Heel Spur? We Can Help With That

About 15% of people develop a bony protrusion at the bottom of one of their heels. For many folks, that added bump of bone doesn’t cause any problems. However, if it causes inflammation or presses on tissue like your plantar fascia, that heel spur might be uncomfortable. 

If you’re experiencing heel pain, come see our team. We have extensive experience diagnosing and treating heel spurs at Rogers Foot & Ankle Institute in American Fork or Saratoga Springs, Utah. 

Additionally, we can treat any complications that come with your heel spur, including plantar fasciitis. 

Understanding heel spurs

You usually develop a heel spur because something is putting extra strain on the bones in your feet. For example, a gait abnormality or a high arch might cause your body to develop this extra bit of bone, for example. The stress of plantar fasciitis can even contribute to heel spur development. 

Sometimes, people don’t feel the spur. It can press on surrounding tissue, though, causing painful inflammation. You might notice it more when you’re on your feet or engaged in running or while playing a sport. 

If you have heel pain, whether it’s a sharp stabbing sensation or a dull ache, a bone spur could be behind it. When you visit our team, we use diagnostic tools such as a physical examination of your heel and an X-ray to determine if you have a heel spur.  

Your treatment options for finding relief

If we diagnose you with a heel spur, our team works with you to find an effective way to alleviate your symptoms. 

The majority of people get relief from the pain their heel spur causes without surgery. Conservative treatment options like the following usually help:

• Wearing shoes with more cushioning or adding custom orthotics
• Splinting or taping the area
• Resting the heel so the soft tissue injury can heal
• Treating the inflammation by icing the heel or using anti-inflammatory medication
• Corticosteroid injections, which target inflammation

If your pain doesn’t improve with these treatments, we may explore surgery with you. Removing the spur should bring you lasting relief. 

You shouldn’t have to live with discomfort as you move throughout your day. If you have heel pain, come see our team of experts so we can work with you to move toward a more comfortable step. 

Contact our team by calling us at (801) 756-4200 to schedule your appointment today. Our friendly team can answer many of your questions over the phone and help you find an appointment time that works best for your busy schedule.