Heel Spurs, Common And Potentially Painful A heel spur (or an osteophyte) is a small bony growth on the back or underside of the heel. Over a long period of time, calcium deposits can build on the underside of the heel bone and form a little spur, which is visible on Xray. Heel spurs are […]
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Plantar Fasciitis An Incredibly Common Condition If you’ve ever woken up in the morning with a sharp pain in your heel and turned to Dr Google to find out what is causing it, you have probably diagnosed yourself with Plantar Fasciitis. And typically for good reason, Plantar Fasciitis (also known as Plantar Heel Pain or […]