21. Footcare Direct - Heel Spurs / Plantar Fascitis Heel Spur / Plantar Fasciitis. Heel spur / plantar fasciitis affects men and womenequally. A heel spur is a bony overgrowth on the bottom of your heel bone. http://www.footcaredirect.com/heel.html

Heel Spur / Plantar Fasciitis H eel spur / plantar fasciitis affects men and women equally. It is a condition in which the bottom of the heel is extremely painful. A heel spur is a bony overgrowth on the bottom of your heel bone. The heel spur is usually a result of an inflamed ligament (plantar fascia) on the bottom of the foot that attaches to the heel bone. Constant abnormal pulling of this ligament irritates the heel bone and the body lays down a bone spur as a protective mechanism. The patient usually complains of pain with the first step in the morning, some relief following activity, but returning after extended amounts of time standing or walking. This condition is a constellation of many causes; overweight, ill fitting shoes, bio-mechanical problems (mal-alignment of the heel), gout, pronation (a complex motion including outward rotation of the heel and inward rotation of the ankle) and rheumatoid arthritis are some of the causes of heel pain. If you have pain in the bottom of your foot and you do not have diabetes or a vascular problem, some of the over-the-counter anti-inflammatory products such as Advil or Ibuprofin are helpful in eradicating the pain. Ice compresses

22. Hardin MD : Plantar Fasciitis / Heel Spurs From the University of Iowa, the *best* lists of Internet sources inPlantar Fasciitis heel spurs. Plantar Fasciitis / heel spurs. http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/plantarfasciitis.html

Plantar Fasciitis / Heel Spurs "We list the best sites that list the sites" Site Map Diseases Home Free journals ... Diseases Search Hardin MD See also: Home Foot Problems Orthopedics All links on this page hand-checked Popular Women's Health Dermatology Nursing Pharm Infect Disease Return to : Foot Problems Orthopedics A Hardin MD Focus Page LookSmart : Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Spurs Yahoo : Plantar fasciitis NOAH: Heel spurs Latrina Keith, NY Online Access to Health Open Directory Project : (Other versions: Google AOL Hardin Library for the Health Sciences , University of Iowa Please send comments to hardin-webmaster@uiowa.edu The URL for this page is http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/plantarfasciitis.html Last updated Friday, Jan 24, 2003 [plantar facisia, plantar fasitis, plantar facitis, plantar fasceitus, plantar faciitis, plantar fasiatis, plantar fascitis, plantar fasciatis, plantar fascia, plantar fasciaitis] [12675 privacy

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25. Heel Spurs Causing Foot Pain Dear Dr. Dave, I am an early middleaged female who is experiencing ongoing pain from what my doctors have told me is “heel spurs”. http://www.drdaveanddee.com/heel.html

Dear Dr. Dave, I am an early middle-aged female who is experiencing on going pain from what my doctors have told me is “heel spurs”. Actually, she told me the medical name for it, but I can’t remember what it was. Anyway, I have pain along the sole of my foot and heel, especially during walking. I have tried orthotics for a number of years and they are no longer helping me. My doctor states I have to live with it for the rest of my life. I am asking you for your suggestions. Thank you. Gimpin’ in Atlanta Dear Atlanta, This might be a good time to talk a little bit about “heel spurs,” the condition which is properly known as “plantar fasciitis.” This is an inflammation of the ligamentous structures along the sole of the foot, which causes pain especially with stretching, which occurs unfortunately with just about every step. It can be a very painful and chronic situation. The inflammation is often made worse by overuse, poorly fitting shoes with inadequate arch support, obesity which places an increased load on the foot and other causes. Physicians diagnose plantar fasciitis, and exclude other causes of pain in the foot, by taking your history, doing a careful physical examination, and taking an x-ray of the foot. The x-ray often shows an osteophyte or exostosis on the heel bone, sometimes called a “bone spur” or “heel spur” hence the popular name.

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"Heel Spurs Can Be Helped Naturally" "Can Arch Support Crutches, Pain Killer Drugs or Surgery Help Heel Spurs Naturally?" Just by definition crutches, drugs and surgery are not natural. Natural means doing it the way it was meant to be done, not some other way. According to foot.com, "Heel spurs develop as a...growth in the heel bone due to calcium deposits that form when...pulls away from the heel. This stretching...is usually the result of...(flat feet)..." What makes feet flat? Flat feet happen when the arch, or upward curve, of the foot disappears. Then what? When the foot is arched, the toes are closer to the heel than when they are flat. So, when the feet are flat the heels and toes are farther apart, stretching the strong material across the bottom of the foot and pulling it away from the heel. By using the foot correctly, the arch forms and the pulling away from the heel stops, relieving the body of stress in the area. Order "A New Foot Health Solution" Now to learn how this works. What do doctors recommend? They recommend many things, some of which will be mentioned here. One thing is arch supports which are basically a crutch. They allow the muscles which actually are supposed to support the arch to become even weaker.

