Heel spurs (plantar fasciitis) - a disease that affects mainly older people (to identify the symptoms and carry out treatment at home it is quite possible). In rare cases occur under the age of 50 years. The disease is characterized by an inflammatory process of soft tissue and bone excrescence formation in the heel area.
Heel spurs generated due to strain and deposition of connective tissue in these areas calcium salts (Home treatment must be directed at removing excess salts).
During these pathological processes occurs overgrowth of bone tissue, which forms a spur (symptoms of this anomaly very unpleasant). Worsening or development of the disease is influenced by the following factors:
overweight;
women wearing shoes with a high heel;
wearing shoes without heels and platforms in general;
the presence of longitudinal flat;
the presence of the diagnosis - gout;
deforming osteoporosis presence of large joints;
pathological processes in the spine;
excess load of a physical nature;
hypertonicity of the calf muscles.
In the presence of these factors need to see a specialist and to implement its recommendations in order to prevent the development of plantar fasciitis.
Heel spurs - how it looks
Appearance buildup (fasciitis) resembles a spur or a sharp spike shaped like a rose, and there is the name of the disease.
X-ray of the heel spur
To see him without an X-ray, in most cases, not possible. The exception is when the spur reaches such proportions that produce dense protrusion on the foot.
Heel spur. symptoms
Heel spurs, usually occurs without symptoms. The first thing that shows the development of the disease - a stabbing feeling in the heel (the treatment of symptoms is carried out at home), due to the pressure build-up on the soft tissues.
The strength of the pain depends on how close the spike is located to the nerve endings. During the development of the disease pain become permanent and strengthened.
Another manifestation of the disease is a change in gait. Because of the pain in the heel of the patient tries not to step on it, causing flat feet and changed the manner of walking.
Another manifestation of the disease is pain during finger on foot when stretched muscles of the foot. In this case, external changes can be no pain when walking, too.
Heel spur. How to relieve the pain
Calcaneal spur hurts. To treat painful symptoms in the home apply:
Painkillers. Experts recommend to use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents such as "Diclofenac", "Ibuprofen" and "Naiz". These drugs not only eliminate the pain, but also to reduce inflammation and swelling of affected tissues.
Decreased activity. The pain occurs during stimulation of outgrowth of the surrounding tissues. Osteopaths recommend with obsessive feelings of pain as much as possible not to load the injured leg and bed rest. This will reduce inflammation and reduce pain.
Massage and gymnastic exercises. Kneading fingers soft tissue heels can reduce pain by activating blood circulation. Just the pain can be reduced by performing daily exercises for the feet.
If more than one method does not resolve the pain, stop the elimination of symptoms and begin treatment of the disease.
How to treat heel spur
For the treatment of plantar fasciitis are used both traditional and popular treatments. Experts say that many home treatments are not inferior to traditional.
The main methods of treatment:
reduction of physical load with the connection LFK;
application night orthoses;
the use of special insoles;
extracorporeal shock wave therapy;
taping
injection;
immobilization;
surgery.
therapy method determines after an expert survey.
Heel spur - treatment Dimexidum
Dimexide in the treatment of spurs used as part compresses. Before using it mustdiluted with water in ratio 1: 1. For people with sensitive skin veils to do a weak solution.
Note! Considered toxic agent. For oral use leads to poisoning.
The therapy is as follows:
Bandage folds into 10 layers and impregnated with a drug solution;
compress is applied to the affected area and covered with cling film;
then the foot should be placed under a blanket or put on a woolen sock.
Duration of treatment - 2 weeks.During the day, it is necessary to carry out 1-3 procedures. The compress should be kept 15-30 minutes.
Bile Medical. Application of the heel spur
Doctors say that the medical bile is an effective tool for the treatment of spurs.
Medication has:
anti-inflammatory;
local irritant;
resolving;
analgesic effect.
Duration of therapy is considered the drug - from 3 days to 1 month. Repeated therapy can be carried out after 60 days.
The compress is applied at night. To implement it is necessary to impregnate the drug bandage folded 8 times and applied to the affected area.
Then, on the bandage should put a piece of cotton wool and paper wraps. Polyethylene use is prohibited. In the morning remove the wrap and wash away the remnants of the drug.
