What are the symptoms of heel spurs?

The most common symptom of heel spurs is pain in the heel area, which is especially obvious in the morning or after standing for a long time. In severe cases, it may affect the ability to walk. If you have the above symptoms, it is recommended to go to the hospital for diagnosis in time to avoid worsening of symptoms.

The pain of heel spurs is mainly due to inflammation or calcification of the plantar fascia under long-term traction, leading to the formation of bone spurs. Symptoms are mostly manifested as local tingling, the pain point is concentrated on the inner side of the heel, and may be accompanied by stiffness or swelling of the sole. Some patients feel severe discomfort when walking, which can be relieved after rest, but the pain may recur after exercise. If the bone spur compresses the peripheral nerves, it may cause numbness or tingling, and in some cases it may even develop into difficulty walking normally.

The pain of heel spurs is mainly due to inflammation or calcification of the plantar fascia under long-term traction, leading to the formation of bone spurs. Symptoms are mostly manifested as local tingling, the pain point is concentrated on the inner side of the heel, and may be accompanied by stiffness or swelling of the sole. Some patients feel severe discomfort when walking, which can be relieved after rest, but the pain may recur after exercise. If the bone spur compresses the peripheral nerves, it may cause numbness or tingling, and in some cases it may even develop into difficulty walking normally.

To alleviate the symptoms of heel spurs, in addition to seeking medical intervention, you can also try the following measures: 1. Use comfortable insoles or arch supports to reduce the strain on the plantar fascia; 2. Do foot massage or stretching exercises every day, such as massaging and rolling a tennis ball to relax the plantar muscles; 3. Avoid standing for long periods of time and control your weight to reduce pressure on your feet. If the pain is severe, you can take medication such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs under the guidance of a doctor, or undergo local blockade, shock wave therapy, or even surgery to remove the spurs. To avoid worsening symptoms, remember to choose shoes with good shock absorption and moderately reduce high-impact exercises.