Surgery can remove heel spurs when other treatment methods are ineffective. Healthcare providers categorize heel spurs based on where they form near your heel bone. A plantar heel spur forms on ...

This can cause repetitive pulling on the calcaneus, resulting in a heel spur as well as inflammation of the tenoperiosteal junction where the tendon attaches to the bone. Taking pressure off of ...

X-rays are used to detect heel spurs, and recommended treatment methods include rest, over-the-counter pain medications, cold compresses, and physical therapy. In severe cases, heel spurs might be ...