Is It Normal to Wake Up with Heel Pain?

Here’s a scenario that plays out across millions of American bedrooms every morning, usually sometime between 5 and 7 a.m. Maybe you’re familiar with it.

After a hopefully long, hopefully restful slumber, you sit up, throw off the covers, turn your feet so they’re dangling just a few inches off the floor, then …

Wince. You know what’s coming.

As soon as you put that foot on the ground and load a bit of weight onto it, a sharp pain in your heel inevitably follows. And it may take several minutes of hobbling around as you try to get dressed or cook breakfast before you finally start to feel normal again.

What in the world is going on? This can’t be normal, right?

What Is It?

Although we’d need to perform a complete evaluation before we can confirm any diagnosis, what we’ve just described is the classic symptom of a condition known as plantar fasciitis.

All along the bottom of your foot—from the base of your toes to the heels bone—you have a thick, fibrous band of tissue known as the plantar fascia. Its main function is to support the arch, and when things are going well it does this without issue.

But if the plantar fascia gets overstretched, inflamed, or torn, it can become quite painful. That pain tends to be concentrated right beneath the heel, where it connects to the heel bone.

Why Is the Pain So Bad in the Morning?

The obvious question, of course, is why heel pain should be worst in the early morning and not just all the time, or maybe during activity. Essentially, it has to do with how the plantar fascia responds to cycles of loadbearing and rest.

At nighttime, the plantar fascia rests and contracts, as do your calf muscles. This also can happen while you’re sitting at a desk all day, watching a move—any situation where you aren’t putting any weight on your feet for an extended period of time.

When you stand up again, all of a sudden the injured, contracted fascia has to deal with the full force of your body weight once again, and it just isn’t prepared to do so! Your injury is immediately re-aggravated, and it usually takes a couple of minutes for the fascia to loosen up to the point where the pain recedes to a dull ache.

Is This Really Normal?

It’s important to make a distinction here between something that is common versus something that is normal.

Plantar fasciitis, and its associated morning heel pain, is certainly very common. In fact, podiatrists across the United States treat more than 1 million cases of the condition each year—and that does not include potentially millions more who do not seek treatment.

But that does not make it normal—not even close! Morning heel pain isn’t just something that inevitably happens when you get older, or work certain jobs, or live a certain lifestyle. Heel pain is abnormal, and if you have it, you need to get help for it. Otherwise, it’s very likely that your pain will only become more frequent and more severe as time goes on.

What Can I Do About It?

Here’s a bit of good news.

Even if you’ve been suffering from plantar fasciitis on and off for months or years, there is an excellent probability that, with conservative treatment options from Capital Podiatry Associates, you will be able to get rid of your morning heel pain for good.

That’s right—surgery is almost never required. Maybe 1 out of every 20 cases will reach that point. The other 19 times, we can help our patients clear up their plantar fasciitis without making a single incision.

But to do that, we first need to take a look at your feet and have a good conversation with you about your symptoms and your lifestyle. Plantar fasciitis can spring from several possible root causes, including faulty biomechanics, poor shoes, and your training or exercise routine. Figuring out which of these factors are responsible for your plantar fasciitis is how we personalize a treatment plan that will meet your needs most effectively.

That being said, most cases of plantar fasciitis respond well to very simple traditional remedies, including switching shoes, physical therapy, and wearing night splints. Theses splint keep your plantar fascia elongated while you sleep, so they don’t have to painfully stretch out again when you get up.

And if those simple treatments aren’t quite sufficient for a tougher case of heel pain, our office also provides much more advanced options, including custom orthotics and state-of-the-art MLS laser therapy for pain.

Take Your Mornings Back

You don’t have to dread the first step out of bed any longer.

For a thorough evaluation and treatment options that will actually work, contact Capital Podiatry Associates in Alexandria, VA today. You can request an appointment online, or give us a call directly at (703) 560-3773.

Heel Pain in the Morning: Causes, Remedies, Prevention

If you wake up in the morning with heel pain, you may feel stiffness or pain in your heel when you’re lying down in bed. Or you may notice it when you take your first steps out of bed in the morning.

Heel pain in the morning might be because of a condition like plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendinitis. It may also be due to an injury like a stress fracture.

Heel pain can sometimes be treated with at-home remedies like ice and rest. If your pain is more debilitating, a doctor or podiatrist can diagnose your symptoms and recommend treatment.

