Heel Spurs treatment in Smyrna, TN

Step 1 · Diagnosis

A weight-bearing X-ray is the best way to see a spur, and it also shows the shape of the heel bone. We check where it hurts, because the spur itself is often not the source of pain. This helps us tell whether the true problem is the nearby fascia or another condition.

Step 2 · Treatment

Treatment aims at the sore tissue around the spur. Padded heel cups, custom orthotics, and roomy, cushioned shoes reduce pressure on the bone. Stretching, physical therapy, and taping can ease pulling on the heel. Shockwave therapy or an injection may be tried when pain lingers.

Surgery to remove a spur is rare and is only considered after a long trial of other care. The bump does not need to be removed just because it appears on an X-ray.