All About Heel Spurs

A heel spur is a hook of bone that can form on the foot bone (calcaneus) and is associated with plantar fasciitis. A heel spur develops as an abnormal growth of the heel bone. Calcium deposits form when the plantar fascia pulls back from the heel area, causing a bony protrusion, or heel spur to eventually develop.

The plantar fascia is a broad band of fibrous tissue found along the bottom surface of the foot that runs from the heel to the forefoot. The stretching of the plantar fascia is usually the result of over-pronation (flat feet), but people with unusually high arches (pes cavus) can also develop heel spurs. Heel spurs can cause extreme agony in the rear foot, especially while walking or standing.

Heel spurs form in some patients who have plantar fasciitis, and usually tend to occur in patients who have had the problem for a prolonged duration of time.

The heel spur itself is not the immediate cause of pain, instead inflammation and irritation of the plantar fascia is normally the primary issue. The diagnosis of a heel spur is made when an X-ray shows a protrusion of the hook of bone from the bottom of the foot at the point where the plantar fascia is attached to the heel bone.

Heel spurs can be found at the back of the heel or under the heel, beneath the sole of the foot. Heel spurs located at the back of the heel are frequently associated with inflammation of the Achilles tendon (tendinitis) and causing tenderness and pain at the back of the heel made worse while pushing off the ball of the foot.

Researches show, women have a significantly higher incidence of heel spurs due to the types of footwear often worn on a regular basis....

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