Read on to learn about some of the possible causes for heel pain in the morning.

Plantar fasciitis is a condition where the plantar fascia, a thick ligament on the bottom of your foot, is irritated. Symptoms include stiffness or pain in the heels or feet. Symptoms might be worse in the morning because of poor blood supply to the heel and foot area when you’re at rest.

Plantar fasciitis is a common injury for runners and other athletes. Athletics put a lot of stress on their feet and heels. Cross-training a few times a week with activities like cycling and swimming may help. Wearing proper footwear and changing out your running shoes every 400 to 500 miles may also prevent overuse pain.

If you have plantar fasciitis, it usually takes a few minutes of activity, such as a few minutes of walking, to warm up the area and relieve the pain.

The Achilles tendon, the band of tissues that connects the calf muscle to the heel bone, can become inflamed. This can result in Achilles tendinitis, or stiffness and pain in the heel area. Symptoms may be worse in the morning because circulation to this part of the body can be limited at rest.

Unlike plantar fasciitis, you’ll likely feel pain or discomfort throughout the day if you have Achilles tendinitis.

People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are at increased risk for plantar fasciitis. This can result in heel pain in the morning (see above).

If your symptoms don’t improve with home treatments, your doctor may recommend wearing a night splint to keep your foot flexed at night.

You can get a stress fracture in your heel from overuse, improper technique, or intense athletic activity. You may notice pain that develops over days or weeks, and swelling. It may hurt to walk.

If you have a stress fracture, you’ll likely experience pain throughout the day. See your doctor as soon as possible if you suspect you have a stress fracture.

Hypothyroidism can cause heel pain in the morning. The disruption of chemicals and hormones in the body can lead to inflammation and swelling in the feet, ankles, and heels. It can also cause tarsal tunnel syndrome, where the tibial foot nerve is pinched or damaged.

If you have unexplained heel pain in the morning and symptoms of hypothyroidism, your doctor may recommend a blood test to check your thyroid.

Home remedies and nonprescription painkillers (NSAIDs) may be effective for mild-to-moderate heel pain. If you have sharp or sudden pain, see your doctor. Your heel pain may be the result of a more serious injury.

Ice

Keep a small water bottle filled with water in the freezer overnight. Wrap it in a towel, and roll it gently along your heel and foot in the morning.

Massage

Roll a tennis ball or lacrosse ball along the bottom of your foot from your toes to your heel. This may help release tension.

You can also roll your foot on a foam roller. Or you can do a more traditional massage by holding your foot in your hand and applying gentle pressure along the foot and heel area with your thumb.

Stretching

Try the following stretches for heel pain:

Heel cord and foot arch stretch

1. Facing a wall, step back with one foot and bend your front knee, keeping both feet and heels on the ground.
2. Lean forward slightly as you stretch.
3. Hold 10 seconds, then relax.
4. Repeat with the other side.

Plantar fascia tension stretch

1. Sitting on the side of your bed or on a chair, cross the affected foot over the other knee, creating a “four” position with your legs.
2. Using the hand on your affected side, gently pull your toes back toward your shin.
3. Hold for 10 seconds and relax.
4. Repeat if desired, or switch legs if both heels are affected.

The following steps may help prevent morning heel pain:

• Maintain a healthy weight and healthy lifestyle. Being overweight or obese may put additional stress on the heel and foot area.
• Wear sturdy, supportive footwear, and avoid wearing high-heeled shoes.
• Replace running or athletic shoes every 400 to 500 miles.
• If you normally run, try low-impact activities, like cycling and swimming.
• Perform stretches at home, especially after exercising.

Make an appointment with a doctor or podiatrist if you have the following symptoms:

• morning heel pain that doesn’t go away after a few weeks, even after trying home remedies like ice and rest
• heel pain that continues throughout the day and is interfering with your daily routine

Seek emergency care if you notice any of the following:

• severe pain and swelling near your heel
• severe heel pain that starts following an injury
• heel pain accompanied by a fever, swelling, numbness, or tingling
• inability to walk normally

Heel pain in the morning is a common sign of plantar fasciitis, but there are also other conditions that may cause this type of pain. Home remedies including ice and stretching may help with morning heel pain.

See your doctor if you believe you have a more serious injury or if your pain doesn’t subside after a few weeks with home remedies.

