I think I am suffering from "Heel Spur" (planter fuchsia) Please Help.?

I feel severe heel pain in the mornings and while getting up after sitting for a while. I do not want an operation, if avoidable that is. Kindly suggest alternative remedy.

I think I am suffering from "Heel Spur" (planter fuchsia) Please Help.?
Lots of things you can do. Do not go barefoot at all, but wear good supportive shoes. You can buy stretchy ankle braces at Walmart that help some. A big MUST is to stretch your ankles by flexing your foot several times a day. Make those ankle muscles stretch a bit at a time. Most foot doctors will give you an injection of cortisone at the trigger point. These shots last me, for instance, about three months.
Reply:Perform towel curls. Towel curls make the muscles in the arch of the foot stronger. Keep a small towel on the floor and pull it near you only with the help of your toes, rest of the foot should be stationary. Do 20 repetitions thrice a day.


Go for orthotic inserts. It has helped many, who found that using shoe inserts cures their heel spur. Heel cups can lower strain on the plantar fascia, and arch supports can avoid overpronation. Ensure you use the orthotic in all your shoes, not just one. There are many types of over-the-counter orthotics, and you should experiment a little to get the one that is effective for you. Your doctor can give you customized orthotics.


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Reply:Hi, I work in a podiatry office and hope I can help. With heel pain there can be many things going on, such as....Heel spur syndrome,tarsal tunnel syndrome, even gout.





I know a great web site that can help. There is also a discussion forum where you can chat with others that have the same problem.
Reply:There are these cool little donut shaped pads you can put in your shoe. or go see a foot specialist for custom made inserts.