Since a heel spur is often caused by permanent incorrect or overloading of the tendon at the calcaneus, in many cases physiotherapeutic treatment can help to get the problems under control. The contents of the physiotherapy are then mainly strengthening and stretching exercises for the affected foot. If the heel spur is caused by shortened calf muscles, this can also be treated physiotherapeutically with certain massage techniques.
What helps?
The most obvious symptom of heel spurs is pain, so their treatment is initially the primary goal. There are several possibilities for pain treatment. Drugs: Anti-inflammatory and painkilling drugs such as ibuprofen, ASA or diclofenac are suitable for the short-term treatment of a heel spur.
However, you should always discuss with your doctor or pharmacist which preparations are suitable for you. In case of particularly severe pain, the injection of a cortisone may also be advisable. Homeopathy: Homeopathic medicines can also help to alleviate the pain of a calcaneal spur and cause the heel spur to regress.
The remedy of choice here is Hekla Lava D3. If the heel spur exists due to posture problems, overstrain or problems in the calf muscles, physiotherapy can provide relief for many patients. Various forms of therapy, such as manual therapy, cold therapy, electrotherapy, shock wave therapy and specific exercises reduce the pain and accelerate the healing process.
Surgery: An operation is only necessary in about 2% of cases of heel spurs. However, if the inflammation and pain are so severe that surgery is indicated, the main purpose of the operation is to relieve the nerve and, if necessary, to remove excess bone tissue.
- Drugs: Anti-inflammatory and painkilling drugs such as ibuprofen, ASS or diclofenac are suitable for the short-term treatment of a heel spur.
However, you should always check with your doctor or pharmacist which preparations are suitable for you. In case of particularly severe pain, the injection of a cortisone may also be advisable.
- Homeopathy: Homeopathic medicines can also help to relieve the pain of a calcaneal spur and cause the regression of the calcaneal spur. The remedy of choice here is Hekla Lava D3.
If the heel spur exists due to posture problems, overstrain or problems in the calf muscles, physiotherapy can provide relief for many patients. Various forms of therapy, such as manual therapy, cold therapy, electrotherapy, shock wave therapy and specific exercises reduce the pain and accelerate the healing process.
- Surgery: Surgery is only necessary in about 2% of cases of heel spur. However, if the inflammation and pain are so severe that surgery is indicated, the main purpose of the operation is to relieve the nerve and, if necessary, to remove excess bone tissue.
