Wart Plantar : What Do I Do to Make Heel Spur Pain Go Away?
Wart Plantar : Despite what you may think, heel spurs do not cause pain. These “bony hooks” that attach themselves to the heel bone are simply a sign that something is not right. They usually indicate a condition known as plantar fasciitis. Let’s break this funny name down. “Plantar” means bottom of the foot (like plantar warts), “fascia” is a type of connective tissue that makes up the arch of the foot, and “itis” means inflammation (like tendonitis, bronchitis, or any of those other awful conditions). So that leaves us with something along the lines of “the inflammation of the tissues that forms the arch of the foot”. This inflammation – not the heel spurs – is what hurts! About seventy percent of people with plantar fasciitis develop heel spurs. Sometimes heel spurs develop with no symptoms of pain at all. If your heel spur is causing you pain, then you will want to treat it. And in order to treat it you’ll need to take care of the “fascia” tissue of your arch that is causing the problem in the first place. One of the best things you can do to alleviate heel pain is to stretch regularly. Stretching your calf muscle helps to elongate tissue, which in turn helps to alleviate tension. Try this simple exercise. Place the palms of your hands flat against the wall. Start with your feet together and knees facing forward. Now put one leg back (be sure to keep the knee facing forward) and try to make your heel touch the ground. Your front knee will bend. Some people benefit by wearing shoes with elevated heels (look for a heel that provides 3/8 to 1/2 inch lift) or shoes with a wedged sole. This lift also helps to alleviate tension on the inflamed tissues that make up the arch of the foot. If you want a more specialized orthopedic device, talk to your doctor about custom orthotics (orthopedic inserts and padding for your shoes). Be sure to ask about stretching splints, stretching slippers and heel cups. Anti-inflammatory treatments can also provide much needed relief. Ask your doctor about oral anti-inflammatory medications (aspirin, Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatories, etc), massage, steroid injections, ultrasound, and topical medications. But remember, these methods treat the symptoms and not the cause. Stretching, rest and proper footwear are crucial to preventing future pain and medical complications. Though a surgical treatment does exist for heel spurs and plantar fasciitis, it is a very complicated procedure that you will only want to turn to as a last resort.
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