“Can a heel spur go away on its own?”
I was diagnosed with a heel spur. It hurts bad. What can I do? Can a heel spur go away on its own?
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No, it doesn't go away on its own. common options short and long terms are: orthotics, injections, night splints, minimal invasive procedures, EPAT, physical therapy, etc... please seek my office or local podiatrist consult for treatment that is right for you.
Heel 'Spurs' do NOT go away on their own. BUT, Heel Spurs are an 'artifact' that is a result of another problem called "Plantar Fasciitis." The 'spur' is simply a reaction of the bone to chronic inflammation at the attachment of the plantar fascia. The spur, itself, is NOT the cause of the pain in your heel. You can read multiple responses I have written about plantar fasciitis on this page, and there are many internet options for getting information on plantar fasciitis
Heel spurs will not resolve without surgery. That said, they usually are not the cause of your pain. I recommend you make an appointment with a foot and ankle surgeon (podiatrist) to discuss treatment options
It won't go away but the swelling and pain can go away.
No, once formed, a heel spur cannot "go away" on its own. There are multiple acceptable treatments for heel spurs, and not every accepted treatment works for everyone. Consult with a Board Certified Podiatric Surgeon and ask them about their treatment protocols for heel spur pain.
No! We can relieve the symptoms by a variety of treatments but the heel spur does not go away without surgery.
A heel spur is an enlargement of bone and does not disappear on its own. If painful, they are sometimes removed surgically.
Start calf stretching. The spur won't go away without surgery, but may stop hurting. There are also numerous noon surgical treatments.
