A heel spur is a protruding growth of calcite deposits that form as your body responds to abnormal rubbing and pressure. Heel spurs often occur in conjunction with the arch problems of plantar fasciitis.
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One common cause of heel pain, such as from blisters, is wearing poorly fitted footwear and the corresponding rubbing on the heel. Heel pain can also result from arch tears or radiating pain from another foot or ankle injury, so schedule now with Maple Springs Foot Center for the proper diagnosis and treatment.
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The plantar fascia is the wide band of connective tissue that spans your foot’s bottom between the toes and your heel to form your arch. When this sensitive tissue becomes damaged and stressed from working and exercising, it can cause extreme pain and discomfort in your arch and heel area, where the tissue attaches to the heel bone. In addition to plantar fasciitis, painful and protruding heel spurs may also result from this stress and pressure.
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There are many great benefits to working out, exercising and sports activities. Unfortunately, all that added stress and pressure increases the chances of getting a foot or ankle injury.
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Your arches are composed of a transverse section and two longitudinal sections that combine to cover the bottom of your foot. The interaction of these segments of the arch with the many tendons, muscles, and other foot components leads to many opportunities for arch pain to develop. Fortunately, you can prevent many arch related problems by visiting your foot doctor to get evaluated adequately for footwear and orthotic inserts.
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Heel fractures, although uncommon, do happen. When they do occur, the heel bone breaks. This is usually due to severe impacts like falling from a significant height or any other sudden force applied to the heel.
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Sometimes, due to hereditary conditions, a person can be more likely to develop issues in their feet and ankles - a testament to the value of establishing care with a podiatrist. Fighting against the weight of our bodies and the physics of gravity reminds us exactly why it’s beneficial to be aware of what’s happening with your feet.
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Plantar fasciitis is a serious foot condition due to the heavy impact that it can have on your ability to use your heel on a daily basis.
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Heel spurs are painful and may cause you to question what it is about them that takes the energy out of your heels. Since they affect the tissue that connects the heel to the ball of your foot, your mobility takes a big hit.
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