Before starting the treatment of the disease, you should understand the question: "Heel spur - what is it?". Plantar fasciitis is a bony growth in the form of a spike. It usually forms in the calcaneus and is a soft tissue change. As a result of this, these very spikes are formed. This bulge comes in different sizes. At the same time, the intensity of pain may not depend on the size of the growth. Many people suffer from such a problem as a heel spur. We already know that this is a fairly common disease, now we need to understand the causes of the disease.
There are a number of reasons why fasciitis can develop. But in practice it is very difficult to determine.
- Very common plantar spurs occur in older people. This is due to prolonged stress on the foot. And low tissue regeneration contributes to the development of the disease.
- The main cause of spikes is flat feet. In this type of disease, the load on the plane of the foot is distributed incorrectly. As a result, even a slight strain when walking or uneven ground cancause ligament injury. Inflammation in the damaged area also captures a layer of bone tissue, resulting in the formation of a spur.
- In people of middle and young age, this disease occurs with heavy, regular physical exertion. As a rule, these are professional athletes.
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Over the past few decades, the percentage of overweight people on the planet has increased dramatically. Excess weight puts extra stress on the feet. Overweight people are at increased risk of plantar spurs.
- The appearance of spurs is indirectly affected by other diseases. For example, diabetes, gout, rheumatoid arthritis.
Signs of a heel spur
- The most common symptom of thorns is pain. It gives the impression that there is a nail in the heel. The intensity of pain depends on the proximity of the growth to the nerve endings, and not on the size of the spike.
- When a heel spur occurs, the nature of the gait changes. This is due to the fact that the patient is trying to unload the affected area.
But before diagnosing a heel spur, you need to contact an orthopedist or surgeon. Since some other diseases have similar symptoms, for example, Bechterew's disease.
How to treat a heel spur
Start treatment immediately after diagnosing the causes of the insidious disease "calcaneal spur". What are these methods and are they the same for everyone?
First, you should get rid of uncomfortable shoes, for women - stop wearing high-heeled shoes. If you have been diagnosed with a heel spur, the insoles in your shoes should be replaced with special ones. The doctor will advise you on the correct option.
If the bone formation is not very large, then massage should be done regularly. Mineral baths also help a lot. A laser is often used to treat this disease. The heel spur does not disappear, the effect is on soft tissues. Therefore, after a course of laser therapy, preventive measures should be taken.
Don't start the heel spur disease too much. What kind of disease it is and how dangerous it is - you should know not only the elderly, but also athletes, as well as overweight people.
