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Heel spur diseases

07 Jul 18

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Heel spur - what is it?

A heel spur is a bone growth in the form of a wedge, beak or spike, which forms in the area of ​​attachment of the Achilles tendon or in the area of ​​the tubercle of the heel bone on the plantar side.

The disease is quite common - it accounts for more than ten percent of the total number of all pathologies of the musculoskeletal system. It has been noticed that women after 40-45 years of age suffer from heel spurs more often.

Causes of heel spurs

Heel spurs are caused by:

  • obesity (increased load on the legs);
  • drooping of the internal longitudinal arch of the foot (longitudinal flatfoot);
  • daily long standing with bare feet on a hard surface, walking on it;
  • high tone of the calf muscles;
  • circulatory disorders of the lower extremities;
  • arthrosis, arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis;
  • metabolic disorders (for example, gout);
  • traumatic injury to the calcaneus.
  • Statistics show that in 90% of cases, heel spurs are a consequence of flat feet. This is explained by the fact that when the arch drops, the load on the foot is distributed unevenly, the tendons are constantly overstrained. It is even possible for them to be torn off from the underlying bones. As a result, not only the surface layer of bone tissue becomes inflamed, but also its deeper layers.

    Symptoms of heel spurs

    The size of the heel spur that occurs is not related to the severity of the symptoms of the disease. Sometimes the patient loses his ability to work with a growth of a tiny size or, on the contrary, does not experience any discomfort with a huge bone growth.

    Most often, the disease manifests itself as pain while walking. The patient complains that he has a hot nail in his heel. This symptom is especially pronounced during the start of walking (after a long rest, night sleep).

    Gradually, the patient's gait changes. This is due to the desire to reduce pain in the foot. Adaptive tension in the muscles of the back and legs occurs, the knees are overloaded, and the lower back and neck constantly hurt.

    In some cases, the pain symptom is so severe that the person cannot step on the affected leg at all and moves on crutches.

    It is easier to prevent a disease than to deal with the consequences.

    Diagnosis of heel spurs

    When examining a painful heel, the doctor usually sees no changes. Calluses and swelling are only occasionally observed. When pressing on the foot, the patient experiences severe pain.

    To confirm a preliminary diagnosis of a heel spur, an x-ray is taken. It shows a bone outgrowth that resembles a spike running along the plantar surface of the heel bone and exits the zone of fixation of the plantar aponeurosis. In the early stages of the disease, an x-ray may not show the presence of a spur, which makes diagnosis difficult.

    It should be noted that bone growth is not always a disease. In some people, it is discovered by chance during a routine examination and does not cause any discomfort. This suggests that a heel spur may be a normal variant that does not require treatment.

    Is a heel spur dangerous?

    In every fourth patient who believes that there is no need to remove a heel spur, the disease leads to a partial loss of mobility. It is important to give up an active lifestyle and stay in bed during treatment.

    It is also possible that the bone growth can transform into a benign tumor formed by nerve cells and fibers.

    Risk group for developing the disease

    Most often, heel spurs form in:

  • athletes who place heavy loads on their heels;
  • people with flat feet;
  • obese patients;
  • women over 40-45 years old;
  • pregnant women against the background of weight gain.
  • How to get rid of heel spurs. Preventive measures

    To avoid heel spurs, you must:

  • monitor your own weight and eat right;
  • eliminate overloading of the feet;
  • treat flat feet;
  • wear only high-quality and comfortable shoes;
  • use special orthopedic insoles;
  • promptly treat diseases of the spine and joints;
  • When the first signs of a heel spur appear, immediately seek medical help.
  • Conservative treatments for heel spurs

    In 70% of cases, treatment for heel spurs involves using conservative therapy methods and wearing orthopedic insoles. To block the spread of the inflammatory process in the limb, the patient is prescribed:

    Physiotherapy can achieve good results:

  • electrophoresis (medicines are administered through the skin of the foot using an electric current);
  • ultrasound (the neoplasm is processed by high-frequency low-intensity sound vibrations);
  • laser therapy;
  • UFO (phototherapy of the affected foot with ultraviolet rays);
  • magnetotherapy (heel spurs are treated with a pulsed or constant magnetic field);
  • X-ray therapy, etc.
  • Treatment of heel spurs with laser

    The laser beam improves blood circulation and reduces pain. Treatment includes two courses. The first is designed for ten daily procedures, during which the doctor irradiates the foot with a laser in four different projections.

    The second ten-day course follows two weeks after the first. It involves the use of higher frequency pulses. If necessary, the patient can be prescribed a third course of laser therapy.

