What Are Heel Spurs?
Heel Spurs are a form of bone spur located in the heel and they are often associated with Plantar Fasciitis.
Bone spurs can occur on any bone, and are most prone to occur on joints and areas where tendon and ligaments attach to bone.
Bone spurs are bony projections or calcifications that grow along the edges of bones, in the case of Heel Spurs, forming like a hook or spur where the connective tissue of the fascia connects to the heel bone, the calcaneus.
This is usually the result of inflammation or irritation of the Plantar Fascia. More than 70% of those who suffer from Plantar Fasciitis also develop Heel Spurs.
What Are The Symptoms of Heel Spurs?
- Sharp pain - like a knife sticking into the bottom of your heel, especially in the morning for the first few steps
- Sore heels after standing for long periods
- Stabbing or sharp pain in the heels when standing on tiptoe, climbing stairs or standing up after long periods of being seated
- Pain in the heels after exercise
- Swelling of the heel