Heel spur/plantar fasciitis

FALSE! Most of the time, the heel spur is not responsible for the pain under the heel. It is rather the tendon (plantar fascia) which links the calcaneus (heel bone) to the forefoot. Indeed, excessive strains on the fascia lead to painful inflammation. It may also lead to an ossification process with the formation of a bony spine at the basis of the calcaneus.

FALSE! Other options can relieve the pain related to heel spur. The administration of anti-inflammatories, massages, stretching exercises, physiotherapy sessions and insoles can soothe the pain. As a complement, you can wear the EPITACT® heel lifts designed to absorb shocks while walking. If all this is not sufficient, injections or surgery will be considered.

TRUE and FALSE! Firstly, your doctor and/or podiatrist will apply high pressure on your heel to assess your pain. Although your doctor is able to establish the diagnosis at this moment, it can only be confirmed by an X-ray.