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If a pebble gets into the shoe, we shake it out and move on. But what if the “pebble” or “carnation” sat down inside, and the source of pain is right in the heel, making every step a torture.

Do not tolerate heel pain, get a consultation from an experienced orthopedist or neurologist at the Doctor OST medical center. Remember! We are ready to relieve even severe heel pain in just one visit.

The cause of heel pain is heel spur disease, or fasciitis. The disease does not go away on its own, you should always go to the doctor for help. A professional must determine the root cause of heel pain and prescribe effective treatment.

WHY IS THE HEEL HURRY?

The cause of the pain may be different, but, as a rule, these are pathologies of the musculoskeletal system. The federal network of medical centers “Doctor OST” specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of problems of the musculoskeletal system. According to the patient’s story and after examination, the orthopedic traumatologist can suggest various causes of heel and leg pain and then make diagnoses:

• PLANT FASCIITIS

A spur on the sole and acute pain in the heel is the most common cause, diagnosed in half of the patients who applied. Largely because the pain with this diagnosis is so unbearable and interferes with walking so much that the patient understands that he cannot do without a doctor.

There is severe pain in the heel on waking and accompanies every step in the morning. After some time, the “nail” feels less pronounced, the pain is slightly dulled. However, the patient can no longer lead a normal life and is unable to think of anything but to relieve pain in the left or right heel.

The main thing that distinguishes a heel spur is the presence of clearly defined soreness in the middle of the heel on palpation. There is an osteophyte – the same “spur”, an outgrowth in the place where the tendon connects to the bone.

• BURSITES

This is inflammation of the joints. If the lower legs, heels are involved in the pathological process, it is important to start pain treatment with the diagnosis of the Achilles tendon in order to exclude bursitis. The Achilles tendon attaches the muscles of the back of the calf to the heel tubercle. According to statistics, athletes are more likely to suffer from bursitis than others. The main reason is the regular overstrain of the calf muscle for a long time, as well as a sharp load, taking corticosteroids and anabolics. Minor injuries – cracks and tears in the tendon – become a source of inflammation, pain, radiating, first of all, to the heels.

PATIENTS ALSO REPORT SYMPTOMS:

• lameness;
• swelling around the injured tendon;
• tension in the calf muscles.
• soreness along the back of the leg.

Bursitis of the posterior Achilles tendon bursa also occurs due to too small shoes or shoes with an uncomfortable back. As a result, the patient may experience not only callus on the heel, but also inflammation in the heel, internal pain.

So, Achilles bursitis, like a spur, is manifested by pain in the heel, aggravated in the morning. However, the treatment for each disease is different. Contact the specialists of the medical center “Doctor OST”: they will accurately diagnose you and select the right treatment with modern technologies.

If you experience these symptoms, it is important to immediately see a doctor!

WHO TREATS HEEL PAIN?

First you need to get a consultation with a neurologist or an orthopedic traumatologist.

For out-of-town patients and patients experiencing difficulties in moving independently, a free remote consultation is provided. Such a consultation makes it possible to get acquainted in advance with possible schemes and forecasts for the treatment of pain in the lumbar heel by “Doctor OST”, as well as to receive a list of necessary examinations so that a further visit to the doctor is already as productive as possible.

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SYSTEMIC DISEASES

Rheumatoid arthritis, arthrosis, ankylosing spondylitis – these diseases occur due to infection or genetic damage and affect the entire body. In varying degrees, signs of arthritis can appear in all joints, but in some the process is more noticeable. Pain in the bones, in the heels often give out these diseases in the first place. This is due, among other things, to the fact that the legs have a large load.

Suspecting a systemic course, the orthopedist will look for symptoms:

• pain in both heels, not just pain in the left or right heel;
• it hurts to come on, like a spur, but the discomfort does not stop at rest;
• inflammatory processes are also noticeable in other joints – knee, hip.
• there are signs of infection, inflammation in other organs.

SPINE PROBLEMS

Pain in the leg is concentrated in the heel if there are pathological changes in the spine at the level of the sacrococcygeal segment. Protrusion, hernia, osteochondrosis lead to soreness and decreased sensitivity of the limb below the knee. And with such diseases, heel pain after sleep manifests itself most actively.