    Doctors include the following benefits of laser treatment for heel spurs:

  • no side effects;
  • does not cause allergic reactions;
  • performed on an outpatient basis and does not require hospitalization;
  • is a painless method;
  • accelerates the healing process;
  • has an affordable price.
  • The laser is not able to destroy the heel spur itself. It only eliminates inflammation in the surrounding tissues, relieves pain and relieves swelling.

    Treatment of heel spurs with shock wave therapy

    Increasingly, orthopedists and traumatologists are referring patients with heel spurs to shock wave therapy sessions. During it, the bone growth is treated with shock waves delivered by special devices. As a result:

    • the size of the spur gradually decreases;
    • the pain goes away;
    • blood circulation in the limb is normalized;
    • lymph outflow is restored;
    • the ligamentous apparatus is strengthened.
    • Reviews about the treatment of heel spurs using shock wave therapy are positive.

      Drug blockades for heel spurs

      If conservative methods of treating heel spurs do not achieve the desired result, the patient is prescribed drug blockades. The drugs used during them have an anti-inflammatory effect and relieve pain.

      It is very important that the blockade into the bone growth is done by a highly qualified and experienced specialist. The fact is that it is difficult to calculate the required dose of medication and get to the right point. Mistakes are fraught with serious complications, necrosis of soft tissues.

      Surgery to remove heel spurs

      Surgeries to remove heel spurs are performed in extreme cases. During the procedure, local or regional anesthesia is used, and less commonly, general anesthesia.

      The patient lies face down on the operating table. The doctor makes a horseshoe-shaped incision and removes the bone growth through it by knocking it down with a chisel. Afterwards the wound is sutured and a plaster cast is applied. You need to wear it for two weeks. The patient can return to his normal lifestyle in about a month.

      Is it possible to cure heel spurs using traditional methods?

      It is hardly possible to completely get rid of heel spurs using traditional medicine recipes. They are aimed mainly at reducing pain symptoms and relieving the inflammatory process in the foot.

    • Make a strong saline solution (3 tablespoons of sea/table salt per liter of hot water) and dip your feet in it. The duration of the procedure is half an hour. Afterwards, dry your feet and use one of the two recipes below:
      • Grate the garlic and tie it to the heel spur area for 4 hours.
      • Apply unsalted fresh lard to the heel, cover with a bag on top and put on a sock.
      • Make a hot foot bath with salt, then apply kombucha sprinkled with baking soda to the steamed heel. Cover the compress with damp gauze on top.
      • Apply slices of raw potato to the heel spur every day. The longer the patient holds the compress, the better the results will be.
      • Grate the unpeeled raw black radish on a fine grater. Apply the resulting paste to the inflamed heel overnight, securing the top with a plastic bag and adhesive tape.
      • Apply crushed horseradish root to the foot.
      • Crush the Analgin tablet and pour the resulting powder into a penicillin bottle with iodine. Shake thoroughly. The solution will become lighter. They need to lubricate the sore heel 4-5 times a day.
      • How to quickly treat a heel spur at home in an adult

        A heel spur is a disease of the plantar ligament. In medicine it has a name like plantar fasciitis. The main sign of pathology is a small pointed spike in the heel area. By squeezing soft tissues, it causes pain to a person. The location of the tumor can be determined by manually palpating the problematic limb.

        Causes of spurs on heels

        The disorder in question is typical for middle-aged and elderly people. The causes of spurs on the heels are varied - rheumatism, leg injury, vascular pathologies, flat feet, damage to local nerves. But the abnormal process does not form in one day. First, an inflammatory process develops in the connective tissue of the sole, which affects the space around the heel tubercle and spreads to the toes.

        In the absence of medical care, calcium salts concentrate on the inflamed area. The substances form an osteophyte, resembling a spur in appearance.

        Why do spurs form on the heels?

      • Gout.
      • Rheumatism.
      • Diabetes.
      • Heel injury.
      • Age-related changes in the bones and ligaments of the lower extremities.
      • Grueling physical training that puts a lot of stress on the feet.
      • Tendon injuries at the arch of the foot.
      • Rheumatoid arthritis.
      • Pregnancy and excess body weight (it is difficult for the body to redistribute its own weight, and it increases the load on the legs).
      • In young people, heel spurs are formed due to wearing high-heeled shoes and flip-flops.

