Plantar fasciitis: Heel spurs or traction enthesipathies almost never cause heel. Plantar fasciitis is the cause of your heel pain the spurs are merely a consequence of the foot elongating and the intrinsic muscles of the foot pulling at their origin and creating a reactive bone growth. Most people have them and they never cause pain. If you want relief see a podiatrist and have a pair of custom made orthotics made.
Answered 4/16/2013
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3 steps: 1. Increase mobility of the plantar fascia--Stretch your foot and ankle daily, morning and night. Wear a night splint at night, which can be prescribed 2. Wear better support--if your shoes are worn out or flimsy, replace them with supportive shoes. Add inserts, either prescription or over-the-counter 3. Treat inflammation with oral meds or injections Surgery is only necessary 10% of the time
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