Treating heel spurs at home: truth and myth

September 9, 2016

Heel spur is one of the most common pathologies of the musculoskeletal system. It accounts for about 10% of all orthopedic diseases. Heel spur, or plantar fasciitis, is

inflammatory-dystrophic lesion of the plantar fascia, which occurs against the background of deposition of calcium salts in the area of ​​the heel tubercle.

1. Bile
2. Dimexide
3. Iodine
4. Vinegar
5. Salt
6. Honey

1. X-ray therapy
2. Blockades
3. Injections
4. Medicines

Causes of heel spurs

The cause of heel spur formation is inflammation of the plantar fascia due to increased load on it or due to its insufficiency. The development of the inflammatory-degenerative process in the tissues of the aponeurosis is promoted by:

1. flat feet with longitudinal deformation of the foot;
2. sedentary lifestyle;
3. excess body weight;
4. long-term static loads on the feet (standing, walking in high heels, using uncomfortable shoes);
5. sudden loads on the foot after a long period of rest;
6. microtraumas during intense sports training.

Causes and mechanism of development

Deforming arthrosis can be primary, when clear causes cannot be identified, and secondary, developing after illnesses and injuries.

Primary arthrosis deformans is mainly an age-related disease. It has a connection not only with age, but also with family history, excess body weight and a sedentary lifestyle. Progresses slowly but steadily. Pathological processes in the joints are mainly associated with a decrease in the volume of synovial fluid, impaired tissue nutrition, and atrophy (reduction in volume) of articular cartilage. It becomes thinner, cracks, the bones are injured and this stimulates their growth with the formation of marginal growths - osteophytes, which deform the joint. Constant irritation contributes to the periodic occurrence of inflammation, but degenerative-dystrophic processes still predominate.

Secondary osteoarthritis develops at any age after illnesses and injuries. Main reasons:

• acute injuries - intra-articular fractures, dislocations and subluxations, severe bruises;
• constant microtrauma associated with the professional activities of athletes is one of the common causes;
• congenital dysplasia (developmental abnormalities);
• osteochondropathy – destruction of joints due to malnutrition; for example, Perthes disease, which develops in adolescence;
• metabolic disorders - obesity and sedentary lifestyle, disorder of purine metabolism with deposition of uric acid salts in the joint cavity (gout), etc.;
• endocrine diseases - diabetes mellitus, hormonal disorders in men and women associated with an imbalance of sex hormones, etc.;
• inflammatory processes - chronic arthritis - rheumatoid, psoriatic, etc.;
• diseases that cause circulatory disorders in the lower extremities - varicose veins (more common in women), obliterating endarteritis, atherosclerosis of the arteries of the lower extremities (more often in men).

If the underlying cause continues to operate (for example, inflammation or endocrine disorders), this contributes to the rapid progression of deforming arthrosis.

Therefore, secondary pathological processes are more dangerous; they require timely consultation with a doctor to treat the underlying disease.

Symptoms of heel spurs

The main manifestation of pathology is pain. In the first stages of the disease, it occurs while walking. As the severity of the pathology develops and worsens, the pain becomes stronger and more acute. Particularly characteristic of plantar fasciitis is the “starting” pain that occurs when movement begins after a long break or sleep.

During examination of the foot, no obvious clinical signs are usually observed; in some cases, slight swelling in the heel area is noted. Palpation reveals pain in the lateral areas of the heel bone and in the middle of the heel from the side of the sole.

The intensity of pain and the severity of symptoms of pathology may vary and do not depend on the size of the bone formation. Thus, even a small growth in the area of ​​the heel tubercle can cause acute burning pain and cause complete disability for the patient, while the formation of a large osteophyte in another patient may manifest only minor discomfort while walking.

Today, there are many known ways to treat heel spurs - both clinical and folk. In this article we will look at both in detail. The first part of the article is devoted to home treatment methods for heel spurs - we will not judge their effectiveness, but will only give a brief overview of the methods of their use.