29. Heel Pain Information From The APMA the heel. heel spurs. A common cause pain relief. Other good news is thatheel spurs do not often develop in children. Prevention A variety http://www.apma.org/topics/heel.htm

Find A Podiatrist Foot Health Information Foot Facts e-Newsroom ... APMA Code of Ethics Contact The APMA YOUR PODIATRIC PHYSICIAN TALKS ABOUT HEEL PAIN Information From The American Podiatric Medical Association Heel Pain Has Many Causes I n our pursuit of healthy bodies, pain can be an enemy. In some instances, however, it is of biological benefit. Pain that occurs right after an injury or early in an illness may play a protective role, often warning us about the damage we've suffered. When we sprain an ankle, for example, the pain warns us that the ligament and soft tissues may be frayed and bruised, and that further activity may cause additional injury. Pain, such as may occur in our heels, also alerts us to seek medical attention. This alert is of utmost importance because of the many afflictions that contribute to heel pain. Heel Pain Heel pain is generally the result of faulty biomechanics (walking gait abnormalities) that place too much stress on the heel bone and the soft tissues that attach to it. The stress may also result from injury, or a bruise incurred while walking, running, or jumping on hard surfaces; wearing poorly constructed footwear; or being overweight.

30. Heel Pain: Information From The American Podiatric Medical Association: Printabl the heel. heel spurs. A common to provide pain relief. Other good newsis that heel spurs do not often develop in children. Prevention. http://www.apma.org/topics/heel_printable.htm

YOUR PODIATRIC PHYSICIAN TALKS ABOUT HEEL PAIN Information From The American Podiatric Medical Association Heel Pain Has Many Causes I n our pursuit of healthy bodies, pain can be an enemy. In some instances, however, it is of biological benefit. Pain that occurs right after an injury or early in an illness may play a protective role, often warning us about the damage we've suffered. When we sprain an ankle, for example, the pain warns us that the ligament and soft tissues may be frayed and bruised, and that further activity may cause additional injury. Pain, such as may occur in our heels, also alerts us to seek medical attention. This alert is of utmost importance because of the many afflictions that contribute to heel pain. Heel Pain Heel pain is generally the result of faulty biomechanics (walking gait abnormalities) that place too much stress on the heel bone and the soft tissues that attach to it. The stress may also result from injury, or a bruise incurred while walking, running, or jumping on hard surfaces; wearing poorly constructed footwear; or being overweight. The heel bone is the largest of the 26 bones in the human foot, which also has 33 joints and a network of more than 100 tendons, muscles, and ligaments. Like all bones, it is subject to outside influences that can affect its integrity and its ability to keep us on our feet. Heel pain, sometimes disabling, can occur in the front, back, or bottom of the heel.

31. HEEL SPURS: FACTS AND TREATMENT heel spurs. heel spurs FACTS AND TREATMENT. A Monthly Foot Fact fromFoot.com Teaneck, NJ (August 26, 2001) Severe rear foot pain http://www.personalhealthzone.com/heelspurs.html

HEEL SPURS: FACTS AND TREATMENT A Monthly Foot Fact from Foot.com Teaneck, NJ (August 26, 2001) - Severe rear foot pain that accompanies the first step out of bed in the morning is a sign of plantar fasciitis, a foot condition often accompanied by a heel spur. A heel spur occurs when a calcium deposit forms on the heel bone, causing a bony protrusion. The heel bone is the largest bone in the foot, and absorbs the greatest amount of shock and pressure from walking, running and other activities. The bone is connected to the forefoot by the plantar fascia, a broad band of fibrous tissue located along the bottom surface of the foot. When the plantar fascia is stretched and pulls away from the heel, usually the result of over-pronation (flat feet), calcium deposits can form to fill in the gap, causing heel spurs. People with unusually high arches can develop the problem, and women have a significantly higher incidence of heel spurs than men because of the types of footwear they often wear, including high heels. Dancers or athletes who stretch the plantar fascia on a regular basis are also at risk. According to Dr. Suzanne Belyea, D.P.M., Medical Director of Foot.com, heel spurs themselves do not cause the severe pain. "When people have an over-stretched plantar fascia, it tightens up at night. The first step out of bed pulls it away from the insertion site, and the resulting inflammation of the plantar fascia is what causes the pain. Heel spurs are often present with this condition, but not always."

