Thr pain has actually gotten worse. The doctor said I probably wont need surgery. I think it may be impossible not to need surgery seeing that the pain has worsened. Has anyone had a simmilar experience? Did surgery help or did successive shots of cortizone help?
A heel spur is a bony growth on the heel bone (calcaneus). Heel spurs can cause sharp foot pain at the bottom or front of the heel bone. Heel spurs and heel pain are caused by a condition called Plantar Fasciitis, which results from inflammation of the Plantar Fascia. The Plantar Fascia is the thick connective tissue that runs from your toes to the your heel bone and supports the arch of your foot. Continuous pulling of the fascia at the heel bone, eventually leads to the development of a bony growth on the heel, which is commonly called a Heel Spur.
Heel spurs are more likely to happen if:
- you suffer from over-pronation (flattening of the arch)
- you stand or walk on hard surfaces for long periods
- you are overweight or pregnant
- you have tight calf muscles
The most effective solution to heel spurs is to treat the cause of the problem by correcting abnormal foot mechanics with orthotic insoles.
You can find more information on heel spurs and orthotics at the links below:
Surgery for a heel spur? What have you tried so far to feel better? Do you have flat feet? Have you tried physical therapy or chiropractic? Try anything before being cut open. Roll a golf ball under your foot 2-3 times a day to loosen up the tissues.