However, let us remind you that any attempts at self-treatment without consulting a competent doctor are fraught with the development of even more serious complications and can only lead to a deterioration in the patient’s well-being. It is necessary to understand that the use of home treatment methods instead of full-fledged medical therapy will only slow down the patient’s recovery and lead to the progression of the disease.

Localizations

Any localization and form of arthrosis has serious complications, so you should not delay treatment.
See how easily the disease can be cured in 10-12 sessions.

Deforming arthrosis of the skeletal joints can have different localizations. And each localization has its own characteristics.

Deforming arthrosis of the leg joints

The most common localization. Different joints of the legs have their own characteristics of the structure, functioning and course of osteoarthritis.

Hip (Hip) deforming arthrosis

The hip joint must withstand the load of the entire body. Deforming arthrosis of the hip joint can be age-related, the outcome of bone tuberculosis, congenital articular anomalies or osteochondropathy (Perthes disease). The hip joint is located deep, so when osteophytes grow, nearby muscles and ligaments can become injured and inflamed. It is also possible to compress blood vessels and nerves with the appearance of neurological symptoms - pain along the pinched nerve and sensory disturbances.

Read more about the causes, symptoms and treatment of arthrosis of the hip joint here.

Deforming arthrosis of the knee joint

The most common causes of deforming arthrosis of the knee joints are age-related changes and injuries. Primary age-related deforming arthrosis is mainly a female disease. Injuries can occur in both women and men at any age. Frequent knee injuries are associated with the peculiarities of its structure and functioning - even a small but sharp deviation from normal movement parameters can lead to injury. I am concerned about severe pain and the inability to fully bend the knee. Deforming arthrosis of the knee joint is also characterized by the appearance of pathological changes in the hip and ankle joints.

Read more about arthrosis of the knee joint in this article.

Ankle

Osteoarthritis occurs slowly, unnoticed at first, but already in the second stage chronic pain syndrome develops. It is often complicated by flat feet, which further increases pain, especially when moving. Complete immobility is rare, but quite often the process is complicated by subluxations and dislocations of the ankle.

Deforming arthrosis of the knee joint

Deforming arthrosis of the hand joints

The upper extremities are less likely than the lower extremities to undergo acute trauma, so the cause of deforming arthrosis of the joints of the hands is most often inflammatory diseases and professional activity (systematic microtrauma).

Deforming arthrosis of the shoulder joint

The cause of deforming arthrosis of the shoulder is often macro- and microtrauma in athletes and people engaged in heavy physical labor. In this case, the periarticular tissues are also injured, which leads to the development of their inflammation - glenohumeral periarthritis, which increases pain and articular degenerative-dystrophic disorders. The cause of the disease can also be chronic arthritis, most often rheumatoid arthritis. The disease is long-lasting, painful and often causes disability. Read our article “arthrosis of the shoulder joint.”

Deforming arthrosis of the elbow joint

The elbow suffers from acute injuries (falling on the hand) and systematic exposure to vibration, which is typical for such professions as builders, miners, etc. Chronic arthritis is also a cause, but not often. The disease progresses unnoticed at first, but pain gradually develops when bending and straightening the arm at the elbow, and then dysfunction of the limb.

Deforming arthrosis of the hand

Deforming arthrosis of the hand develops after injuries and rheumatoid arthritis. The carpometacarpal joint of the thumb is mainly injured, as a result of which degenerative-dystrophic processes develop in it with pain and dysfunction. In rheumatoid arthritis, arthrosis deformans occurs against the background of constant exacerbations of the inflammatory process, and therefore often leads to disability.

Deforming arthrosis of the fingers

The deforming dystrophic process of this localization is a consequence of microtraumas during the systematic performance of minor work (sewing, knitting) or inflammatory processes. Psoriatic arthritis affects the end joints of the fingers. The growth of osteophytes in this area is called Heberden's nodes. In rheumatoid arthritis, the lower interphalangeal joints are affected and bony growths on them are called Bouchard's nodes.

Deforming arthrosis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)

It develops against the background of dental problems that cause inflammation or poor circulation in the TMJ area. Aching pain appears when chewing or opening the mouth, accompanied by a characteristic crunching sound. With exacerbation of synovitis, the pain intensifies. Advanced disease can lead to facial asymmetry and speech impairment.

