lead to long-term problems\nsuch as heel spurs. If after some exercise you feel heel pain ice the area and\nrest your foot before it gets better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some other\ntips which may help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rest<\/li><li>Cold packs<\/li><li>Anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen<\/li><li>Proper stretching before activity<\/li><li>Proper footwear or shoe inserts<\/li><li>Corticosteroid injections<\/li><li>Surgery (for more severe, prolonged conditions)<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A heel spur is a calcium deposit that caused bony development. These growths can occur in the back of or below your heel, or under your foot sole. Many people may have no symptoms while others may have severe heel pain. 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