Advance Joints & Spine Center

05/27/2026

HEEL SPURS


A heel spur is an abnormal growth of bone that can form on the heel (calcaneus bone). Heels spurs can grow on the back of the heel or underneath the heel behind the sole of the foot. Heel spurs and plantar fasciitis are often thought to be the same, and although they are related, they are different conditions.

WHAT CAUSES HEEL SPURS?

Heel pain and spurs can occur when the plantar fascia ligament that stretches from the heel to the ball of the foot becomes inflamed. The plantar fascia ligament also support the arch of the foot. Calcium deposits can form over time on the heel bone causing mild to serious heel pain when pressure is applied on the foot.

Heel spurs are likely to occur people with flat feet. The band of ligaments and the muscle in the bottom of the foot absorb pressure and the impact of walking or standing. As the arch starts to collapse the ligaments and muscle begin to stretch beyond its limits resulting in torn muscles and bone spurs.

Other possible causes of heel pain and spurs are:

High arches.
Tight calf muscles caused by not enough stretching (or proper stretching).
Muscle tension that pulls away the bone spur.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE HEEL SPURS?

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF HEEL SPURS?

Heel pain is the most common symptom of a heel spur, especially when you first get out of bed in the morning and step down. While you sleep overnight, the foot muscles tighten up, accentuating the pull on the heel bone spur and ligaments. This tightening can make your first steps in the morning very painful.

If you experience the following, you may have a heel spur:

Heel pain when you begin exercising with, or without, warming up
Heel pain when you begin moving after a period of inactivity, such as sitting in a car or at work
Sharp, shooting heel pain when you move
Sore, painful heel

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self-massage
vibration devices under his desk
stretching routines
increasing doses of gabapentin
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