Osteochondropathy in adolescents during the period of active growth due to a delay in the restructuring of this zone. Perhaps the only cause of pain in the heel of the foot, which goes away on its own when growth stabilizes. nevertheless, it is possible and necessary to alleviate the condition of the child. Sign up for a consultation with a restorative medicine doctor or a neurologist at the Doctor OST medical center.

Heel pain diagnostics

How to relieve heel pain? Before looking for an answer to the question, it is important to understand the causes of pain. Since the treatment is selected depending on the diagnosis, it is necessary to know exactly what to treat. In order to clarify the diagnosis, the following can be prescribed:

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Radiography

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Intra-articular puncture

It is carried out in order to clarify the diagnosis or for therapeutic purposes to reduce the volume of synovial fluid and eliminate edema. More

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Joint ultrasound

Ultrasound of the joints or arthrosonography is a reliable and quick way to find out why the pain is tormenting and assess the condition of the joint. More

Magnetic resonance imaging

MRI can assess soft tissue damage, including ligaments, menisci, joint capsules, and adjacent tissues.

Computed tomography

CT makes it possible to form a three-dimensional model of the area under study and identify various changes: inflammation, trauma, developmental anomalies, etc.

HOW TO TREAT PAIN IN THE HEEL

In the medical center “Doctor OST” we are ready to cope with heel pain of various origins quickly and efficiently. To get rid of heel spurs and heel pain, treatment should be aimed at destroying the growth. In Doctor OST, the heel growth is removed quickly and without surgical intervention, using a modern non-surgical method – shock wave therapy.

With bursitis, arthritis, arthrosis, inflammation and microtrauma in the tendon is effectively removed by a high-intensity laser.

Alloplant injections will help strengthen local immunity, and PRP therapy is used to heal damaged tissues.

If it becomes clear that the treatment of heel pain should begin with the spine, the unique robotic machines DRX and ExtenTrak will come to the rescue. They effectively cope with protrusions, osteochondrosis and hernias without surgery, relieving pressure from the heel.

Physiotherapy for heel pain

The medical center “Doctor OST” has a powerful physiotherapy facility. Many technologies are completely unique or presented only in a few clinics in Russia.

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HILT laser

Instantly relieves acute pain, stimulates the renewal of healthy cells and is able to replace prosthetic surgery. More

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Magnetotherapy BTL

Allows you to quickly and without drugs relieve acute pain, restore blood circulation, improve lymph flow and accelerate healing after injuries and operations. More

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Shock wave therapy

The SWT method successfully copes with various diseases of the spine and joints, making it possible to avoid surgical intervention in treatment. More

Important!

Even if the pain in the heels and legs appeared after a long walk and, it would seem, is quite understandable, most likely, this is an alarming bell of the first symptoms of some serious illness. If the pain has become more or less regular, you need to go to the doctor. Any disease in the initial stages is treated much faster and more efficiently than in advanced stages.

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Heel spur [symptoms and treatment, causes]

Heel spur treatment in Moscow on innovative Swiss equipment, with the participation of highly qualified specialists and at an affordable price for everyone.

One of the serious diseases that can cause excruciating pain to a person and make it difficult to move is a heel spur. The causes of this disease can be very different: from the presence of any chronic process in the body to increased physical exertion and foot injury. In this case, a bone formation appears that can deliver a lot of discomfort when walking.

The main danger of plantar fasciitis lies in the fact that the thorn can be outwardly invisible and does not cause discomfort to the patient in the initial stages. In addition, complications are possible against the background of self-treatment, it is then that the disease acquires an advanced form. In this case, the general symptoms may intensify: in the morning, a person develops an acute pain syndrome associated with an attempt to take the first steps after waking up; the ankle joint swells; by increasing the load on the thumb, arthrosis or arthritis may develop. In the absence of treatment, the most likely consequence is limited or sweaty disability.

Also serious consequences
may arise in the case of assistance by non-professional specialists, which
often leads to the appearance of purulent wounds, impaired sensitivity of nerve
endings and development of benign education.

The Health Plus medical center employs professional specialists who conduct a thorough diagnosis and select the most effective methods of treating plantar fasciitis. At the same time, the best result can be obtained through the use of shock wave therapy and a surgical method for eliminating the disease. Also among the advantages of our activities include: the use of the latest Swiss equipment, an individual approach to clients, impressive discounts during the first visit to the clinic and affordable prices for all types of services.

