A heel spur is a sharp bony outgrowth that forms on the heel bone and usually presents with pain under the heel. Plantar fasciitis, on the other hand, is tightening or inflammation of the plantar fascia on the sole of the foot.
1Causes
- Standing for long periods
- Poor choice of footwear
- Excess weight
- Postural disorder
- Imbalance of the pelvic bones and leg length discrepancy
2Our approach
At ELF Center, we assess a heel spur not merely as a local symptom, but as the result of a whole-body functional problem.
- Restoring pelvic and spinal alignment
- Correcting muscle imbalances
- Manual therapy and osteopathic techniques
- Exercises aimed at relaxing the plantar fascia
- Ultrasound therapy and shockwave treatment
Methods we use
Osteopathy
A hands-on treatment method that works on the musculoskeletal system, internal organs, spine, nervous system a…
Physiotherapy
No two pains are the same — so no two patients’ treatments should be the same either.
Ultrasound therapy
High-frequency sound waves acting on both superficial and deep tissues.
Prolotherapy and PRP (platelet-rich plasma)
A regenerative treatment method for repairing damaged ligaments and tendons.
Myofascial release and fascia therapy
As fascia stiffens, movement decreases, pain increases and the body tires. With work applied in the right dire…
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Related conditions
Sources and further reading
- Plantar fasciitis — NHS (Böyük Britaniya)
- OrthoInfo — patient guide of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons — AAOS