Read more about the disease here.

Crunching in joints - when to worry

Intra-articular injections of hyaluronic acid

Orthopedic insoles for heel spurs

One of the most effective means used to treat and prevent the formation of heel spurs are orthopedic insoles. Their use is necessary to unload the foot and improve shock absorption of the musculoskeletal system when walking. Individual orthopedic insoles, made to order by an orthopedic specialist, most effectively eliminate pain and relieve stress on the feet during movement. In this case, the anatomical shape of the patient’s foot is taken into account, which allows you to accurately select and adjust the shape of the insoles. Wearing orthopedic insoles provides maximum comfort for the patient, both while walking and in a static position.

The medical department manufactures and selects individual Formthotics orthopedic insoles. To do this, an orthopedic doctor using a special device - a plantoscope - examines the condition of the tissues of the feet, identifying possible deformations of their longitudinal and transverse arches.

After a thorough plantoscopic diagnosis, the doctor makes individual insoles that most accurately follow the anatomical lines of the patient’s feet and create ideal conditions for the functioning of their musculoskeletal system. The insoles are heated with a hairdryer to make the material plastic, the patient stands on them and the doctor records the exact imprint of the feet in a static position and while walking.

Continuous wearing of Formthotics custom insoles stops the progression of plantar fasciitis, stimulates the restoration of foot tissues and promotes their healing, accelerating the patient's recovery.

Heel pads

One of the types of orthopedic insoles are heel pads. These are orthopedic products, which are shock-absorbing inserts under the heel. They are made from various natural or synthetic materials (leather, balsa, gel, silicone) to reduce the impact load on the foot and reduce pain in the heel during movement.

Treatment with medications

Conservative therapy involves influencing problem areas of the foot in order to eliminate inflammatory processes. The selection of necessary medications is carried out by orthopedic doctors, taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient. The most actively used are various gels and ointments. These products, like creams with infusions, will be effective in the initial stages of pathology development.

Injection painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs are often prescribed. They are inserted directly into the heel joint area. This method of therapeutic action is more effective, but causes pain in the patient. Usually a set of injections is prescribed. The procedure should be performed exclusively by experienced doctors.

In the case of injection treatment, the dosage must be strictly observed. The drug must be injected to the desired depth with a high level of precision. If mistakes are made, it is possible to provoke inflammatory processes, the development of osteoporosis, and the formation of areas of suppuration. If the product is administered too often, damage and even destruction of fascial tissue is likely.

Painkiller patches, as well as antiseptics and natural substances, are easy to use. At the same time, analgesics themselves are not considered as drugs with medicinal effects. They are focused on pain relief. At the same time, the disadvantage of such drugs is the tendency of patients to become addicted and develop dependence.

When using any medications, possible contraindications should be taken into account, including individual intolerance to components or the development of serious diseases.

Physiotherapeutic effects

To reduce the severity of the exacerbation, the patient is prescribed a complex of gymnastics, massage manipulations, and ultrasound therapy. You can increase the effectiveness of medication by:

• electrophoresis, when medicinal substances are sent to deep zones of soft tissues through the use of low-voltage electrical pulses;
• sonophoresis - medications penetrate into soft tissues by exposing problem areas to ultrasonic waves.

Physiotherapeutic procedures often include injections of corticosteroids. These drugs belong to the group of steroid drugs with anti-inflammatory effects. With the simultaneous use of an anesthetic, they are injected into the sole or heel area.

The peculiarity of physiotherapy is that doctors can select the most effective manipulations, taking into account the individual characteristics of each patient.

Shock wave impact

Due to the impact of ultrasonic pulses on the body, calcium deposits are destroyed with the formation of tiny particles. They are eliminated by the bloodstream. In addition, with the help of shock wave therapy, regeneration processes in soft tissues are activated. There is a decrease in the severity of inflammatory changes and manifestations of swelling.

