Plantar Fascitis

Heel pain is normally caused by a biomechanical imbalance which over time creates tension in the planter fascia region of the foot, eventually causing pain in the heel. Spurs of the heel are soft calcium deposits that result from inflammation and tension in the planter fascia region of the foot. The heel spur itself does not cause pain. Instead, the heel spur is an indication that a patient may have planter fascilitis. Since heel spurs is mainly caused by improper biomechanics while walking, heel spur may actually be a repetitive stress disorder, similar to carpal tunnel in the wrists. The most common indication of heel spur is an acute pain in the heel region when first getting up in the morning

Prevent Heel Spurs to start with!

Bunions can be prevented by wearing arch supports in the form of Spenco insoles. A bunion is a condition that is usually caused by wearing narrow, high-heeled shoes, leading to the big toe pointing towards the second toe. As the condition worsens the patient will need to get a bunionectomy, where a doctor removes the bunion and straightens the toe. Wearing arch supports in the form of Spenco insoles is an excellent preventative measure to avoid developing bunions on the feet.