Ointment or cream from heel spurs
Creams and ointments with heel spur is used to eliminate the inflammation and pain.
Experts recommend the following pharmacological agents:
Pharmacological agents that have a warming effect, "Finalgon", "Kapsikam", "Apizartron".
The funds are used locally. The action of drugs is observed 30 minutes after application.
Heel prick at the heel spur
Injection in the heel (block) - a complex procedure requiring an experienced specialist. For maximum effect, a shot must be placed in the most painful part of the heel. In painful area administered analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent.
Pronounced analgesic effect occurs already after the first injection. The preparation for injection formulation selected specialist. The application of the blockade is needed if other methods do not help to stop pain.
Injection experts used the following means: "Diprospan" "Kenalog", "Hydrocortisone".
Orthopedic insoles with heel spur
Insoles for treatment of heel spurs are sold in retail locations. To achieve maximum therapeutic effect, orthotics should be made to order. Doctors say that orthotics:
provide natural fixation of the patient stops;
reduce pain;
activate blood circulation;
reduce the duration of treatment of heel spurs.
Recommendations for type and quality insole provides specialist (surgeon or podiatrist). The average value of the pair of inserts in shoes is 1500 rubles. It should also be borne in mind that the soles wear out and require replacement. Most durable items made from silicone.
The patch for the treatment of heel spurs
Medicinal patches are applied at the heel spur to improve blood circulation, eliminate pain. Experts recommend to pay attention to the following pharmacological agents:
"Dr Pepper" with an additional analgesic effect;
magnetic patch "Genton Ping";
orthopedic plaster «ZB Pain Relief».
The patches need to be glued on clean and dry skin. The patches can be imposed as a fully on his injured foot, and a dot, only disturbing sections (on the sole, the area closer to the heel).
To enhance the effect of the patch, it is recommended to put on wool socks on top of applications.
Treatment of heel spurs laser
Laser - directed beam of light with a wavelength limited. Laser treatment has an impact only on soft tissues, Leading to a decrease in inflammation, releasing calcium ions and restore the normal state of the fascia.
The therapy is carried out externally - without surgery. Special devices lead on the affected area. Duration of treatment - 10 sessions. For full recovery takes several courses. Usually enough 2-3 courses with an interval of 14 days.
The duration of one session of 10 minutes. Following the manipulation, pain at some time may be exacerbated. In such cases, it shows the use of diuretics and ascorbic acid. A treatment is delayed by 10-14 days.
Note! Laser therapy is used when other methods are not given effect.
Radiotherapy heel spurs
Radiotherapy consists in directional radiation of low concentration of charge at the site of bone growth. Radiation cupping promotes nerve fibers, resulting in reduced pain.
Also in the course of therapy:
dilate the capillaries, reducing inflammation;
vascular permeability is improved, resulting in a reduction of edema;
reduced sensitivity of the soft tissues;
accelerates tissue regeneration.
Considered therapy does not eliminate the build-up, but slows down or completely stops its growth. Improvement is seen after 4 sessions.
The positive effect persists for a long time, but it does not help get rid of the disease forever.
Physiotherapy at the heel spur
There are a number of effective physical therapy techniques to deal with the heel spur. Appointment of an expert treatment carries. Fizioprotsedur effectiveness depends on the degree of disease severity.
Shock wave therapy heel spurs
Shock wave therapy (SWT) has its advantages:
short duration of the therapy session;
absence of negative phenomena;
up to 90% efficiency;
the almost complete absence of unpleasant symptoms during treatment;
no need for hospitalization.
UHT produced a special device that generates ultrasonic waves. Waves have an impact in nature and freely pass through soft tissue to bone. Such a micro wave is achieved bone buildup, resulting in:
improve blood flow;
loosening of the bone structures of the build-up;
release of calcium from the soft tissue;
eliminate scar formations within tissue;
the closure of nerve impulses in the affected area, which leads to the elimination of pain.
Thus, UHT allows you to remove a spur in a natural way and restore tissue fascia natural mobility and elasticity.
Treatment of heel spurs ultrasound
Ultrasonic therapy accelerates the healing of damaged tissues, and improve the metabolism of tissues by heating (not more than 2 degrees). Just ultrasonic waves relieve spasm, improve blood circulation and help to eliminate inflammation.
