fasciitis plantaris

Alternative Treatment – Shockwave therapy | Irradiation of a calcaneal spur (X-ray stimulation)

Alternative Treatment – Shockwave therapy Shock wave therapy is another non-surgical measure for the treatment of a heel spur. Shock wave therapy is already known from the treatment of kidney stones. The mechanism is that targeted shock waves are directed at a tissue area. This passes the waves on to neighboring tissue, which is increasingly … Alternative Treatment – Shockwave therapy | Irradiation of a calcaneal spur (X-ray stimulation)

Prognosis | Irradiation of a calcaneal spur (X-ray stimulation)

Prognosis The prognosis for a successful heel spur treatment is good. Almost always (>90%) a significant relief of symptoms or freedom from symptoms is achieved. The success of the therapy depends, among other things, on the possibility of physical rest during the treatment period. Since this is only rarely possible, it is not uncommon for … Prognosis | Irradiation of a calcaneal spur (X-ray stimulation)

Pain of a calcaneal spur

Synonyms calcaneus spur, calcaneus spur, lower heel spur, upper heel spur, dorsal heel spur, fasciitis plantaris Causes of pain The main symptoms of heel spurs are usually moderate to severe pain. This is due to the fact that the heel spur, which is a bony projection in the area of the calcaneus, exerts mechanical pressure … Pain of a calcaneal spur

Pain triggering by piercing | Pain of a calcaneal spur

Pain triggering by piercing In addition to the increase in pressure caused by the slow growth of the heel spur, it is the type and shape of the spur that is another pain triggering cause. In contrast to other bony projections of the human body, which are anatomically adapted so that they do not present … Pain triggering by piercing | Pain of a calcaneal spur