Next, we will tell you what the above pathology is. You will learn about the main factors that cause this disease, get acquainted with its symptoms and study the most popular methods of treating heel spurs. This will give you a complete picture of the pathology, and help you understand how to get rid of a heel spur for good.

1. Characteristics of the disease

2. Heel spur: causes

3. Heel spur: symptoms

4. Methods for diagnosing plantar fasciitis

5. The difference between a heel spur and a spike

6.
Ways to treat heel spurs

6.1. Heel spur: medication treatment

6.2. How to cure a heel spur in other ways?

6.3. SWT for heel spurs

6.4. Using the laser

6. 5. Features of ultrasound therapy

6.6. X-ray therapy

6.7. Cryodestruction

6.8. Surgery

7. Preventive measures

Characteristics of the disease

Plantar fasciitis is a fairly common pathological process, the peak of activity of which falls on the last 10 years. Most often, heel spurs are observed in women over 40 years of age.

However, there are cases of plantar fasciitis in younger people. Removing a heel spur does not cause difficulties for specialists if the disease is in its initial stage.

Heel spur: causes

Usually the appearance
bone formation in the heel area is associated with increased loads on the legs.
Deterioration of the patient’s condition is observed with increased stress. In the elderly
age, a similar ailment occurs in 25% of people, which is due to a significant
pressure on the heel during movement, made throughout life.

Among the main factors causing
the appearance of a spike in the area of ​​the foot, include:

• Obesity;
• Presence of diabetes mellitus;
• Pathological processes in organisms, accompanied by deterioration of blood circulation;
• Severe injury in the heel and foot;
• Regular wear of high-heeled shoes, daily use of hard-soled shoes;
• In the presence of frequent bruises, fractures and sprains in people involved in professional sports;
• Excessive exercise during sports activities;
• Gout and rheumatoid arthritis can also cause plantar fasciitis;
• If a heel spur is diagnosed, in 90% of cases the causes of the disease can be hidden in the presence of flat feet;
• Thinning of the heel fat pad in patients over 50 years of age;
• Diseases of the spine.

To prevent the risk of heel spurs, experts recommend treating any chronic disease in the body, as well as adopting good eating habits and practicing procedures to strengthen the immune system.

Heel spur: symptoms

In some cases, if
the cause is not chronic, plantar fasciitis can occur without
any obvious symptoms. In addition, an osteophyte can be detected during
an x-ray prescribed for another disease.

However, when
heel spur and its symptoms and treatment are considered, the most important symptom
disease is the appearance of pain in the heel. Also, as
development of the disease, the following symptoms may make themselves felt:

1. Pain during
walking and running. Any pressure on the heel area can be accompanied by strong
attacks and lumbago, which is due to the impact of the spike on soft tissues.
At the same time, the location of the growth affects the intensity of pain sensations:
the closer the osteophyte is to the nerve fibers, the greater the discomfort. On
the initial stage of the disease, pain may come and go at intervals
time. In the future, increased discomfort in the heel area may be
associated with increased workload.

2. If a patient is diagnosed with a heel spur but ignores symptoms and treatment, pain may begin to appear at rest. This situation is due to the accumulation of calcium compounds, which causes irritation of the mucous bags of the joint. In this case, the pain is aching, cramping or acute.

3. Discomfort in the heel occurs in the morning, when taking the first steps after waking up. The reappearance of pain is observed in the evening, after prolonged exertion.

4. Change in gait and development of transverse
flat feet. The reason for this defect is the subconscious desire
a person to reduce the load on the outer and forefoot.

5. The appearance of swelling in the heel zone, which is typical for advanced form of plantar fasciitis.

In general, the period from the first
signs of the disease before the onset of severe pain can range from 14
days to several months.

Methods for diagnosing plantar fasciitis

To understand whether a patient has a heel spur requires a thorough diagnosis. Unfortunately, it is impossible to judge the presence of this pathological process on the basis of complaints and external examination. Often discomfort in the heel can indicate the following diseases:

• Gouty arthritis;
• Infectious inflammation of the bone marrow;
• Rheumatic autoimmune disease;
• Ankylosing spondylitis;
• Osteoarticular tuberculosis;
• Inflammatory and infectious processes in the heel zone;
• Bruises, sprains of tendons and other injuries.

In addition to the initial inspection,
the specialist directs the patient to instrumental and laboratory studies,
which include:

• Magnetic resonance imaging of the foot;
• Laboratory study of the chemical and physical properties of urine;
• Biochemical and complete blood count;
• An x-ray of the foot can be used to judge the presence of a heel spur.

