Heel Spurs Diagnosis & Treatment
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The most common causes of heel spurs is chronic plantar fasciitis (bottom of the heel spur) and achilles tendonitis (back of the heel spur). A chronic or traumatic heel injury is the most common form of heel spurring caused by a repetitive strain injury to the fascia (fibrous tissue) of the bottom of the foot and heel. Such a repetitive strain injury can be from excessive running or walking, inadequate footwear, and jumping bouncing type injuries from ground impact.
Heel pain & heel spurs are no laughing matter. They can be debilitating, affect how you move, your mood and your joy in life. Sometimes this painful condition goes away on its own but often it needs support, beyond rest, ice & massage.
Treatment for heel spurs is available at Vancouver Orthotics.
TREATING HEEL SPURS
Many treatment options exist for heel spurs, including rest, ice, stretching, strengthening, changing shoes selection, non-custom arch supports, custom orthotics, night splints, anti-inflammatory agents and last resort surgery. Usually, heel spurs can be treated successfully and conservatively by tailoring treatment to an individual’s situation.
Dr. Michael Horowitz & Associates offers a 5-Step process to treat your Heel Pain & Plantar Fasciitis. They can Diagnose & Treat your condition and recommend the best course of action for you. Call Vancouver Orthotic Clinics at 604-737-3668 for more information.
FAQ About Heel Spurs
What is the cause of Heel Spurs?
“The most common causes of heel spurs is chronic plantar fasciitis (bottom of the heel spur) and achilles tendonitis (back of the heel spur). A chronic or traumatic heel injury is the most common form of heel spurring caused by a repetitive strain injury to the fascia (fibrous tissue) of the bottom of the foot and heel. Such a repetitive strain injury can be from excessive running or walking, inadequate footwear, and jumping bouncing type injuries from ground impact.
Are you experiencing heel pain or arch pain, especially with you first few steps out of bed in the morning or as the day goes along? Heel pain & heel spurs are no laughing matter. They can be debilitating, affect how you move, your mood and your joy in life. Sometimes this painful condition goes away on its own but often it needs support, beyond rest, ice & massage.”
How to Treat Heel Spurs?
“Many treatment options exist for heel spurs, including rest, ice, stretching, strengthening, changing shoes selection, non-custom arch supports, custom orthotics, night splints, anti-inflammatory agents and last resort surgery. Usually, heel spurs can be treated successfully and conservatively by tailoring treatment to an individual’s situation.
Dr. Michael Horowitz & Associates offers a 5-Step process to treat your Heel Pain & Plantar Fasciitis. They can Diagnose & Treat your condition and recommend the best course of action for you. Call Vancouver Orthotic Clinics at 604-737-3668 for more information.
16-Ways to Fix Heel Pain & Heel Spurs
Please watch our YouTube Video on how to Treat & Cure Heel Pain & Heel Spurs
What is the Main Cause of Heel Spurs?
Heel Spurs are most commonly caused by a repetitive strain injury to the muscles and fascia attachment on the bottom of the foot at the calcaneal bone. One of the most common complaints we see at Vancouver Orthotics is heel pain & heel spurs. Do you wake up with tightness and pain in either your heel or your foot arch? Do these symptoms affect you as the day passes or moving from a seated position to standing? Do you feel a sharp or shearing pain on the bottom on your foot, arch or heel? You may be experiencing one of the most common symptoms we see at our office in Vancouver, Plantar Fasciitis. We can help. Read the information below and schedule your consultation at one of our Vancouver Orthotic Clinics
How can Custom Orthotics help treat Heel Spurs?
A custom pair of custom orthotics can make a big difference in improving your heel spurs, by supporting your arches & improving overall foot alignment. Specific modification is made for your feet to cushion a sensitive, deteriorating heel pad. That’s why orthotics are one of the top-recommended conservative treatments for heel pain & heel spurs! Custom orthotics help improve balance, stability, foot alignment & shock-absorption. Orthotics can provide additional support to the feet and reduce the likelihood that hammer toes will worsen. Heel spurs. Heel spurs are conditions where excess bone grows on the back or bottom of the heel. Orthotics can support the foot and reduce inflammation.
What are the Best Stretches & Exercises for Heel Spurs?
What are the best stretches & exercises for heel pain & heel spurs? Watch this Video – https://youtu.be/0PeVmTMdWhk which will prove to be a great resource. Watch these most common stretches & exercises to help support plantar fasciitis heel spurring. Combine rest, modified activity, ice, massage, good footwear & these heel pain stretches & exercises, which may make all the difference!
Is walking good or bad for Heel Spurs?
While a few minutes of walking upon arising may help to reduce immediate sensations of heel pain temporarily, you may notice that any attempt to walk or run any great distance can bring on even worse pain. We recommend limited your weight bearing activities until the pain subsides. Take a break from running, jogging, jumping & HITT workouts or field sports. Monitor your daily step count and try to keep that number under 5,000 steps a day until you start feeling better.
“Try These Pre-Fabricated non-custom Arch Inserts for Heel Spurs:”
Non-Custom Arch Inserts may provide significant relief for heel spurs. While they may not be custom, they are more economical and may provide the cushioning needed to offer relief of symptoms.
Heel Spur Compression Sock:
This 20-30mmHg medical gradient compression sock assists the feet with compressive forces from hours of standing & walking. Incredibly useful in healing & stabilizes heel spurs while spending hours on the ground.
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Have Questions about Heel Spurs?
If you have questions about Diagnosis & Treatment of Heel Spurs, please visit our website: www.vancouverorthotics.ca, where you can Book Online or Call us at 604-737-3668. You can also email info@vancouverorthotics.ca
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#114-3195 Granville Street Vancouver, BC V6H 3K2
Phone: 604-737-3668
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What to Expect On Your First Visit?
Your initial appointment will last approximately 30 minutes. Please bring with you 2-3 pairs of your usual footwear choices, as well as a prescription for custom orthotic footwear if required for reimbursement from your extended health care provider. We will provide a Postural & Foot Examination, a Diagnosis & may Prescribe Custom Orthotics to fit into your favourite shoes.
Provincial Insurance does not cover the cost of custom orthotics. It’s your responsibility to cover the cost and contact your extended health care provider regarding any extended coverage you may have. If you require custom orthotics, payment in full is required prior to manufacture. We accept cash, debit, VISA, MasterCard and America Express. Once we receive your custom orthotics, we will call you to book a dispensing appointment to fit your footwear. The dispensing appointment is usually within 2-3 weeks of your initial assessment, only takes 10-15 minutes & at no additional cost.