What are heel spurs? This is a bone outgrowth from 3 to 12 mm in the form of a spike (osteophyte) on the inner surface of the calcaneus. By squeezing the soft tissues of the foot, the spikes cause excruciating pain like a “nail in the heel”.
Heel spur occurs as a result of increased loads on the heel region, with age-related changes, as a result of vascular or neurodystrophic disorders, rheumatism or injuries. Often the situation is aggravated by inflammation of the mucous bags and muscle tissue of the sole.
You need to start treatment at the stage, so to speak, of “starting pain”, while it is still possible to treat a spur on the heel with folk remedies (without surgery).
"Starting pain" occurs in the heel when leaning on it and is the first bell indicating that you need to see a doctor, usually a surgeon ororthopedist.
A life in which every step is an insurmountable pain becomes impossible. Untreated at the initial stage, the heel spur in a quarter of cases leads to limited mobility. Bed rest is often prescribed, transfer to more benign working conditions. In any case, it becomes difficult to lead a normal life with a heel spur, especially for those who are accustomed to vigorous activity or playing sports.
Treatment of spurs on the heel with folk remedies is carried out for a long time - from 2 weeks to a month and a half.
With a heel spur, it is necessary to observe a sparing regimen for the foot, load it less and use orthopedic shoes, arch support insoles (photo No. 2), put some kind of unloading compensators made of soft materials under the heel for 1-1, 5 months.
To remove s alts from the body, it will be useful to review your menu. Enter cucumbers, watermelons, pumpkin, fresh cabbage, parsley, celery into your daily diet. Instead of tea, it's good to drink a decoction of watermelon peels and horsetail.
Before you start treating heel spurs with folk remedies, consult a doctor to make a diagnosis. Self-medication can be dangerous.
Instead of shock wave therapy used in medical practice, you can massage the spurs on your legs at home (photo 3).
It is recommended to start the treatment of spurs on the heel with folk remedies with an easy-to-prepare ointment. Washed raw eggput in a mayonnaise jar and pour vinegar essence until completely covered. The jar is corked and kept in the refrigerator until the shell dissolves (within 10 days).
Then take the egg into an enameled bowl (previously removing the film), grind, mix with the remaining essence and 40 g of butter (uns alted).
The resulting ointment is rubbed on the heels daily at night and cotton socks are put on. It is strictly forbidden to insulate with compresses and plastic wrap, in order to avoid burns.
The same ointment is used in the treatment of cracks and corns on the legs.
Prolonged use of an alcohol tincture of common lilac flowers gives a good result. Dried flowers (100 g) are poured with vodka or moonshine (1 l) and infused in tightly sealed glassware for 8-10 days. Tincture is taken orally 30 drops 2-3 times a day. At the same time, heel spurs are rubbed with the same tincture.
Heel spur treatment with folk remedies also includes walking barefoot on dewy grass during the warm season.
Be he althy.