If the disease is at the initial stage of development, then shock wave therapy helps to completely get rid of disorders in the form of heel spurs. This technique is also used in cases where the use of other methods of influence is limited or prohibited. In advanced cases, inflammation is relieved and the proliferation of calcium deposits is inhibited or stopped.

At the same time, doctors note a number of contraindications:

• low blood pressure;
• period of bearing a child;
• heart rhythm problems;
• abnormalities in blood clotting processes;
• a state of intoxication caused, for example, by intestinal poisoning or taking medications;
• disturbances in the condition and functioning of the nervous system;
• the appearance of malignant neoplasms;
• development of thrombophlebitis in the affected area;
• the presence of an infectious lesion in the acute phase.

Ultrasonic exposure

Using an ultrasonic wave, you can eliminate pain and limit inflammatory changes. This effect is achieved by deep heating of the tissues. Ultrasound quickly penetrates the damaged fascia and activates healing at the cellular level. At the same time, other positive effects are achieved:

• relaxation of muscle tissue;
• activation of blood flow in the area of ​​ligaments and tendons;
• reduction of swelling.

Using a laser

The therapeutic effect is produced by directing the light beam onto the damaged area. The result of the treatment can be seen after 2-6 sessions. The characteristics of the disease, the patient’s condition, and the characteristics of his body are taken into account. The laser penetrates to a considerable depth into the tissue area and begins to stimulate metabolic processes there, while activating regeneration processes.

Surgical intervention

The previously discussed therapeutic techniques are aimed at eliminating inflammatory changes, preventing or limiting the proliferation of bone tumors, and stimulating regeneration in soft tissues. Surgical treatment is associated with ensuring complete removal of the growth. However, there is no complete guarantee of recurrence of the tumor. This is the reason why surgery is prescribed only in extreme situations.

The peculiarities of the operation are determined by the nature of the disease. During the intervention, complete or partial eruption of the plantar fascia occurs. At the same time, the spur and all tissues that were damaged are removed. If the fasciotomy is complete (disconnecting), then the anatomy of the foot is disrupted. This causes gait disturbances, which leads to disability.

The minimum level of invasiveness of the effect is inherent in radiofrequency microtenomia. Burning is carried out by high frequency electromagnetic radiation. This leads to the destruction of damaged tissues and nerve fibers, as a result of which the pain syndrome is eliminated.

It is important to remember that the degree of effectiveness of any technique is determined by the timely diagnosis of the disorder and the constant prevention of the disease. Doctors warn against using traditional methods without consulting a specialist. In some cases, this approach can lead to lost time and complications.

Patch for the treatment of heel spurs

Among the home remedies for heel spurs, special pharmaceutical plasters are quite common. In particular, pepper patch is used for severe pain for applications on the heel area for several days.

What effect does the adhesive plaster have in this case?

The active components with which it is impregnated (pepper, belladonna extract) have a local irritating effect, increasing blood circulation and lymph flow in the tissues of the heel area. This reduces local swelling and inflammation, and also reduces the intensity of pain.

No less popular is the Chinese patch for the treatment of heel spurs. Its therapeutic effect is to stimulate the reflexogenic zones of the heel area along with an anti-inflammatory effect on the tissue.

General Tips

Heel spurs are a nasty disease, but they can be treated. The best way to defeat a spur is comprehensive treatment. Use physiotherapeutic treatment, painkillers, switch to proper nutrition, and lead a healthy lifestyle.

It is necessary to include in your diet foods that will enhance the removal of salts from the body. Eat watermelons, cucumbers, drink more water, juices, give up coffee.

Heel spurs are practically impossible to treat on your own. Only a doctor can determine how much the disease progresses. In case of large spurs, advanced disease and ineffectiveness of conservative treatment, a surgical operation is performed to remove the bone growth and excision of the altered tissue. These are extreme measures, and in this case, the words of a familiar surgeon are most appropriate: “The best operation is the one that is not done.”

Ointment for the treatment of heel spurs

To treat heel spurs at home, various anti-inflammatory ointments and creams are often used. Among them, indomethacin and hydrocortisone ointments are most often used.

