A heel spur is a calcium deposit causing a bony protrusion on the underside of the heel bone. On an x-ray, a heel spur can extend forward by as much as a half-inch. Without visible x-ray evidence, the condition is sometimes known as “heel spur syndrome.” Although heel spurs are often painless, they can still cause heel pain. Treatments that Dr. Mark Forman may suggest for heel spurs include: exercise, custom-made foot orthotics, anti-inflammatory medications and/or cortisone injections.
Heel spurs under the sole of the foot (plantar area) are associated with inflammation of the plantar fascia (fasciitis), the “bowstring-like” tissue stretching underneath the sole that attaches at the heel. Heel spurs often cause no symptoms, but they can be associated with intermittent or chronic pain – especially when walking, jogging or running – if inflammation develops at the point of the spur formation. The inflammation usually responds to conservative, nonsurgical treatments. Infrequently, surgical intervention is necessary.
If you have heel and arch pain give us a call today to discuss your treatment options. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Mark Forman in Scottsdale, AZ call 480-423-8400 or visit www.azfootpain.com to learn more about heel spurs.
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