Question 1

will switch to heels get rid of my heel spur?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Good shoes can definitely help, but generally heels do not fall into that category.

Question 2

will calcium help get rid of my heel spur?

Accepted Answer

No: Once a bone spur forms it is usually always there.

Question 3

could you tell me what are heel spurs and how do you get rid of them?

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See below: Heel spur are projections of pain from the prominence of the calcaneus.  The only way to rid of them is by surgery.

Question 4

how do i get rid of my heel spurs?

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First you need to: tell us if they are in the back or on the bottom of the feet. if the bottom, you may not need to get rid of them rather, you may need to treat the plantar fascial ligament which most believe is the cause of the pain.

Question 5

is there anything i can do to get rid of heel spurs?

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A few things: Make sure your shoes have good cushion and support and are not excessively worn.  If so, replace them. You might want to try over-the-counter arch supports.  Doing runners stretches consistently can be a big help.  You can also try over-the-counter antiinflammatories.  If not improved, see a podiatrist who can offer prescribed medicine, physical therapy, injections, foot orthoses. Surgery is rare.

Question 6

is there a way to get rid of heel spurs without having surgery?

Accepted Answer

No: The spur will not resolve without being removed.
But most pain is not from the spur but the tissues around the spurs.

Question 7

what's the treatment for a heel spur?

Accepted Answer

Few things: I would start with stretching and icing regimen. Anything to stretch the calf will help. Orthotics foryour shoes. Anti inflammatory medication and steroid injections are the main treatment options. If these do not work surgery may be warranted.

Question 8

what are the symptoms/treatment for a heel spur?

Accepted Answer

Plantar fasciitis: Heel spurs alone don't cause pain.  The pain is most likely from plantar fasciitis.  Stretching exercises, anti-inflammatories, orthotics, night splints and physical therapy can aid in the treatment of plantar fasciitis.  If these therapies don't work, a physician might be required to perform injection therapy, electrotherapy or even a surgical release of the plantar fascia.

Question 9

can there be a way to prevent a heel spur on a foot?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: The spur is from the tendon pulling on the bone so theoretically stretching your heel cord will lessen chance of spur formation. Once there, only surgery can remove spur.

Question 10

i have a heel spur on the calcaneal bone.   will  extracorporeal shockwave therepy rid the spur? how many sessions?

Accepted Answer

No: Shockwave therapy does not breakup bonespurs. It creates new tears in the fascia that is causing your heel pain. As these new tears heal with thethe increase in bloodthe flow they will help the old ones heal as well. At least that is the theory.

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