When treating the heel area, indomethacin ointment has an analgesic effect on the tissue and eliminates local inflammation. Hydrocortisone ointment, which has a hormonal effect, reduces local swelling and the intensity of the inflammatory process. For home treatment of heel spurs, anti-inflammatory pain-relieving ointments ibuprofen, diclofenac and voltaren are also used.

However, it should be remembered that all of the listed medications do not eliminate the causes of heel spurs, but only smooth out the symptoms of the disease. In addition, their long-term and uncontrolled use in the absence of proper etiotropic treatment can lead to the development of side effects and aggravation of the severity of the disease.

Where can I buy

To obtain a guaranteed result of treatment at home according to traditional recipes, the use of high-quality medicinal raw materials is of no small importance. The online store “Russian Roots” offers a large assortment of ready-made folk remedies for eliminating spurs and individual ingredients for making them yourself at home. Courier delivery is available in Moscow and the Moscow region, and delivery by mail is available in the regions. You can also purchase this product in our network of herbal pharmacies.

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Exercises for heel spurs

One widely used home treatment for heel spurs is foot exercises. The main goal of the exercises is to stretch the plantar fascia and strengthen the muscles of the longitudinal arch of the foot, which helps to increase the elasticity of the tissues and strengthen them.

The most effective exercises are rolling with the foot of a tennis ball, picking up small objects from the floor with the toes, etc. Exercises should be done after mandatory preliminary warm-up and warming up of the muscles.

Rotation of the feet has a beneficial effect on joint mobility, the condition of the muscles and ligaments of the legs. These exercises are performed while sitting on a chair: with your legs stretched forward, you rotate your feet in and out for 15 seconds, making sure that your thumbs are pointing upward.

Thanks to therapeutic exercises, blood supply to the plantar aponeurosis and foot muscles is improved, local metabolic processes are activated, tissue nutrition is improved, which helps accelerate their healing and reduces the risk of microtrauma.

In order not to treat, it is better to warn

A heel spur causes the patient a lot of discomfort and pain, so it is better to prevent the development of this disease.

To do this, you should adhere to the following medical recommendations:

• wear orthopedic insoles if flat feet have been identified;
• get rid of excess weight;
• do not stand in one place during standing work, but walk periodically;
• do not trigger pathologies of the joints and spine;
• reduce the consumption of salt, smoked meats, marinades;
• add as many vegetables, fruits, watermelons and cucumbers to your diet;
• increase daily fluid intake.

It is believed that walking barefoot on the bumpy surface will improve blood circulation, increase muscle tone, and thus will not give the awl-shaped growths any chance to appear on the surface of the heel bone. In addition, foot massage has a positive effect on the condition of the body as a whole.

Massage for heel spurs

Massage is widely used to treat heel spurs at home. The purpose of massage for plantar fasciitis is to relieve muscle spasm, increase microcirculation in the affected area, activate local metabolism, reduce pain and improve tissue trophism. The massage technique combines stroking, rubbing, kneading tissue in the heel area and the entire sole, pinching and pressing.

The therapeutic effect of massage in this case can only be obtained when it is combined with other therapeutic methods (physiotherapy, drug treatment, etc.).

Symptoms of deforming arthrosis

The main symptoms of deforming arthrosis are joint pain, deformation and impaired joint function. Primary age-related arthrosis occurs and progresses slowly. The course of secondary arthrosis depends on the cause of its development - injury or disease.

First signs

The first signs of deforming arthrosis usually disappear within 5-10 minutes

At the initial stage, there is no deformation of the joint or impairment of its function. The pain is mechanical in nature and appears after prolonged walking or standing. At rest they pass quickly enough. Slight starting pain and slight stiffness of movement are also characteristic - these symptoms appear after a night's sleep or a long stay in a forced position and disappear within a few minutes after the start of physical activity. But this is already the first bell - a signal that you need to see a doctor.

Obvious symptoms

The pain after exercise is more intense and does not go away immediately. Prolonged aching night pain appears, and sometimes painful convulsive muscle twitching. Muscle pain can be of a long-term reflex nature, associated with increased load on the limb.

