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I have heel spurs in both feet that are very painful. i've heard rolling a glass bottle with the feet will break the spur. is this true. what can i do?
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See a Podiatrist: Don't roll a glass bottle will not help. Specialists called podiatrists can make custom orthotics for you. A primary care doctor can also prescribe medication to prevent pain and further growth. Getting new shoes, resting your feet, are sensible options as well. See a doctor for complete care.
Answered 11/13/2017
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Heel spur.: Rolling the bottom of your foot back and forth over a large canned vegetable (safer than a glass bottle) won’t break the spur, but will help massage out the plantar fascia which often gets inflamed in the context of heels spurs.
Answered 11/13/2017
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