How to treat heel bone spurs
Disease description:
I currently have bone spurs on my heel, which are extremely painful and prevent me from walking. When I do walk, the pain feels like needles poking into my heel. May I ask what should be done about heel bone spurs?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Shuai
When experiencing heel bone spurs, the following measures can be taken:
1. Rest and adjustment: Avoid prolonged standing, walking, or running to reduce pressure on the heel. Get adequate rest and avoid overexertion to allow sufficient time for damaged tissues to heal.
2. Use of orthotics or shoe inserts: Select appropriate orthotics or shoe inserts to effectively relieve pressure on the foot area and help control the progression of bone spurs.
3. Medication: Under a doctor's guidance, use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules or diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets, to reduce pain and inflammation.
4. Physical therapy: Consider physical therapy treatments such as electrotherapy, acupuncture, or heat therapy to improve local blood circulation and alleviate pain.
5. Consult a doctor: If symptoms are severe or continue to worsen, seek timely medical attention and consider injection therapy or surgical treatment as advised by your doctor.