When moving, a characteristic crunching sound appears - crepitus, which indicates unevenness of the articular surfaces. Periodically, the skin in the affected area swells and becomes slightly inflamed, the pain becomes constant, and the body temperature may rise, but after some time these symptoms go away without treatment. This indicates inflammatory processes in the synovium - synovitis. After each exacerbation of synovitis, the progression of degenerative-dystrophic processes is activated. Often at this stage the patient requires support when walking and uses a cane. Over time, the joint becomes deformed and gradually loses its function.

On the fingers you can sometimes see bone growths - Heberden's and Bouchard's nodes, changing the shape of the hand.

There is good news - all this can be treated. But you need to choose the right clinic, where doctors have experience in treating such diseases.

Dangerous symptoms

The following symptoms are a signal that you need to urgently consult a doctor:

• joint pain has become constant, worsening at night;
• periarticular tissues periodically swell and become inflamed, sometimes this is accompanied by a slight increase in body temperature;
• the joint has increased in volume due to bone growths;
• movements are accompanied by crepitation;
• the limb is difficult to bend and straighten;
• you have to walk with a stick.

If you experience such symptoms, do not delay, seek medical help immediately.

Treatment of heel spurs with folk remedies

There are many ways to treat heel spurs using traditional medicine.

Bile

Medical bile, which can be purchased at a pharmacy, has long been used for therapeutic compresses for heel spurs. When applied to tissue in the area of ​​the pathological focus, the drug has a warming, analgesic effect and accelerates the resolution of the inflammatory process.

Dimexide

Dimexide is a fairly popular remedy for home treatment of heel spurs. A bandage is moistened with the drug solution and applied as compresses to the affected area. By acting locally on tissue, dimexide reduces pain and the intensity of inflammation, stimulates tissue metabolism, accelerates the resorption of infiltrates and tissue regeneration.

Iodine

Iodine solution is also used for topical treatment of plantar fasciitis. Applications of iodine solution have a local warming and antiseptic effect on tissue, accelerate local blood flow, improve tissue nutrition, gradually eliminating inflammation.

Vinegar

To get rid of heel spurs in folk medicine, a mixture of vinegar, butter and a chicken egg is used. The thoroughly mixed mixture is applied in the form of compresses to the heel area in order to activate local blood circulation and metabolism, reduce pain and accelerate the resorption of bone growth.

Salt

Salt compresses and baths are also considered one of the most effective home remedies for heel spurs. Salt applications have an analgesic, anti-inflammatory and absorbable effect on tissue.

Honey

Compresses of honey and salt applied at night gradually relieve heel pain, improve metabolism and tissue nutrition, accelerate the resorption of painful infiltrates and relieve acute inflammation.

Symptoms

The main complaint that patients have with a heel spur is a burning pain when placing weight on the heel; a feeling of a “nail” in the heel is the most common symptom of a heel spur. Lameness often develops. A heel spur significantly affects the patient’s quality of life, especially if it occurs on both legs at once. In this case, if both feet hurt, the patient simply cannot move normally; the only option is to walk on his toes. The main danger of a heel spur lies precisely in the severe pain and limitation of the motor activity of patients against this background.

Clinical treatments

No matter how effective traditional medicine may seem, limiting yourself to their use is absolutely unreasonable and unacceptable. A full medical examination and the prescription of adequate therapy are absolutely necessary, because plantar fasciitis is a serious disease.

Which doctor should you contact?

If you experience symptoms of a heel spur, you should consult an orthopedic doctor or surgeon. After examination and carrying out the necessary diagnostic tests, the doctor prescribes a treatment regimen, selects suitable orthoses, and, if necessary, gives a referral to see specialists of another profile (physiotherapist, massage therapist, exercise therapy instructor, etc.).

What are the most commonly used clinical treatments for heel spurs?

X-ray therapy

Radiation therapy is used when conservative treatment is ineffective and pain is persistent. Local exposure to x-rays on tissue in the area of ​​bone growth produces a prolonged analgesic effect. Treatment is carried out in several sessions, the duration of one procedure is about 10 minutes. Contraindications to X-ray therapy are pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Blockades

Drug blockades are carried out in cases where conservative therapy for plantar fasciitis does not bring the desired result. Injections of drugs into the area of ​​the pathological focus have an analgesic effect and eliminate inflammation in the tissues.

