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Heel spur treatment

When calcium is deposited on underside of heel bone and it causes bony protrusion, it is called heel spur. If it is exposed to X-ray, then it appears to be extended by half inch, and without X-ray this condition is known as heel spur syndrome. Calcium deposits are built up on lower side of heel bone in few months. These are caused by excessive strains on foot muscles and ligaments. Heel spurs are common in athletes, who perform large amount of running and jumping. Heel spur treatment may be done through non-surgical treatments such as, stretching exercises, wearing special shoes, taping to res

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Heel spur treatment

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  1. Few Medical Problems Of Foot And Its Treatment When calcium is deposited on underside of heel bone and it causes bony protrusion, it is called heel spur. If it is exposed to X-ray, then it appears to be extended by half inch, and without X-ray this condition is known as heel spur syndrome. Calcium deposits are built up on lower side of heel bone in few months. These are caused by excessive strains on foot muscles and ligaments. Heel spurs are common in athletes, who perform large amount of running and jumping. Heel spur treatment may be done through non-surgical treatments such as, stretching exercises, wearing special shoes, taping to rest stressed muscles, wearing shoe inserts and physical therapy. Apart from this there are few medicines which may give relief from heel spur. Otherwise, surgery is another option for the treatment of heel spur. Thick band of tissue which runs between toes and bottom of foot and connects toe to heel bone, if it gets inflammation then plantar fasciitis is caused. It causes acute pain, and it occurs when you put your first step in the morning. Although, this pain decreases slowly but if you stand for long time or when you stand up after sitting, pain may return. Plantar fascia is in bowstring shape, which supports the arch of foot and absorbs shocks when we walk. Excessive stress and tension on bowstring may cause tears in fascia and this causes plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis treatment may be conservative, or through A'POSH BIZHUB, 1 Yishun Industrial Street 1 #04-14 Singapore 768160 Tel: +65 6684 2168 Website: www.tlmbrace.com.sg

  2. medications, or through therapies. Apart from these, there are other options such as surgery, ultrasonic tissue repair. People having flat foot have either very low arch or no arch, if they stand on the ground both of feet are flat on the ground. Arches in the foot work like a spring and help to distribute body weight to feet and legs. If due to flat feet there is pain then wearing supportive or well-fitted shoes can help, also wearing of wide shoes may provide relief. Fitted insoles, custom designed arch supports and orthotics may give relief. If the cause of flat feet is obesity then reducing weight will be beneficial. All these methods can be used for Flat foot treatment. A'POSH BIZHUB, 1 Yishun Industrial Street 1 #04-14 Singapore 768160 Tel: +65 6684 2168 Website: www.tlmbrace.com.sg

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