        Symptoms of the disease

        If you have plantar fasciitis, the main symptom will be acute pain in the heel of a stabbing, boring or burning nature. Discomfort is always present, but its intensity varies throughout the day. If one patient experiences severe pain in the first half of the day and decreases with exercise, then in another the unpleasant sensations make themselves felt closer to the night. In the second category, the pain intensifies after prolonged standing and spreads to the entire foot.

        Another obvious sign of a heel spur is an altered gait. To avoid pain when walking, a person tries to step on the entire foot so that the back part receives less load. But without treatment, the symptom manifests itself even at rest. Painful sensations are caused by solid calcium compounds that irritate the mucous tissue of the joint capsules. The period of development of plantar fasciitis varies from 2 weeks to several months.

        Treatment methods for heel spurs

        Spurs on the heel are treated using traditional and official medicine. The traditional approach includes the use of medications (warming patches and anti-inflammatory drugs) and non-drug methods (x-ray therapy, laser or ultrasound treatment, shock wave techniques), as well as the option of surgical intervention.

        Folk recipes for removing heel spurs are based on the use of honey, alcohol, bile, iodine and other substances that can be found in the household.

        Drug treatment

        A course of treatment for plantar fasciitis is developed by an orthopedist. The goal of drug treatment for a spur formed on the heel is aimed at extinguishing the inflammatory process, which negatively affects the tissues of the foot. In the initial stage of the disease, the patient is prescribed special creams, ointments, and gels.

        An injection form of therapy involves injecting anti-inflammatory drugs into the heel joint. Despite the effectiveness of injections, not all patients agree to them. The reason is excruciating pain and the need to see a surgeon. Nurses do not give such injections. When administering an injection, the dosage and depth of administration of the drug are important.

        A gentle way to eliminate discomfort are considered to be patches impregnated with antiseptic and analgesic components. They are very easy to use.

        Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for conservative treatment of heel spurs:

        The complex of physiotherapeutic procedures consists of mud and mineral baths, massage sessions, ultrasound therapy and special gymnastic exercises. The combination of measures taken reduces exacerbation.

        In order for the affected soft tissues to receive useful drugs as quickly as possible, the patient undergoes electrophoresis using galvanic current or sonophoresis - a technique using ultrasonic waves.

        The patient receives corticosteroid injections as needed. A mixture of anti-inflammatory drugs and anesthetics is injected into the heel or sole through a needle.

        Surgical intervention

        Thanks to the skillful work of the surgeon, a person completely gets rid of the growth. But since the spur may re-form after some time, experts do not recommend surgery. The surgical method is used as a last resort.

        The type of intervention depends on the stage of the disease. During the operation, the doctor cuts the plantar fascia partially or entirely. This removes the spur and surrounding tissues damaged by its presence. After a complete fasciotomy, a person becomes disabled because the anatomical structure of the foot is disrupted.

        A safer method of therapy is radiofrequency microtenomy. The specialist removes damaged tissue and nerve fibers of the patient using high-frequency electromagnetic radiation.

        Shock wave therapy

        Unnecessary calcium deposits, characteristic of heel spurs, are removed from the body through shock wave therapy sessions. The accumulations, broken down into microscopic particles, are subsequently eliminated from the body through the bloodstream. In addition, UVT accelerates the regeneration of soft tissues, relieves swelling, and reduces inflammation.

        At the initial stage of plantar fasciitis, shock wave therapy removes the entire process. In the presence of an advanced form, it is possible to relieve inflammation and stop the increase in calcium deposits. But the UVT method is not suitable for everyone due to contraindications:

      • Pregnancy.
      • Thrombophlebitis on the leg.
      • Malignant tumors.
      • Tachycardia.
      • Poor blood clotting.
      • Drug intoxication.
      • Intestinal poisoning.
      • Low blood pressure.
      • Acute infectious processes.
      • Insoles for the treatment of heel spurs

        Non-drug methods for treating heel spurs include the use of special insoles. They are intended to improve the patient's quality of life. They are made to order for each patient. The product supports the foot at the right points and minimizes the load when walking. The treatment is more effective due to the fact that the muscle tissue surrounding the growth is less injured.

        Treating spurs at home

        You can remove heel spurs using folk remedies after medical consultation. The patient must tell the specialist exactly what treatment methods he wants to practice.

        Nettle will help relieve excruciating pain if the spur is more than 2 cm in diameter. May grass is passed through a meat grinder and the pulp is used for a compress. The leg is wrapped not in gauze, but in a burdock leaf. The application is fixed with a bandage. If the described procedure is performed regularly, the pain will go away after 2 weeks.

