25/07/2025
👣💥 Heel Pain? It Might Be a Spur /or Not!
A heel spur is a small bone growth on your heel (calcaneus), often caused by repetitive stress and tightness in the plantar fascia.
But here’s the twist:
🔸 The spur itself doesn’t always cause pain.
🔸 The real issue is often plantar fasciitis — inflammation of the surrounding tissue.
🔸 Many people have spurs and never even know it!
👀 Who’s at risk?
✔️ Runners & athletes
✔️ People with excess weight
✔️ Anyone wearing unsupportive shoes
💡 Treatment & prevention tips:
✅ Stretch your feet and calves regularly
✅ Wear shoes with good arch support
✅ Maintain a healthy weight
✅ Try physical therapy or shockwave treatments
✅ In tough cases, injections or surgery may be needed
🛡️ Prevention is the best medicine. Take care of your feet — they carry you through life!