32. Heel Spurs . heel spurs are a common footproblem resulting from excess bone growth on the heel bone. The...... heel spurs. Definition. A http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/heel_spurs.html

Encyclopedia Index H Home Encyclopedia Encyclopedia Index H Heel spurs Definition A heel spur is a bony projection on the sole (plantar) region of the heel bone (also known as the calcaneous). This condition may accompany or result from severe cases of inflammation to the structure called plantar fascia. This associated plantar fascia is a fibrous band of connective tissue on the sole of the foot, extending from the heel to the toes. Description Heel spurs are a common foot problem resulting from excess bone growth on the heel bone. The bone growth is usually located on the underside of the heel bone, extending forward to the toes. One explanation for this excess production of bone is a painful tearing of the plantar fascia connected between the toes and heel. This can result in either a heel spur or an inflammation of the plantar fascia, medically termed plantar fascitis. Because this condition is often correlated to a decrease in the arch of the foot, it is more prevalent after the age of six to eight years, when the arch is fully developed. Causes and symptoms One frequent cause of heel spurs is an abnormal motion and mal-alignment of the foot called pronation. For the foot to function properly, a certain degree of pronation is required. This motion is defined as an inward action of the foot, with dropping of the inside arch as one plants the heel and advances the weight distribution to the toes during walking. When foot pronation becomes extreme from the foot turning in and dropping beyond the normal limit, a condition known as excessive pronation creates a mechanical problem in the foot. In some cases the sole or bottom of the foot flattens and becomes unstable because of this excess pronation, especially during critical times of walking and athletic activities. The portion of the plantar fascia attached into the heel bone or calcaneous begins to stretch and pull away from the heel bone.

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35. Plantar Fasciitis And Heel Spurs May Be Caused By Hallux Rigidus Plantar fascitis, foot arch pain, and heel spurs may be causedby hallux rigidus and lack of flexibility in the big toe. http://physicaltherapy.about.com/library/weekly/aa051501a.htm

zfp=-1 About Physical Therapy Search in this topic on About on the Web in Products Web Hosting Physical Therapy with Apply Now Your Guide to one of hundreds of sites Home Articles Forums ... Help zmhp('style="color:#fff"') Subjects ESSENTIALS Stretch It Out! Visit A Physical Therapy Office Careers in Physical Therapy ... All articles on this topic Stay up-to-date! Subscribe to our newsletter. Advertising Free Credit Report Free Psychics Advertisement Big Toe Breeds Plantar Fasciitis Part 1: Big Toes Get Your Attention Has your big toe ever wrecked havoc with your feet? Don't toes just get in the way and wouldn't we be better off without them or at least with smaller ones? Why does a stubbed big toe notoriously cause excruciating pain and why do some toes point upwards towards the heavens? I think a stubbed toe or a vertical pointing big toe is the body's own attempt to garner a little attention for this frequently neglected area. In fact, I know that some of these upward pointing toes are wanting so much attention they have been known to wear holes in tennis shoes. Didn't one native American notice such an affliction with a local settler and say "To-peka"? The name stuck and indeed, Topeka is now the capital of Kansas, a Midwestern state!

36. ICB Medical - Heel Spurs heel spurs. Defined. A condition in which the bottom of the heel canbe extremely painful. A heel spur develops as a bony overgrowth http://www.icbmedical.com/conditions/heelspurs

ICB Medical Distributors Company Profile Products Fitting Instructions ... Wanted Heel Spurs Defined A condition in which the bottom of the heel can be extremely painful. A heel spur develops as a bony overgrowth on anterior aspect (forward aspect) of the heel bone (calcaneus). The development of the spur is usually a result of prolonged inflammation of the plantar fascia (a muscle-like ligament) on the bottom of the foot that attaches to the heel bone. Constant abnormal pulling of this ligament irritates the attachment to the heel bone and the body seeks to hold onto the attachment by forming additional bone growth as a protective mechanism. Symptoms The patient presents with a dull to sharp pain occurring about the plantar calcaneal area when getting out of bed of a morning. The plantar fascia is more inflexible at those times or when arising from a seated position and continuing during the initial periods of weight bearing. Usually the pain subsides within a few minutes, but may re-occur once this sequence is re-established. The pain is often described by patients as a "stone bruise". Pain can be located at the inferior aspect of the heel either medially, laterally or centrally.