The duration of each session - ¼ hour.Manipulations do not cause pain. Before the procedure, you must consult with your doctor to rule out contraindications.
Treatment of heel spurs Vitafon
Vitofan - vibroacoustic medical device. Its use creates a vibration in the tissues, resulting in improved blood circulation of soft tissues of the foot.
Vitafan
The use of the apparatus in question leads to:
acceleration of metabolism in the affected area;
reduction of inflammation;
swelling reduction;
improving the mobility of the ankle.
Vitaphone The device replaces the manual massage and is more efficient. With 3 sessions a day, 2 weeks noticeable lasting positive effect. The duration of a single session for 15-30 minutes.
Therapy operating until the complete disappearance of pain. The average duration of treatment is considered device - 60-90 days.
Diet for heel spur
Heel spurs result deposits of uric acid. Home treatment helps eliminate unpleasant symptoms.
Diet (one of the home therapy methods) can correct acid-base balance, which provoke output surplus salts from the body and prevent disease progression. In the period of the disease is necessary to reduce the consumption of the following products:
vegetable oil and butter;
dairy products;
sweet;
yeast;
alcohol;
meat;
tea and coffee;
canned food;
salted and smoked.
Instead these products should increase the amount of fiber in the diet. Also in the course of therapy need to increase fluid intake.
Exercises at the heel spur
Exercises aimed at stretching the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. The most effective exercises are as follows:
Squats against the wall. It is necessary to stand up to a distance of 30 cm from the wall, put his hand to the wall, and place the feet so that the affected leg was a little behind, and healthy ahead. This position is necessary to sit feeling tension in the affected leg. Pausing for a few seconds in this position, you should go back to the original. It is necessary to carry out 15 repetitions.
Rolling. On the floor is necessary to put the bottle, ball or roller and roll over their bad leg back and forth. The duration of exercise for 2-5 minutes on each leg.
Ups. It is necessary to make the step from books or other available tools. On the edge of the step should be to stand up socks, heels should hang off the floor. In this position should go down and climb on toes 15-20 times.
If the pain increases after exercise, should stop their execution.
Massage with heel spur
To resolve disease (calcaneal spur) symptoms, home treatment may be carried out by massage. Massage the affected areas and foot thumbprint.
This is done to:
to reduce edema;
to stretch and to undermine the build-up;
to remove a spur.
Massaging is necessary to stress that causes severe pain. Procedures must be not less than 10. Independently perform massage is not recommended, it is advisable to visit an experienced masseur.
Heel spur. Treatment of folk remedies
Traditional medicine can eliminate the pain and discomfort of heel spurs disease (symptoms, treatment at home by traditional methods presented above). Methods are safe and have a minimum negative displays.
Heel spur - iodine treatment
Baths with iodine effectively eliminate the discomfort of growths in the heel. For the preparation of medicinal baths must be connected:
1 handful salt;
ampoule of iodine;
2 liters of hot water.
The resulting solution should keep the feet to the cooling water once a day. Therapy was continued until the disappearance of pain.
Treatment of heel spurs propolis
Propolis has a resolving action, which is why it is used in the treatment of heel spurs. For the implementation of therapy, it is necessary to soften propolis in a water bath, and then applied to patient location and fix bandage.
The bandage should be kept per day, then change to a new one. Treatment lasts for a week.
Treatment of heel spurs horseradish
Poultice of fresh horseradish mash heats and eliminates the inflammation of the spur. Medicine horseradish should be applied to the affected area, over wrap with cling film and an elastic bandage. Keep this applique can be no longer than one hour. If you experience severe burning, remove the poultice and wash the feet.
Treatment of heel spurs salt
The salt has an antibacterial action and an absorbent. In order to effect therapy must rastravit 3 tbsp. l. salt in warm water (1 liter). The resulting solution can be used in the composition:
trays;
rubdowns;
compresses.
The method is safe and has no adverse symptoms.
Treatment of heel spurs foil
For the treatment should be chosen thick foil. The thicker the product, the more effective the treatment.
During therapy the foil:
Slow heating of tissues;
saturation of tissues metal;
the elimination of fatigue and heaviness in the limbs.
