Heel Spur Treatment NWA | Rise Physical Therapy

Heel spur treatment - overview, symptoms

For those experiencing heel pain, a common suspect is a heel spur. Heel spurs are a calcium deposit that cause a bony protrusion on the underside of the heel bone. They're normally about a quarter of an inch in length.

Heel spurs occur due to long-term muscle and ligament strain. They're especially common amongst athletes who do a lot of running and jumping. The most common symptoms are pain, inflammation, or swelling at the front of your heel.

Heel spur treatment options

Physical therapy is an effective choice for those suffering with heel spurs. Here at Rise, we first do an assessment of your entire body to determine the cause of the pain. Foot pain can be caused by a multitude of problems so the key is determining the root cause and then beginning treatment.

What does physical therapy treatment for heel spurs look like?

• Stretching the muscles in the lower leg and foot.
• Proper shoe education, insoles, and possibly taping to support the foot
• Strengthening the intrinsic muscles in the foot to be able to tolerate the high load that comes with being on our feet
• Hands on treatments or Treatments using tools such as ASTYM to loosen the affected tissue and promote healing and decreased pain
• Improving hip strength and stability to decrease the load on the foot

Our ultimate goal is for you to experience immediate relief from pain and gain the necessary knowledge to prevent future occurrences of heel spurs.

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