        To treat heel spurs with folk remedies, iris roots are also used. 200 g of fresh raw materials are washed and ground in a meat grinder. The phytomass is poured with alcohol and placed in a dark, dry place for 2 weeks. The finished tincture is used for compresses. Cotton is moistened with it and attached to the heel with a bandage. The compress is additionally covered with polyethylene. They keep him on his leg until the morning.

        At home, warming up a leg with fasciitis is done in a basin. The container is filled with alcohol heated over low heat. Keep the problematic foot in the liquid for at least 10 minutes. After the procedure, the leg is not wiped. In addition to its warming properties, an alcohol bath provides an antiseptic and disinfectant effect.

        Treatment of heel spurs with alcohol is contraindicated for children, nursing and pregnant women, as well as patients with liver and central nervous system diseases.

        Like alcohol, iodine warms muscle tissue. Blood circulation improves in the affected areas, due to which inflammation and pain gradually go away. In the early stages of plantar fasciitis, iodine is used for rubbing and compresses and added to foot baths. The substance softens bone tumors and provides long-term remission.

        Heat 3 liters of distilled water to 37°C and pour into a basin. Dissolve 1 tbsp. l. baking soda and 10 drops of iodine. Dip your feet in the liquid for 10 minutes, dry with a towel and treat the problem area with 5 percent iodine. Do the procedure before going to bed at night.

        Another recipe using sodium carbonate involves steaming the feet in a hot soda solution and bandaging a piece of kombucha to the heel. If there is an aqueous infusion of this plant, apply a compress. The dried gauze is re-wetted.

        A raw chicken egg is washed and the whole egg (along with the shell) is filled with vinegar essence. The jar is put in the refrigerator for 10 days. The dissolved shell is removed, the egg is transferred to an enamel bowl, mashed with a fork and again filled with essence. 40 g of butter is added to the resulting mass. The output is an ointment that needs to be used to treat the sore heel. The product can be stored for 3 years in the refrigerator. After treating your feet, wear socks made of breathable fabric.

        Regular salt, which is found in every kitchen, is used in home treatment for heel spurs. The simplest remedy disinfects the skin, eliminates pain, accelerates blood in the sore leg and stimulates local metabolic processes. You can heat the salt and keep your feet in it, mix it with iodine and dissolve it in water, and then use the liquid for compresses.

        Aluminum foil has an excellent effect on biologically active points of the human body. Shiny paper relieves inflammation and pain. Before using it, you should consult your doctor. Having received the approval of a specialist, the heel with the spur is wrapped in foil with the shiny side inward. To keep the medicinal paper in place, it is fixed with adhesive tape.

        You can make an ointment based on vinegar and eggs to treat heel spurs using the following recipe:

      • Break a fresh egg and remove the shell.
      • Beat the liquid part with a whisk.
      • Wash the shells, dry them and grind them in a coffee grinder to make powder.
      • Pour apple cider vinegar (100 ml) into a jar, add the crushed ingredient and beaten egg.
      • Close the dish, wrap it in a dark cloth and wait 3 days.
      • On day 4, dissolve a pack of butter in a bottle with the ingredients (you can use 200 g of unsalted rendered lard).
      • Place the container in a water bath and bring the contents to a homogeneous consistency.
      • The prepared ointment is applied liberally to the heel 4 times a day. A wool sock is put on the treated leg.

        Propolis compresses will help quickly relieve the pain that occurs due to a spur on the heel. The natural product is softened by hand, forming an insole, and applied to the problem foot. A bandage is used for fixation. It is advisable to steam your leg before the procedure. 5 – 7 sessions – and the pain will go away forever.

        A decoction with propolis for plantar fasciitis is consumed as a regular drink. It is made from 10 - 15 g of beekeeping product and 200 ml of water. The ingredients are boiled over low heat for 40 - 60 minutes, then the drug is infused for 1 day. Drink the cooled liquid little by little before eating.

        To improve blood circulation in the leg, an ointment (5:10) is prepared from propolis and petroleum jelly. 100 - 150 g of butter is added to the pulp. The heel is treated with the medicine daily. After the procedure, they rest for several hours so that there is no need to work around the house or go outside.

        Preventive measures

        Prevention of the development of plantar fasciitis is very simple. It is based on the principles of a healthy lifestyle. A person should take care of the integrity of the musculoskeletal system, control body weight, avoid injuries and promptly consult a doctor if any disease of the musculoskeletal system is suspected. If calluses and ingrown nails appear, they must be removed without fail. Such changes contribute to injury to the plantar ligaments.

