Internist Questions Heel pain

What is the solution for a calcaneal spur?

I have heel pain, and an ache in the calf nerve. An x-ray was done, which showed a calcaneal spur. How will this be solved?

Female | 44 years old
Complaint duration: 6 months
Conditions: Getting worse than before

6 Answers

InternistHeelpain
Your best bet is shockwave therapy
Hi , PT can help. Physical therapy treats heel spurs by Stretching the plantar fascia and calf muscles to reduce tension Strengthening foot and ankle muscles for better support Manual therapy to reduce soft tissue restrictions Modalities like ice, ultrasound, or iontophoresis to reduce inflammation Taping or orthotics to offload pressure during walking Gait training to correct walking mechanics Most patients improve with consistent therapy and home exercise compliance. Dr. Jawwad Rashid, PT, DPT, CSCS CEO, Clinic Director Family Rehab Care Inc. 10272 Telegraph Rd STE B Taylor, MI 48180 Phone 7342878009 Fax 7342878055 httpfamilyrehabcare.com Inline image The information contained in this email message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the designated recipients named above. This message is privileged and confidential. If the reader is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this message in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone and delete the email. Thank you.
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On Sat, Jun 7, 2025 at 636 PM Robert Nirschl wrote plantar heel spur or Achilles spur? most likely a planter spur so the diagnosis is plantar fasciitis. Treatment includes antiinflammatory medicine, gentle exercises and stretching, and arch brace or a heel cup, sometimes cortisone injections, and rarely surgical removal.
Usually, physical therapy focusing on calf muscle stretching and foot intrinsic muscle strengthening.
The spur means nothing. People without heel pain can have heel spurs and people with heel pain don't necessarily have a spur. Most heel pain is caused by plantar fasciitis. It is cured with diligent stretching, sometimes a night -time splint or injections. Surgery is rarely indicated.
These spurs occur due to abnormal pressure, usually from a shoe. More common in females due to the shoes we wear. Do not have it removed surgically as, usually, unless you get the proper diagnosis and/or change your foot wear, it will recur. I recommend you protect your heel with a fleecy web protection. Podiatrists do this. Or a heel cut out so that the back of the shoe is not pressing directly on your heel. It is quite easily solved. Do not have it removed surgically. I stress this again.