Heel Spur

Heel Spur

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What is a Heel Spur?

What is a heel spur, usually a heel spur is a painful condition located in the heel on the sole of the foot

It can manifest itself as severe pain when you want to walk during the day and when you first put your foot on the ground when you wake up in the morning. This condition can become even more painful in the future if left untreated.

Heel spurs are usually caused by prolonged standing, excessive load on the soles of the feet and incorrect shoe choices that do not fit the shape of the foot.

The heel spur is an inflammation, which is caused by tears and ruptures in the fibers that connect the short muscles called fascia to the heel bone.
Hard tissues are formed between these existing ruptures and these tissues usually manifest themselves as severe pain when you first stand up in the morning and may decrease as you move. The reason why it is called heel spur is due to the formation of a pain similar to a thorn prick.

What is good for heel spurs?

What is good for heel spurs, exercises are generally recommended for heel spurs. Choosing the right shoes is very important in the treatment of heel spurs.

Symptoms of heel spurs;

- Painful and painful stinging at the base of the heel when you wake up in the morning, especially in the first steps

- Occasional significant pain

- Heel swelling and infections

- Protrusions on the heel

- Sensitivities in the heel

These symptoms are often referred to as the symptoms of heel spurs. These symptoms increase over time and disrupt the comfort of daily life. The best treatment is to first consult a specialist doctor and continue the treatment regularly.

Treating the conditions or diseases that are seen as the causes of heel spurs will accelerate the elimination of the existing problem. Heel spurs are also caused by walking on hard surfaces. Wearing unsupported shoes and exercises performed with these unsupported shoes damage the heels. These problems can cause heel spurs,

- Overweight

- Problems with walking and inward pressing

- Having shoes and slippers that are harmful to the feet

- Rheumatism

What is Good for Heel Cracks?

One of the treatments that are good for heel cracking is to moisturize that area well.

- Foot care creams

- Peelings made with rice flour

- Soaking in lemon water and light exfoliation

- Caring with rose water

- Making a moisturizing mask with honey

- Using Vaseline and soaking the Vaseline oil in warm water for a while

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CreatorNP Istanbul Hospital Editorial Board
Updated At05 March 2024
Created At01 December 2020
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