37. Ask NOAH About: The Foot And Ankle Foot and Ankle Society Your Podiatric Physician Talks About Heel Pain AmericanPodiatric Medical Association heel spurs (Plantar Fascitis) Heel Pain / Heel http://www.noah-health.org/english/illness/foot/foot.html

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38. Dr. Pribut On Heel Pain Heel Pain. heel spurs and Plantar Fasciitis. heel spurs are the bestknown heel problems. A toes. heel spurs are visible on Xray. http://www.drpribut.com/sports/heelhtm.html

Dr. Stephen M. Pribut's Sport Pages Sports Medicine Home Chess Shoes Comprehensive Site Listing ... Home Page Heel Pain Heel Spurs and Plantar Fasciitis Heel spurs are the best known heel problems. A heel spur is a point of excess bone growth on the heel. The bone growth usually extends forward towards the toes. Heel spurs are visible on X-ray. Even more common than heel spurs is plantar fasciitis. This common heel problem is actually caused by a painful partial tearing of the plantar fascia connecting the toes and the heel usually at its attachment into the heel bone (calcaneus). This may result in either a heel spur or plantar fasciitis. The term plantar fasciitis is derived from plantar which refers to the bottom of the foot and fascia which is a type of dense fibrous connective tissue. If your foot flattens or becomes unstable during critical times in the walking or running cycle, the attachment of the plantar fascia into your heel bone may begin to stretch and pull away from the heel bone. This will result in pain and possibly swelling. The pain is especially noticeable when you push off with your toes while walking. Since this movement stretches the already inflamed portion of the fascia. Without treatment the pain will usually spread around the heel. The pain is usually centered at a location just in front of the heel toward the arch. When the tearing occurs at the bone itself, a the bone may attempt to heal itself by producing new bone. This results in the development of a heel spur. Without the spur the condition is called plantar fasciitis.

39. Common Foot Problems - Heel Pain Some of the most common are heel spurs (plantar faciitis); heel bursitis and heelbumps. TREATMENT. heel spurs cushioning for the heel is of little value. http://www.feetforlife.org/heelpain.htm

Heel pain When walking, your heels repeatedly hit the ground with considerable force. They have to be able to absorb the impact and provide a firm support for the weight of the body. When pain develops in the heel, it can be very disabling, making every step a problem, affecting your posture. Heel pain - the facts There are various types of heel pain. Some of the most common are: heel spurs (plantar faciitis); heel bursitis and heel bumps. SYMPTOMS Heel Spurs: the pain is usually worst on standing, particularly first thing in the morning when you get up. It is relatively common, though usually occurring in the over forty's age group. There are no visible features on the heel but a deep localised painful spot can be found in or around the middle of the sole of the heel. Although it is often associated with a spur of bone sticking out of the heel bone (heel spur syndrome), approximately ten per cent of the population have heel spurs without any pain.

40. Heel Spurs heel spurs. Signs and Symptoms of heel spurs Early signs of heel pain are usuallydue to plantar fasciitis, the inflammation of the plantar fascia. http://sportsmedicine.about.com/library/injury/bl_foot3.htm

zfp=-1 About Sports Medicine Search in this topic on About on the Web in Products Web Hosting Sports Medicine with Elizabeth Quinn Your Guide to one of hundreds of sites Home Articles Forums ... Help zmhp('style="color:#fff"') Subjects ESSENTIALS Acute Injury Treatment 6 Injury Warning Signs Alphabetical Injury List ... All articles on this topic Stay up-to-date! Subscribe to our newsletter. Advertising Free Credit Report Free Psychics Advertisement Heel Spurs Related Resources Is Your Sports Injury Serious? What to do for your Sports Injury How to Prevent Sports Injuries From Other Guides About Orthopedics About Physical Therapy Elsewhere on the Web Medline What Is a Heel Spur? A heel spur is a projection or growth of bone where certain muscles and soft tissue structures of the foot attach to the bottom of the heel. Most commonly the plantar fascia (a broad, ligament-like structure extending from the heel bone to the base of the toes) becomes inflamed and heel pain begins. As this inflammation becomes chronic, a heel spur is likely to form. If heel pain is treated early, conservative therapy is often successful and surgery is usually avoided. Signs and Symptoms of Heel Spurs Early signs of heel pain are usually due to plantar fasciitis , the inflammation of the plantar fascia. It is probably the most common cause of heel pain. It is seen in all groups of people including runners, athletes, weekend athletes, and those who have recently gained weight. The pain most often manifests itself after periods of rest when the plantar fascia is given a chance to shorten. The result is pain felt during the first steps of the day due to sudden strain to the tissue. A heel spur develops when this pain is ignored and the chronic inflammation increases the stress on the fascia. The result is the development of an outgrowth of bone on the bottom of the heel.

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