Injections

For intense pain in the heel area, injections with hormonal drugs of steroid origin (hydrocortisone, diprospan, kenalog) have a good effect. Injections of these drugs into the osteophyte area quickly relieve pain and relieve inflammation.

Medicines

Conservative treatment of heel spurs is carried out in combination with drug therapy. The group of medications used in this case includes:

1. analgesic drugs;
2. non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprofen, diclofenac);
3. hormonal drugs of steroid origin (hydrocortisone);
4. local anti-inflammatory drugs (dimexide, etc.).

Approach to treating the disease in our clinic

Specialists at the Paramita clinic in Moscow not only use all modern methods of diagnosing and treating osteoarthritis, but also actively use traditional oriental methods. Such as reflexology (acupuncture, moxibustion, acupressure), herbal medicine, etc.

Each patient is unique to us. This approach allows you to quickly eliminate pain and significantly speed up the process of treatment and rehabilitation of patients with deforming arthrosis. With regular maintenance treatment, our patients forget about their problems and lead a normal lifestyle.

We combine proven techniques of the East and innovative methods of Western medicine.
Read more about our unique method of treating arthrosis

Treatment of heel spurs at the ALFA TECHNOLOGIES clinic

Medical treatment of heel spurs is performed using conservative methods, including physiotherapy, pharmacotherapy, massage and drug blockades. The most pronounced therapeutic effect in this disease is provided by shock wave therapy - a unique treatment technique based on the effect of low-frequency acoustic shock waves on tissue.

Penetrating into the affected area to a clearly defined depth, wave vibrations cause a whole range of positive changes in the tissues:

1. Blood circulation and lymph circulation improves.
2. Local metabolism becomes more intense.
3. The structural elements of bone formation become loose and dissolve.
4. Spasmed muscles relax.
5. The local inflammatory reaction is eliminated.
6. The pain gradually decreases, and by the end of the therapeutic course it disappears completely.
7. The processes of tissue repair and restoration are activated.

Complete treatment of heel spurs using the shock wave method involves completing a course of 5-8 procedures. The effectiveness of this treatment is very high: at the end of the course, complete disappearance of painful symptoms and recovery occurs in 97% of patients.

Treatment of plantar fasciitis with the shock wave method has a number of advantages over other methods:

1. Absolute safety and harmlessness (virtually no contraindications);
2. Pain and signs of local inflammation disappear after the first procedure;
3. Treatment does not require the use of medications or pain relief;
4. Exposure to acoustic waves improves the absorption of drugs into affected tissues and increases the effectiveness of pharmacotherapy.

Shock wave therapy is an advanced technique that guarantees rapid healing for heel spurs. Come to us - we will help you restore the health of your feet. Discover a world of ease of movement - it will take care of you!

Traditional methods of treating fasciitis

Resorting to folk remedies for treating spurs is not prohibited even by official medicine. Traditional recipes can be a good alternative if, for some reason, the drugs do not have an effect, and ultrasound treatment is not suitable for health reasons.

Many folk remedies have proven their effectiveness and safety. But nevertheless, it is necessary to consult with your doctor. First of all, because a heel spur can be easily confused with another disease - a heel wart.

This formation has a hard core that causes symptoms similar to typical plantar fasciitis. It can be difficult to distinguish between these diseases on your own, so getting diagnosed is still a good idea.

Another important point is to choose the right treatment method. Some of the recipes are designed specifically to reduce plantar warts. Therefore, if, after treating heel spurs with folk remedies, the symptoms do not go away, it means that the prescription was chosen incorrectly, or the wrong ailment was treated.

There are 4 main ways to treat the disease:

• warming up the diseased area;
• 24-hour compress;
• compress at night;
• massage.

Garlic-based compress
The effectiveness of all remedies is different: some can eliminate discomfort and pain in 3 procedures, some need to be repeated much longer, sometimes up to a month.