        High-heeled shoes can be worn only 3-4 hours a day without harm to the body. Models that do not have a back (sandals, various types of slippers) cannot be worn constantly. The permissible heel height is 3 – 4 cm. Shoes must be comfortable and exactly match the size of the foot.

        Heel spurs are a very common disease that affects tens of thousands of people. It can appear at absolutely any age and causes severe pain and discomfort when walking. What does it represent?

        A heel spur, or planar fasciitis, in medical terms, is calcification at the site of microbleeds on the plantar aponeurosis. Essentially, it is a small but very unpleasant growth on the sole of the foot.

        At an early stage, this disease is quite difficult to identify: it practically does not reveal itself at all. It can be diagnosed in the early stages only with the help of an x-ray, in which the heel spur looks like an area that resembles bone in density and brightness.

        Heel spurs can vary in size, usually ranging from 3 to 12 mm. It looks like a thorn, which, most often, with the tip of the growth turned towards the toes.

        Causes of heel spur formation

        There may be several reasons for the formation of a heel spur, but in the vast majority the main risk factor is flat feet! Why? The fact is that flat feet significantly changes the distribution of load on the foot and tendons, as a result of which inflammatory processes begin to form.

        There are other possible causes of heel spurs, let’s consider them:

      • Flat feet;
      • Excessive stress on the foot (intense sports);
      • Overweight;
      • Age-related changes in the body;
      • Complications of leg and foot injuries;
      • Metabolic disorders (metabolic syndrome).
      • Symptoms of heel spur formation

        The main symptom of the formation of a heel spur is, of course, pain. These sensations can be compared to when you step on a button or a small nail. Pain occurs with almost any load on the heel. Its intensity and strength depends more on the location of the heel spur than on its size. It is not uncommon for people with large heel spurs to experience much less pain compared to those with minor ones. The main source of pain is the proximity of the growth to the nerve endings: the closer, the greater the feeling of discomfort and pain.

        Most often, heel spurs begin to develop after 40 years of age. The first signs are the appearance of pain when putting pressure on the heel. Usually the strongest sensations are in the morning, at the first steps, then the pain subsides by the middle of the day, and in the evening, with accumulated fatigue, the pain “flares up” with renewed vigor.

        Another manifestation of a heel spur is a change in gait. Since a heel spur causes severe pain when placing weight on the heel, a person subconsciously tries to unload the heel area in order to reduce pain, which affects the nature of his movements. It has been statistically proven that more than 90% of people suffering from heel spurs experience changes in their gait.

        If spurs appear on both feet, then movement becomes very difficult and, due to the pain that arises, it is often necessary to resort to the help of crutches.

        Prevention of heel spurs

        Prevention of heel spurs should be, first of all, aimed at eliminating risk factors for its occurrence and preventing premature wear of the osteoarticular part of the foot. So, let's summarize the recommendations for prevention:

      • Eat healthy and balanced;
      • Maintain good physical activity;
      • Avoid overloading your feet;
      • Give preference to orthopedic insoles and comfortable shoes;
      • Get diagnosed at the slightest suspicion of a heel spur - treatment at an early stage is much more effective, faster and painless.
      • Heel spur treatment

        Approaches to the treatment of heel spurs can be different - from folk remedies to high-tech modern procedures. It is very important to remember: whatever treatment you choose for yourself, you must undergo it under the supervision of a doctor in order to prevent the progression of the disease and an increase in pain.

        As a rule, treatment is selected individually, depending on the stage of the disease and its manifestations and includes:

        1. Massage and therapeutic exercises, which help normalize blood circulation in the feet;
        2. Reducing the load on the foot area, for which orthopedic insoles, special shoes (usually orthopedic) and even sometimes crutches are used (if the disease develops very strongly);
        3. Physiotherapeutic procedures;
        4. Shock wave therapy is a modern and effective method of non-surgical treatment of heel spurs, based on the properties of sound and its use for medical purposes.
        5. It is important to remember: an experienced specialist at an orthopedic clinic is the key to the health of your feet. Before starting treatment, undergo a consultation, then the course of treatment will be as effective as possible.

          A huge number of people suffer from acute pain in the heel area, associating this discomfort with increased physical activity. This is partly true, but the reasons for the formation of heel spurs can be completely unexpected factors, processes occurring inside the human body. The fight against such a problem is crowned with effectiveness if its occurrence is determined correctly and in a timely manner. Therefore, every person should have knowledge about the problem and accurately identify the symptoms of heel spurs in order to begin treatment on time.

