A bone spur is a common condition that affects many people, especially those who spend a lot of time standing or walking.
This condition occurs as a result of an overgrowth of bone that resembles a spur on the bottom of the foot. A bone spur can cause severe and annoying pain, and greatly affects a person’s ability to move and perform daily activities.
The pain is usually worse in the morning or after periods of rest, and a bone spur can arise due to several factors such as excess weight, inappropriate shoes, or standing for long periods.
Symptoms
:
– Sharp pain in the bottom of the foot, especially with the first steps in the morning.
– Feeling increasing pain when standing for long periods.
– Swelling and redness in the area of pain.
– Stiffness in the foot, especially after rest and in the morning after getting out of bed.
Causes:
– Excess weight: Increases pressure on the heel.
– Improper shoes: Shoes that do not provide enough support can lead to the development of a heel spur.
– Standing for long periods: Especially in jobs that require continuous standing.
– Foot deformities: Such as flat feet or arched feet High.
–Aging: Reduces the thickness of the protective fat in the foot.
Diagnosis:
It is done through a careful assessment of the symptoms and a physical examination of the foot, and other diagnostic methods may be used such as:
– X-rays: to see the excess bone growth.
– Magnetic resonance imaging: in rare cases, to check for other problems.
Treatment:
Dr. Ahmed Al-Shal relies in his treatment of the problem of bone spurs on an accurate diagnosis of the case to determine the appropriate treatment according to the severity of the pain and the development of the condition.
Treatment methods:
- Physical therapy
– Stretching exercises to relieve pressure on the ligaments.
– Strengthening the muscles of the foot and leg to better support the foot.
- Supports and medical shoes
– Use supportive insoles to distribute weight evenly.
– Choose shoes with good arch support.
- Medications
– Painkillers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen to relieve pain.
– Anti-inflammatories to reduce inflammation and pain.
- Cryotherapy:
– By using a device that cools the nerves surrounding the bone spur, thus treating inflammation and reducing the feeling of pain.
- Local injections:
– By injecting the area affected by pain with some materials such as (cortisone, plasma, Botox, or collagen) to absorb inflammation and relieve pain.
- Shockwave therapy
– It is an effective technique and its results are guaranteed in stimulating healing and relieving pain and inflammation by anesthetizing the patient with a local anesthetic and using a technique to emit high-frequency waves that help relieve inflammation in the heel and get rid of pain.
7. Radiofrequency.
In case the condition does not respond to the previous treatments, radiofrequency technology is used to reduce the number and size of the pain-causing foci and avoid resorting to surgical procedures.
Dr. Ahmed Al-Shal Center is distinguished by providing a comprehensive set of treatment options to address the problem of bone spurs. We invite you to visit the clinic and consult Dr. Al-Shal to obtain a successful and guaranteed treatment plan to get rid of the pain.