Step by Step to Relief: How Chiropractic Care Can Help with Heel Spurs

Running is a healthy hobby that more and more people are taking up. Along with its positive effects, such as improved fitness and mental health, running unfortunately often leads to injuries. One persistent injury is heel spurs. Heel spurs are not exclusive to running but can also occur from prolonged standing or walking. It’s a common condition that manifests as heel pain and is caused by calcification of the plantar fascia, the ligament connecting the heel bone to the toes. In this blog, we’ll discuss what heel spurs are, their symptoms, and how they affect people. We will also explore how chiropractic care can help relieve heel spurs.

What Are Heel Spurs?

Heel spurs are a condition in which there is calcification of the plantar fascia, the ligament that connects the heel bone to the toes. This can lead to pain in the heel and arch of the foot. The condition is common among people who spend a lot of time on their feet, such as athletes, hospitality workers, and those who are overweight. Heel spurs also occur more frequently in people aged 40 to 60.

What Are the Symptoms of Heel Spurs?

Symptoms of heel spurs include pain and stiffness in the heel. The pain can extend to the arch of the foot and the toes. It is usually worse in the morning or after long periods of sitting or standing. Other symptoms include swelling and redness in the heel and difficulty walking.

Common symptoms of heel spurs include:

• Pain in the arch and heel
• Pain under the foot after prolonged sitting
• Difficulty standing for long periods
• Tightness and stiffness in the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon
• Pain when walking or running
• Foot pain while driving

How Do Heel Spurs Affect People?

Heel spurs can negatively impact a person’s quality of life. Heel pain can make walking, standing, and even lying down difficult. This can lead to fatigue, stress, and sleep problems. Heel spurs can also result in changes to the walking pattern, placing strain on other parts of the body and causing additional issues.

How Can Chiropractic Care Help with Heel Spurs?

Chiropractic care can be an effective treatment for heel spurs. A chiropractor can identify the cause of the heel pain by conducting a thorough examination of the feet, ankles, and back. The chiropractor may then use various techniques, such as spinal manipulation and joint mobilization, to improve posture and gait and relieve heel pain. Chiropractic care can also help reduce tension in the muscles and tendons and improve blood circulation.

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