          Heel spur what is it

          Medicine does not imply the use of the term “heel spur” in a professional circle. The correct name for the problem is plantar fasciitis. The disease is directly related to foot deformation and thinning of the fat layer in the heel area. A specific formation appears under the skin, which resembles a needle, rolling pin, or awl with a length of at least 3 and no more than 13 centimeters. It has a sharp head located towards the phalanges of the fingers.

          A growth forms in the area of ​​the metatarsal bones, between a large number of nerve endings, which brings great discomfort. This inflammatory-degenerative change is characteristic of people of any age and gender.

          Note! Plantar fasciitis most often affects females after 40 years of age.

          An ossified formation on both feet can occur simultaneously, but most often the spur affects the heel area of ​​one limb. The presence of a growth indicates a pathological condition of the limb, the presence of inflammatory processes, problems of the body, and its individual systems. The slightly curved shape of the spur makes it possible to feel it when touching the affected area, revealing its location during physical activity. The size of this process directly affects the frequency and power of manifestation of the problem. Treatment for foot spurs can be done at home using effective methods.

          Spur on the foot between the toes

          Frequently wearing uncomfortable shoes, not observing the necessary hygiene measures, and active sports activities contribute to the process of friction between the toes. A long period of such exposure contributes to the acquisition of unpleasant sensations, which are accompanied by keratinization of the delicate skin between the fingers.

          Rough skin forms a spur, which adversely affects the process of movement, wearing shoes, complicates the care of the skin of the feet, and is a favorable factor for the development of an infectious environment.

          Attention! Bubbles filled with liquid may form between your fingers. They should not be touched until the volume decreases on its own, then steam the legs and the thick ball of skin will fall off on its own.

          Symptoms of plantar fasciitis

          The symptoms of heel spurs are quite small in number, but their manifestation is almost impossible to ignore and not notice at all.

        6. This is pain at the location of the problem, which occurs during physical activity, and goes away in the late afternoon. It has very strong manifestations, a harsh character, and is practically intolerable.
        7. The affected area can give a signal with severe itching, the skin turns red and becomes very dense.
        8. A symptom of spurs that every person from the outside will notice is a violation of the correctness of a person’s gait. Thus, he tries to reduce the load on the area of ​​the foot, which brings unbearable painful sensations.
        9. Note! Heel spurs are often confused with small cracks and fractures of the heel area. It’s better to play it safe and find out the exact cause of the discomfort by contacting a specialist.

          Causes

          There are quite a lot of reasons for this problem. Among the main, most common factors, the following factors can be identified:

        10. Spinal diseases, osteoporosis, flat feet.
        11. Inflammatory processes of joints, blood vessels.
        12. As a consequence of heavy constant physical activity, excessively active passion for sports disciplines.
        13. When wearing tight, uncomfortable shoes that cause frequent friction.
        14. In people who are overweight and elderly.
        15. A number of reasons include poor human nutrition, poor development of ligaments, and insufficient presence of adipose tissue. A protruding bone on the leg is a provoking factor for plantar fasciitis. Inadequate care of the delicate skin of the heels and the area between the toes develops a predisposition to this problematic situation. The formation occurs due to excessive accumulation of salts, with rheumatism, improper, unbalanced functioning of the digestive tract.

          Attention! Doctors rule out a hereditary tendency to this problem. The development of a heel spur is possible only for the reasons given above - only in an adult, because such a disease in children is slightly different for reasons.

          Treatment of heel spurs is a complex process. Suspicion of a problem involves contacting several medical specialists. If you don’t know which doctor to treat a spur, then the first thing you need to do is seek help from a surgeon. Most likely, he will determine the problem by palpation, but may recommend taking an x-ray or ultrasound.

          A visit to a rheumatologist will bring some clarity - he will tell you whether the cause of the spur is a tendency to rheumatism, or whether it is chronic. The doctor will suggest doing a biochemical blood test.

          A mandatory step is to visit an orthopedist, because he is a specialized specialist. The doctor will help you choose special shoes and insoles.

          By visiting the office of a physical therapy instructor, a person who suffers from plantar fasciitis will be able to decide on the number of physical activities and learn the correct exercises that will help completely eliminate the problem.

          A person's last destination is a massage therapist. This specialist will show you the correct technique for rubbing the affected area. This massage, combined with other procedures, accelerates the process of destruction of the pathological formation.

          Attention! Taking into account all medical recommendations is a prerequisite on the path to full recovery.

