How to Treat Heel Spur with Acupressure Massage
Disease description:
I have recently been experiencing severe pain in my heel and went to the hospital for a checkup, where I was diagnosed with a bone spur. Walking has become very uncomfortable; the pain is especially bad when my foot touches the ground. I heard that acupressure massage might help relieve the discomfort and would like to know specifically how to perform it. Are there any effective acupressure massage techniques that can alleviate this pain?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Jian
Heel spurs, medically referred to as calcaneal spurs, are a common foot condition usually associated with long-term pressure or inflammation under the foot.
Acupressure massage therapy for heel spurs can serve as an adjunctive treatment to help relieve pain and improve local blood circulation. Below are specific massage techniques and acupressure points:
1. Rolling massage: Use the thenar eminence of the palm on the heel, then using the fingertips, gently roll the massage from the sole toward the heel with light pressure. This can promote local blood circulation and alleviate pain caused by bone spurs.
2. Finger-kneading technique: Using the fingertips to knead the heel area can help relax muscles and tendons, promote blood circulation, and relieve local discomfort.
3. Kunlun point (BL60): Located in the depression between the lateral malleolus (outer ankle) and the Achilles tendon. Massaging this point helps relieve heel pain.
2. Taixi point (KI3): Located in the depression between the medial malleolus (inner ankle) and the Achilles tendon. Massaging this point can improve leg circulation and reduce pain.
3. Yongquan point (KI1): Located at the junction of the front one-third and posterior two-thirds of the sole, in the depression formed when the toes are flexed. Massaging this point helps relieve discomfort in the sole and heel.
In addition to acupressure massage, appropriate rest, wearing suitable footwear, and using arch support insoles can also help alleviate pain.
