Heel Spurs: Causes & Treatment

A heel spur is a small, bony growth on the underside of the heel bone, often found on an X-ray in people who also have plantar fasciitis. Many people have heel spurs without any pain at all. When the heel does hurt, the pain usually comes from the strained, inflamed tissue around the spur rather than the spur itself. That’s good news, because it means most heel spur pain can be treated without surgery, with rest, stretching, better footwear and support for the heel and arch. This guide explains why heel spurs form and which treatments work, and our insoles for heel pain show how Footlogics insoles can take pressure off a painful heel.