A heel spur is a calcium deposit causing a bony protrusion on the underside of the heel bone.
They are attributed to chronic local inflammation at the insertion of soft-tissue tendons or fascia in the area. Heel spurs can be located at the back of the heel or under the heel, beneath the sole of the foot. Heel spurs at the back of the heel are frequently associated with inflammation of the Achilles tendon (tendinitis) and cause tenderness and pain at the back of the heel made worse while pushing off the ball of the foot.
CAUSES OF HEEL SPURS
Heel spurs occur when calcium deposits build up on the underside of the heel bone, a process that usually occurs over a period of many months. Heel spurs are often caused by strains on membrane that covers the heel bone. Heel spurs are especially common among athletes whose activities include large amounts of running and jumping
Heel spurs under the sole of the foot (plantar area) are sometimes associated with inflammation of the plantar fascia (fasciitis), the “bowstring-like” tissue stretching underneath the sole that attaches at the heel. Plantar heel spurs and plantar fasciitis cause localized tenderness and pain made worse when stepping down on the heel or pushing off the ball of the foot.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Major symptoms consist of pain in the region surrounding the spur, which typically increases in intensity after prolonged periods of rest. Patients may report heel pain to be more severe when waking up in the morning. Patients may not be able to bear weight on the afflicted heel comfortably. Running, walking, or lifting heavy weight may exacerbate the issue.
HOMOEOPATHIC APPROACH
Homoeopathy brings healing more safely and permanently than other conventional treatments. Homoeopathy with its holistic approach not only relieves the pain but also treat the condition permanently. The goal of the homoeopath is to find out the correct remedy which matches the patients presenting symptoms with the mental, emotional and physical plane. It is done with the detailed case study of the patient. The cause of the disease has to be found out and treatment will be based on that providing a permanent cure and preventing further reoccurrence.