          Heel spur in children

          The tendency of children to form a ossified growth on the heel appears due to the incompletely formed position of the foot, incomplete development, and weak ligaments. With high loads on their legs, children often suffer from this problem. This is especially true for kids who prefer active types of sports.

          The heel in children is considered fully formed until the age of 16 - younger children have very soft heels, which increases the chances of getting damaged, injured, or rubbing their feet. Treatment of heel spurs in children is carried out in very soft, gentle ways, lasting about a month - the course can be shorter, it all depends on the severity of the situation. Mud therapy, procedures using water with a mineral composition, is often used.

          Attention! A child suffering from such a problem must minimize physical activity throughout the course of treatment, adhere to the established diet, and maintain drinking limits.

          Spur during pregnancy

          The formation of heel spurs in pregnant women is quite common. A sudden load on the legs, which intensively increases due to rapid weight gain, can bring with it such an unpleasant consequence. But it is worth noting the fact that most often the problem existed before the woman entered an interesting position, it just did not manifest itself so clearly.

          This period in the life of a representative of the fairer sex is a limitation for the use of medications and some auxiliary substances from the category of traditional medicine.

          Doctors often recommend tolerating the problem until the birth itself, but no one forbade light massage and wearing orthopedic shoes. Sometimes ointments can be used, but injections are dangerous for the fetus. You can perform physical therapy under the supervision of a specialist.

          Attention! Before using any treatment method for plantar fasciitis, you should consult a gynecologist. It is he who will decide what can be used, what should be avoided for a while, what measures are completely unacceptable.

          Treatment at home

          Treatment of heel spurs at home does not require hospitalization, only inpatient conditions. The course prescribed by the doctor can be safely completed at home, but compliance with all recommendations is mandatory.

        16. If you need to quickly solve the problem, you can choose a course of injections - three are enough, which the nurse will do at home. But this procedure is very painful.
        17. Many people prefer to be treated for a month with ointments, do exercises, and perform self-massage.
        18. In your own home, you can use arch supports, which are used for a person who is immobile - at night.
        19. Wearing orthopedic shoes and insoles with arch supports is the key to the success of daily home treatment.
        20. Treatment at home is quite simple with special patches. This number can include the use of folk practices.
        21. Treatment with folk remedies

          Plantar fasciitis disappears quite quickly under the combined influence of traditional medicine and medications prescribed by a specialist. This combination is considered very appropriate and beneficial.

          Treatment with pharmaceutical turpentine

        22. It is good to steam the heel in hot water.
        23. Thoroughly rub the affected area with turpentine.
        24. Wear warm socks. Go to bed.
        25. Use daily for two weeks.
        26. It is important! Turpentine has excellent analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and tonic effects. Many doctors recommend including this remedy as a preventative drug.

        27. Purchase medical bile, which is sold without a prescription.
        28. Apply evenly onto cotton pads.
        29. Apply tightly to the affected area.
        30. Wrap with plastic wrap to ensure there are no gaps.
        31. Wrap in a warm cloth and leave overnight.
        32. Treatment lasts for several weeks. The product relieves pain and eliminates inflammatory processes.

          Foot baths based on various herbs, which it is advisable to do several times a day, are effective.

        33. Mix equal amounts of dried herbs burdock, nettle, wormwood, and mallow.
        34. Take 2 teaspoons per liter of boiling water.
        35. Simmer over low heat for about half an hour.
        36. When the broth reaches an acceptable temperature, lower your feet and hold for 20 minutes.
        37. Carry out the procedure regularly for a month.
        38. Note! Pregnant women should approach this practice with caution. The effect of hot water on the expectant mother’s body is not entirely beneficial.

          Soda-salt bath

          1. Dissolve one tablespoon of salt and baking soda in a liter of hot water.
          2. Wait until the temperature becomes acceptable.
          3. Lower your legs for 10 minutes.
          4. Dry, spread with cream.
          5. Alcohol-vinegar bath

            To carry out this procedure, you need to take a bottle of pharmaceutical alcohol solution - 100 milliliters, half as much as table vinegar, 100 grams of iodized salt. Dissolve the ingredients with boiling water - no more than 3 liters. Do foot baths for two weeks.

          6. You can apply fresh black radish gruel to the area where the heel spur is formed, do this at night, and wrap your foot warmly to increase the effectiveness of the product.
          7. The same actions are done with the participation of May nettle, raw mashed potatoes, Jerusalem artichoke - earthen pear.
          8. Note! These methods are only auxiliary. The main result will be provided by a treatment course correctly prescribed by a specialist, which is designed for a specific patient.

