Calcaneal spur Physiotherapy in Delhi.
A calcaneal spur is a small bony projection that is formed on the calcaneus or heel bone, either at the back of the heel or under the sole of the heel.
It's caused by damage to the bone accumulating over a long period of time as a result of chronic inflammation of the Achilles tendon in the calf or the tough sinewy tissue called the plantar fascia, which is found on the soles of the feet.
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Most sufferers are people who are overweight and middle-aged. The excess weight puts additional load on all the muscles, tendons and bones, while with age, the shock-absorbing fat pillow under the foot shrinks and becomes less effective.
Weekend athletes whose muscles aren't tuned up for sudden intense activity.
People who have feet that are pronated and not corrected. Pronated means that the foot tends to roll inwards when a person walks or runs.
Foot care advice
Get advice from a physiotherapist about the right sort of exercises to help the condition. Stretching exercises, which you can begin while still lying flat in bed in the morning can help to loosen the feet and calves and get you going. They should be done several times through the day too. Patients with plantar fasciitis often have tightness of the Achilles tendon and stretching interrupts the vicious cycle in which the two disorders aggravate each other. Up to 90 per cent of people find that their pain eases after 2 to 3 months of stretching exercises.
Take time to warm up and stretch before taking part in sport or exercise and cool down afterwards.
If you run or jog, it is better to run a short distance several times a week than one long run once a week.
Do not overestimate your abilities. If necessary, seek advice about creating a suitable running schedule that will give your body time to adapt.
If you experience pain in the heel, you may be overloading your tendons.
To help the healing process, follow the RICE principle, which stands for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation.
If you have an acute flare up of pain, rest the foot and do not run until it has settled again. Apply an ice pack, such as a packet of frozen peas that has first been wrapped in a towel or cloth. An elasticated support bandage will compress and support the foot. It should be firm, but not so tight that it affects the circulation of blood. Elevate the foot by resting it on a chair or a pillow. However regular low intensity exercise can help to ease the condition, so a balance has to be found between too much and too little exercise. Simply avoiding exercise completely may leave the legs and feet stiff and is not good for your general health.
Invest in suitable shoes.
The heel can be supported with a small cushioned insole inside the shoe.
Arch supports that fit inside shoes will prevent feet from pronating.
If you are overweight, losing weight can help resolve foot problems and prevent further trouble.