The main objective of the above activities is
not only in making a diagnosis, but also in determining the form of the disease and its
reasons.

Distinguishing a calcaneal spur from a thorn

Some patients confuse a calcaneal spur with a thorn. In order not to make such mistakes, you should study the signs of these diseases. In the first case, the formation appears on the bone in the heel zone, under the soft tissues. In turn, the spine can be on the skin, on the palms of the hands or on the sole. If the removal of the heel spur in Moscow can be performed at different stages of the disease, then it is better to start treating the spinal cord at the initial stages of the pathology, since it can develop into a malignant tumor.

Treatment options for heel spurs

After diagnosing plantar fasciitis, the doctor plans special treatment procedures. Generally, if a patient is found to have a heel spur, the best treatment may include the following:

• Ultrasound therapy ;
• Surgical intervention ;
• Use of special orthoses ;
• Wearing orthopedic insoles for heel spurs;
• Use of hormonal anti-inflammatory drugs injections;
• Heel spur treatment with laser ;
• Forced restriction of mobility of the leg .

When carrying out all of the above procedures, it is necessary to minimize the load on the foot. Gymnastics with a heel spur is also one of the necessary activities that allow you to return mobility to your leg.

Also during treatment
should follow the doctor’s advice:

• Minimize physical activity and be at rest as often as possible;
• Reduce walking time and standing time;
• When moving, use special insoles;
• Wear heel orthoses while sleeping;
• Use crutches to relieve weight while walking.

Calcaneal spur: medication treatment

In order to relieve pain and effectively eliminate plantar fasciitis, experts recommend taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. At the same time, special ointment for heel spurs, which must be applied to the affected area three times a day for 14 days. The course of treatment is 2 weeks. Further, the doctor may prescribe gymnastics as an additional therapy.

In order to restore metabolic processes in the area of ​​damage, it is recommended to treat heel spurs with dimexide . You can also use special patches with natural ingredients. A similar effect is given by medical bile for heel spurs.

Special injections are prescribed to eliminate pain and remove the inflammatory process characteristic of the advanced form of the disease. However, only an experienced specialist who is able to accurately determine the level of needle insertion and the dose of the drug can put an injection of from a heel spur. In the case of an incorrectly made injection, a strong inflammatory process can occur, up to tissue necrosis.

In the presence of acute pain
syndrome, injections with novocaine are recommended. To eliminate inflammation and
removal of accumulated calcium formations, it is advisable to use
Kenalog and Diprospan.

How to cure a heel spur in other ways?

For best results,
concomitantly with taking the above medicines and carrying out
appropriate procedures, additional methods should be applied:

• Magnetotherapy ;
• Exposure of the body to direct electric current ;
• Therapeutic baths with paraffin, minerals and medicinal mud;
• Considered especially effective massage for heel spurs.

perform exercises recommended by the attending physician. Before starting this
procedure, it is desirable to apply an adhesive plaster to the affected area, which will allow
minimize the load on the bone growth.

Also during the
medical procedures should use a night prosthesis. His main
the purpose is to fix the foot at an angle of 90 degrees during sleep,
due to which it is possible to stop pain in the heel zone and alleviate the condition
patient upon awakening.

If the desired effect is not achieved after using the above methods, surgery is performed to eliminate the heel spur. During this operation, an incision no more than 5 mm long is made in the affected area, then the osteophyte is removed and the tissues are sutured. Surgical intervention for plantar fasciitis is performed in rare cases, only in the acute form of the pathological process.

SWT for heel spurs

Shock wave therapy for heel spurs in Moscow is one of the most effective ways to eliminate bone formation. This technique consists in exposing the heel zone with sound waves using special equipment. To completely remove the inflammatory process and pain, just a few procedures are enough.

Heel spur shock wave therapy removes calcium formations in the affected area, helps eliminate heel edema and improves metabolism. The duration of each session is 30 minutes. To fully cope with the disease, it is advisable to undergo 5-6 procedures, with a frequency of once every 3-5 days.

Positive aspects after the use of SWT are obvious:

• Maximum efficiency in the treatment of plantar fasciitis;
• No adverse effects after exposure to sound waves;
• Treatments do not cause pain;
• No need for surgery;
• After completing the full course of treatment, it is possible to completely break up calcium accumulations in the heel area.

