Although ominous looking on an x-ray, a bone spur at the heel is usually not the cause of the pain but rather the inflammation at the attachment point. In the case of heel spurs, this is almost ...

Rest, pain meds, and ice can help relieve heel pain, along with supportive shoes with insoles. We asked podiatrists for ...

Having a heel spur doesn't always cause symptoms, but many people experience sharp pain, especially when walking or standing. Heel spurs affect about 15% of the general population and are most ...