A heel spur refers to a small, pointed calcaneus outgrowth from the underside of the heel. The outgrowth may be seen under the heel or at the back of the heel. Both conditions may remain painless, or it can cause pain while pressure is applied to the ball of the foot.
Patients may not have any symptoms of having a spur. Heel spurs do not suddenly appear, but develop over a period of time. The common causes of heel spurs are repetitive stress from walking, running, or jumping on hard surfaces.
Other causes may be arthritis, bruising of the heel, poorly fitted shoes, worn-out shoes, excess body weight, and walking gait issues.
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