However, seek help
such therapy is not recommended for women during childbearing and
breastfeeding, as well as minors. In addition, this
type of treatment is not carried out in the presence of infectious processes in the body and
reduced blood pressure.

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Using a laser

Using a laser
exposure, it is possible to stop the pain syndrome, eliminate the focus of inflammation and
relieve swelling in the affected area. Moreover, after a full treatment course
there is a rapid regeneration of injured tissues. However, such a method is not
promotes the removal of osteophyte, it is the direction to eliminate discomfort in
heel area.

Initially to the patient
a minimum of 10 sessions is recommended. Repeated course of treatment is prescribed
after 14 days.

To the benefits of laser
treatments include:

• Strengthening the action of all drugs recommended for use in the detection of bone formation;
• No complications;
• Elimination of pain and inflammation for a long period;
• Reduction of treatment time;
• No allergic reactions during the procedure.

Restrictions for exercise
of this technique are considered: the presence of cardiovascular diseases,
thyrotoxicosis, malignant neoplasms, diabetes mellitus.

Features of ultrasound therapy

Treatment based on ultrasound
waves, aimed at stopping discomfort, eliminating the focus of inflammation and
crushing calcium deposits in the heel area. Each session takes about 30
minutes. To achieve the maximum effect, it is advisable to carry out 7 procedures with
a week break between each procedure.

Key benefits
ultrasonic exposure:

• No pain;
• The procedure is short and requires only one visit to the clinic every week;
• This method gives a clear answer to the question: “How to get rid of a heel spur?”;
• There is no need for a permanent stay in a medical institution.

Unfortunately ultrasonic
therapy is not available to all patients due to its high cost.
In addition, this type of treatment has its limitations:

• Disorders of the cardiovascular system;
• Inflammatory process in the inner venous wall;
• Childbearing period;
• Low blood pressure;
• Disorders in the work of the nervous system.

X-ray therapy

the affected area is exposed to x-rays. At
there are no side effects, since the procedure
performed locally. X-ray based treatment
equipment, is used in rather rare cases: when other methods are not
gave the desired result. Among the obvious “pluses” of therapy is the possibility
blocking of nerve endings and complete relief of pain symptoms.
The duration of one session approaches 10 minutes. Full medical
the complex includes 10 sessions.

The following can be noted
X-ray advantages:

• No pain during the procedure.
• To completely eliminate the osteophyte, it is necessary to undergo a 10-day treatment course.
• Short duration of procedures.
• Removal of pain and inflammation for a long period.
• No risk of whole body exposure as X-rays are only applied to the heel area.

Persons over the age of 40
years and women during pregnancy are prohibited from using this
method. Also, the number of restrictions includes the presence of radiation sickness in the patient.
and hematopoietic diseases.

Cryosurgery

Usually
the above method is resorted to after the operation is completed. The technique contributes
rapid healing of wounds and scars in the area of ​​damage. It is advisable to apply
this method in combination with other types of treatment of bone growths in the heel
zone.

Surgery

Through surgery
intervention can completely remove the bone growth. However, such
the treatment option does not exclude the recurrence of the build-up and is used in
the rarest cases.

In progress
a fasciotomy is performed with the removal of the spike and injured tissues. However, when
deep dissection of the fascia, the anatomical structure of the foot changes and the
gait, which often leads to disability.

In some situations
it is possible to carry out a less invasive technique – radiofrequency burning, in
which is based on the impact on damaged tissues by electromagnetic
high frequency waves. This allows you to completely eliminate pain manifestations.

It should be noted that only in the case of timely and accurate diagnosis, as well as the implementation of the necessary preventive measures, it is possible to completely get rid of the disease. Remember that if some patients who had a heel spur were helped by treatment with folk remedies, for you it may be ineffective and even cause complications.

Preventive measures

Preventive measures,
to prevent the appearance and development of osteophyte in the heel area,
include the following components:

• A prerequisite for improving health is to control body weight, which prevents the risk of increased stress on the longitudinal arch of the foot. In the presence of pathology, the patient is prescribed diet for heel spurs .
• Measures are taken to prevent premature wear and aging of bones and joints. In this case, it is supposed to take special vitamin complexes and introduce healthy lifestyle habits.
• Timely detection and professional treatment of pathologies of the musculoskeletal system.