1/6
Plantar Fasciitis
A heel spur is a condition that occurs when calcium deposits build up on the underside of the heel bone, extending between the heel and arch of the foot. Strains on foot muscles and ligaments, stretching of the plantar fascia, and repeated tearing of the membrane that covers the heel bone are some of the causes of heel spurs. Heel spurs occur commonly among people who have flat feet, those with unusually high arches and athletes who do a lot of running and jumping. Women who wear high heels also have a greater risk of having heel spurs. Some of the risk factors that can increase your chances of getting heel spurs include walking barefoot on hard surfaces, running or jogging on hard surfaces, wearing poorly fitted or badly worn shoes, tight calf muscles, obesity, age and diabetes. Usually, heel spurs do not cause any symptoms, but you may sometimes feel heel pain or pain in the rear of the foot, especially while walking, jogging or running, swelling and inflammation on the heels. Heel spurs can be easily treated with stretching exercises, certain lifestyle changes as well as natural remedies. Here are some effective home remedies for heel spurs:
