A very common problem we see in the office is pain in the heel called heel spurs, heel spur syndrome or plantar fascitis. All these terms are “related” in that they have similar etiologies. The actual problem concerns a “rubber band material” on the bottom of the foot called the plantar fascia. This material is thick and basically holds the “ guts” of the foot together. If this rubber band pull for a long time it can create a spur on the bottom of the heel. This spur is the heel spur. The spur doesn’t cause your pain. The pain results from the rubber band pulling on the heel bone and that is what hurts. Not the heel spur per say. If you have the pain but not the spur we call it heel spur syndrome or plantar fascitis. The treatment for this is to stop the rubber band from pulling. We do this by immobilizing the foot with tape or inserts called orthotics. Sometimes we have to give oral medication, cortisone injections or surgery to stop the band from pulling. Heel spurs are difficult to treat and can take a long time to cure.
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