For the therapy will need tape, adhesive tape and foil directly. It is necessary to cut a piece of the foil the same width as the strip of adhesive tape and glue it is not shiny side up on a tape. The obtained strips must be secured to the heel by the reflective layer inside the patch.
Session Duration 1 20-120 minutes. For each procedure you must use fresh foil.
The plot of heel spurs
The plot - not the most effective, but very popular method of getting rid of heel spurs. In ancient times believed that the power of the word is of paramount importance, and used plots from many ailments. What should I do?
Bedtime should fill in socks red pepper and read the prayer "Our Father." Upon awakening, you must re-read the prayer, massaging the sore spots.
The rites should be implemented 10 days. Improvement will come after a few repetitions.
Baths with heel spur
To eliminate the unpleasant symptoms of the disease heel spurs (symptoms, treatment at home pharmacological agents described in the first part of this article) you can use the following therapeutic baths:
When the pain symptoms suspected to have heel spurs. It is recommended to start treatment at home using trays
Alcohol bath. Rubbing alcohol should be heated to a temperature tolerable and hold it legs quarter of an hour. After the procedure, the alcohol down not wash.
Salt baths. Sea salt (4 tbsp. l.) to dissolve in a liter of hot water. Allow the water to cool down a bit and immerse the feet for half an hour. Then wrap the feet and give them a rest.
Iodine. The iodine should be immersed only heel for 5-10 minutes.
Baths should not be used as the only form of therapy.
Taping at the heel spur
Taping - a special method of bandaging the foot to reduce the load on it. To carry out the procedure, we use special adhesive tapes or wide band-aid. Fixing the foot in this manner prevents additional soft tissue injury in the heel.
Taping reduces the load on the fascia, which prevents the occurrence of additional problems, such as changes in gait and spine pathology. For maximum effect, this method of treatment is combined with gymnastics and massage.
When the heel spur, this method is applied temporarily, until the date of manufacture of orthopedic inlays in shoes. If this method is the only treatment that he went over 30-60 days.
When taping finished tape 3 used one type of piece. For the procedure, the ankle should be fixed at 90 degrees. The first piece is glued along the entire sole.
The second piece is mounted perpendicular to the previous, in the most painful area of the sole, fixing the edges of the tape on both sides of the ankle. The third tape is applied diagonally across the longitudinal arch.
Night orthosis with heel spur
The orthosis is a medical device for securing the foot. The device applied for therapy of bone growths has an elastic structure.
With the help of fixation is carried ankle, resulting in a decrease in the load on the affected leg.
There are night splints for the treatment of heel spurs. Their appearance reminiscent of a sock with fingers cut off.
This product helps to create a favorable position of the foot for a quick recovery. Duration of therapy by this method is one month or more.
Orthosis, is usually the first method spurs therapy after diagnosis.
Removal of heel spurs
Surgical intervention is applied only in cases where other methods are not effective. Removing bone buildup simple operation that does not require a long post-operative recovery period. The patient can leave the medical established in a few days.
It should be noted that if you remove bone spurs, but not eliminate the cause of its occurrence, the problem will return.
There are several types of operations:
Open surgery. Soft tissue dissection is carried out in the back of the heel. For a full recovery, you need 45-60 days.
Surgery using an endoscope. Produced two small incisions on the heel side. After such interventions rarely there are complications.
Minimal dissection of tissues under fluoroscopic guidance. The most sparing surgery produced entirely through a single small incision. There is a risk of incomplete or excessive removal of bone tissue.
During any type of surgery removes heel spurs (symptoms, home treatment and other information presented above) and polished its location, eliminating sharp edges.
Heel spur. Consequences if not treated
If you do not resort to therapy plantar fasciitis, it may be total disability. Inflammation at the site of the buildup becomes chronic, leading to unbearable pain when walking.
It should be noted that the depression that arises because of the constant pain, can be considered a complication of bone buildup in the heel.
Heel spur: a doctor treats
If you suspect that growth on the heel bone, you must Visit a podiatrist or orthopedic surgeon. The specialist inspection and produce appropriate treatment. For the implementation of therapy may be required physiotherapist.
Heel spurs (symptoms, treatment at home are presented in the article) can significantly reduce quality of life. Therefore, at occurrence of unpleasant sensations in the heel, should be immediately start to carry out examination and therapy.
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