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A 34-year-old female asked:
3 months post pregnant and i am pretty sure i have a heel spur. what are some non surgical ways to help heal the area. it is pretty painful?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Daniel Farberanswered
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 26 years experience
Stretches , heelcups: A silicone heelcup (ie bauerfeind viscospot) will help as will a regular regimen of achilles and plantar fascia stretching. Look at footeducation.Com under plantar fasciitis for specifics.
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Dr. Jeffrey Bowmananswered
40 years experience
RICE: Rest, ice, compression.Sion and elevation. Custom orthotics can be made to take weight off spur. Cushion can help and stretching.
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Dr. Jeffrey Kassanswered
Podiatry 30 years experience
Sometimes: Simply taping the foot helps. This is easy to do (use correct tape). You can use a few steps of tape. The idea is to take the tension off the fascia, start with tape below outer ankle come under the foot and then come across the top from the other side. Stop midline on the top of the foot. You can apply one or two strips. Works well.
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Last updated May 10, 2014
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