            Drug treatment of plantar fasciitis

            Drug treatment for a problem such as a heel spur is carried out by taking medications, but not by surgical intervention. One course involves the use of ointments, creams, injections, and patches. The products are applied to the pre-steamed heel with light massage movements.

            Hydrocortisone, indometal ointments, Ibuprofen, Flexen, Butadiene, Voltarene are effective. Apply three to five times per day. The treatment course ranges from two weeks to one month.

            Injections are used much less - only 3 procedures are enough, but their pain forces many to choose a long course. These drugs have analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects.

            The patches can be used for sixteen days. Drug treatment is not carried out in the presence of allergic reactions, for pregnant women, sometimes it is impossible to use them in the process of treating a child.

            Attention! Before using the drug, you should test for the presence of an allergic reaction. To do this, just apply the product to the elbow area and leave for half an hour. If there is no irritation, redness of the skin, itching, burning, or mild swelling, the drug can be used.

            The variety of pharmaceutical products to combat this problem is amazing. A particularly rich selection of ointments and creams. They have the ability to penetrate deeply into the skin, which makes the level of positive effects higher. Ointments against plantar fasciitis are applied to the previously prepared skin of the heels. It needs to be softened and gently dried. It is necessary to apply the products using gentle, massage movements, which should be long.

            During the course of treatment, you should not skip a single procedure or ignore the doctor’s instructions or instructions for use. Treatment with ointments takes quite a long time, but its results are justified and long-term. Most often they are made on a natural basis, but many have a pungent odor.

            Attention! The selection of ointment is made exclusively together with a specialist. The active component of the drug must be appropriate precisely in the situation with which it is necessary to fight. When selecting a product, the cause of heel spurs is taken into account.

            Dimexide is a drug with exclusively local effects. A solution is prepared on its basis. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic effects, and has a high level of penetration, which makes it possible to achieve the goal faster. It has a rather pungent odor, which has the ability to intensify under the influence of heat.

            The drug is able to intensively suppress the development of the inflammatory process. It activates metabolic processes well and significantly improves blood flow. Dimexide is able to enhance the effect of drugs similar in purpose, combines well with all medications, and has a bactericidal effect.

          9. One tablespoon of the drug is dissolved in three tablespoons of drinking, pre-purified water.
          10. Used as a compress.
          11. The minimum course of application is one week, the maximum will have to be used for a month.
          12. The compress is applied for half an hour, the foot is placed in a warm environment - you need to wear a woolen sock.

          Before use, the product should be checked for the presence of an allergic reaction. Cannot be used during pregnancy, ischemia, or glaucoma.

          Attention! The drug can be used if it is one of the drugs recommended by doctors. Do this strictly according to the instructions.

          Disease prevention

          To prevent the occurrence and development of this problem, you need to closely monitor your weight and avoid excess weight.

        39. Wear comfortable, not tight shoes, and do not walk in high heels for a long time.
        40. Try to avoid prolonged, excessive physical activity and correctly distribute the weight that needs to be lifted.
        41. Adhere to a nutritious, balanced diet, eat more vegetables, fruits, and fresh herbs.
        42. Drink at least two liters of clean drinking water throughout the day, if necessary increase to three.
        43. You can often eat raw sunflower and pumpkin seeds.
        44. Avoid constipation and problems with the digestive system.
        45. As a preventive measure, you can use homemade ointments - honey, egg-cream, honey-oatmeal. They will not only protect against the formation of heel spurs, make the skin elastic, firm, and soft - these masks will nourish the entire body with useful substances, vitamins, and microelements.

          Attention! Prevention should be moderate – within reason. Procedures must be carried out in a timely manner and correctly.

          It is quite easy to overcome a heel spur if you do not hesitate to solve this problem, creating more uncomfortable situations for yourself. Through the joint efforts of the attending physician and the patient, thanks to the methods of traditional medicine, the positive effect will not take long to arrive.

          Plantar fasciitis, which is a consequence of diseases of one of the body systems, allows a person to seriously pay attention to the state of their health and improve it. The disease does not occur on its own, but is treated quickly enough without requiring a special rehabilitation period. It is difficult to avoid heel spurs in childhood and old age, but thanks to preventive measures it is quite possible to achieve this.

          Plantar fasciitis is not a problem for strong, healthy people. This once again suggests that you need to carefully monitor your physical health. If a person takes care of himself, he will never encounter problems of a similar nature and will retain beauty and youth for many years of life.

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