Do you know the Heel Spur? Ask questions about it!

Do you know the heel spur? Ask questions about it!

Do you feel a lot of pain in your heel when walking or standing for many hours? So, he may be suffering from heel spurs, a problem that causes a lot of discomforts and affects mainly women.

This chronic inflammation can have its symptoms alleviated through some techniques, such as massages and the use of orthopedic insoles. Want to know more about it? Check out our full post!

What is a heel spur?

The heel spur is a bony protuberance in the region below the heel that is formed by intense and prolonged pressure on the sole of the foot. The pressures cause injuries and inflammation in the tissues of the region and, in response, the body produces bone tissue around the inflammation, to protect the site.

The main symptom of the problem is severe pain in the heel and soles, which worsens when the individual jumps or walks on hard surfaces or carries weight. The pain ceases during rest but can be felt when the patient gets up after sitting for a long time or in the morning.

How to relieve symptoms?

The only way to permanently solve the problem is through surgery. However, some treatments work to relieve pain and inflammation, improving the patient's quality of life. The main ones are listed below.

Stretches

Stretching exercises on the soles of your feet can help relieve spur pain and improve elasticity by reducing pressure on the area. Some stretching tips are:

pull your toes upwards for 20 seconds;

roll your foot over a tennis ball;

step on the end of a stair step with your fingers and force your heel down.

Physiotherapy

In addition to the exercises done at home, the physiotherapist can also recommend other treatments to reduce inflammation at the site, such as electrotherapy, ultrasound, laser, and exercises to stimulate the ideal curvature and mobility of the fascia.

The recommended is to perform 3 to 4 sessions per week until the elimination of symptoms.

Silicone insole

Use of insoles

Finally, a good strategy to relieve the pressure of the body's weight on the heel is the use of region-specific silicone insoles.

The most suitable is that the insole has a hole in the affected area so that the entire sole of the foot is supported, but the painful area does not suffer from contact. The insole, however, should not be used indefinitely, but only during treatment.

As we have seen, heel spurs are a problem that causes considerable discomfort and discomfort in the patient. After their formation, the pain can arise from time to time, whenever the individual wears very hard shoes, walks a long time barefoot, or spends many hours standing.

To relieve pain, it is important to exercise and rely on silicone insoles, which protect the region and reduce pressure on the painful area. Want to guarantee yours?