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Pain in the heel not only restricts movement, but the general discomfort while walking or on standing affects the personality of a person. The pain can be attributed to a medical condition known as Calcaneal Spur/ heel spur. It refers to a sharp, pointed, horny outgrowth on the calcaneal bone present in the heel. The main symptom of Calcaneal Spur is pain in the heel around the the spur.
Homeopathic Treatment
Homeopathic medicines offer a very safe and complete treatment of Calcaneal Spur. The homeopathic medicines for Calcaneal Spur are made of natural substances and have no side effects. They are very strong and powerful in treating the condition. Homeopathic medicines, which are completely safe to use, help in both, relieving the pain in heels due to spur and in dissolving the spur, thus providing complete treatment for Calcaneal Spurs.
Top Homeopathic Medicines for Calcaneal Spur
Calcarea Fluor, Aranea Diadema, Ruta, Rhus Tox are the top remedies for Calcaneal Spur.
1. Calcarea Fluor – Best Medicine For Dissolving Calcaneal Spur
Though there are several homeopathic medicines to dissolve heel spur, but Calcarea Fluor tops the list. It is a natural medicine with the best healing power to dissolve a Calcaneal Spur. This remedy is of great help in all cases of Calcaneal Spur whether painful or not. Calcarea Fluor acts as the best resolving agent for Calcaneal Spur and is considered the first choice of remedy in every case of Calcaneal Spur. Not only heel bone, this medicine is equally suitable to dissolve spurs in any bone in the body. This medicine is also indicated for extra bony outgrowths that tend to form after an injury.
2. Aranea Diadema – For Heel Spur With Boring Pain In Heel
Aranea Diadema is the next best medicine for Calcaneal Spur. This remedy is best for getting rid of digging and boring type of pain in the heel. The pain initially aggravates on moving the feet but is relieved after continued movement. The pain may alternate with a feeling of numbness in the heel. Extreme sensitivity to cold air can also be predominantly present.
3. Ruta – For Heel Spur Formed After Stressed Ligaments, Muscles And Tendons
Ruta works well in cases where ligaments, muscles and tendons are repeatedly stressed following which bone spurs gets formed. It is indicated by a shooting pain in the heel. The pain from heel radiates to the Achille’s tendon. The tendon that connects the calf muscle present in the back of the leg to heels is known as Achille’s tendon also known as Tendo Achilles. For patients who have pain in the heel due to Calcaneal Spur with the extension of pain in Tendo Achilles, the best remedy for relief is Ruta.
4. Rhus Tox – For Heel Pain On Stepping (Putting Pressure On Feet To Begin Walk)
Rhus Tox is the top natural remedy for pain in the heel felt when stepping on foot. It gets worse from standing. If pain in the heel troubles you on the first standing in the morning, Rhus Tox is the best medicine. The person needing it feels as if he/she is stepping on a pin with the first step taken, though pain gets better by continuous walking. Rhus Tox also helps in repairing the muscles and ligaments covering the heel bone, thus preventing further heel damage.
Its other action is to dissolve the spur. Rhus Tox thus acts in three spheres for Calcaneal Spur patients — pain relief, strengthening the muscles or ligaments, and dissolving the spur. The pain experienced by the person on standing is most of the times stitching in character. The person may feel the pain as being similar to that caused by a splint. Another expression used may be sharp pain as from a nail under the skin.
5. Ammonium Mur — For Pain In Heel On Walking
Ammonium Mur is a very beneficial natural medicine for Calcaneal Spur. This remedy is of great help when pain in the heel is felt on walking due to Calcaneal Spur. Ammonium Mur helps in decreasing the pain as well as dissolving the spur. Apart from specific worsening of pain on walking, the person also complains of pain in the heel in the morning. A few people needing Ammonium Mur may get relief by slight rubbing of the heel. The pain may be stitching, tearing or ulcerative in nature.
6. Aurum Met – For Calcaneal Spur Which Causes Pain At Night
The pain in the heel at night due to Calcaneal Spur is best relieved by natural remedy Aurum Met. It is a very appropriate and efficient homeopathic medicine to get rid of pain in the heel at night arising because of the spur.
7. Mezereum – For Calcaneal Spur That Hurts By Touching
For patients complaining of pain in the heel spur when touched, natural medicine Mezereum is the best remedy. Mezereum is of great help in treating the heel spur pain that worsens by touching. The patient may show increased sensitivity to cold air.
8. Pulsatilla – For Heel Pain Like From Pricking From An Iron Nail
This natural medicine works well when a person feels pain in the heel as from pricking from an iron nail. There is inability to walk barefoot. Heels feel sore, pain gets worse with walking. Heel pain tends to increase in evening.
Symptoms Of Heel Spur
1. Heel spur mainly leads to sharp pain in the heel.The pain arises from injury in the soft tissue in the heels caused by bony spur. Thepain gets worse when a person steps on the ground after a period of inactivity, especially in the morning following long rest. The pain increases while walking, running and standing. The character of pain may be described as sharp pain, dull pain or pain as from pin-pricking.
2. Heel may be inflamed, swollen and warm to touch
3. Heel may be tender to touch
4. In long term cases, a bony growth may be visible on heel
5. However in some cases, there may be no symptoms
Cause Behind Heel Spur
The bony outgrowth is the build-up of calcium deposit on the heel bone. Heel spur forms when excessive stress and strain is put repeatedly on ligaments, muscles, tendons, fascia of the foot. Due to repeated stress and strain, there is damage to muscles, ligaments, tendons and plantar fascia (a band of tissue connecting heel bone to base of toes) that cover the heel bone. As a result, the heel bone is also stressed and becomes prone to trauma and formation of Calcaneal Spur. A single stressful episode on the heel like from a sports activity does not cause heel spur. These develop with repeated stress put on the heel over a period of time.
Risk Factors For Heel Spur
1. Recurrent stress on the heel from walking, jumping, jogging, running especially on hard surface is the main risk factor
2. People who are either obese or athletic are prone to develop Calcaneal Spur
3. Having Plantar Fasciitis (inflamed plantar fascia) increases risk of developing heel spurs
4. Wearing high heels and ill-fitted or worn-out shoes also puts a person at risk of formation of calcium deposits on the heel bone.
5. Having arthritis (joint inflammation), flat feet, diabetes and gait issues (it affects balance and coordination as a result of which the sufferer is unable to walk correctly) also puts a person at risk of heel spur
Are Heel Spurs And Plantar Fasciitis Same?
Heel spur and Plantar Fasciitis are often confused because both cause heel pain but both these conditions are not the same. Heel spur is calcium deposit that forms a bony outgrowth on heel bone. Plantar Fasciitis is a condition where the plantar fascia (a tissue band that connects heel bone to the base of toes) is irritated and swollen. Plantar Fasciitis increases the risk of heel spurs.
Diagnosis Of Heel Spur
Heel spur causes heel pain that may arise from other reasons as well (for example Plantar Fasciitis, gout, arthritis) and heel spur is not visible from outside, when we look at the heel, so it is difficult to confirm diagnosis only on the basis of symptoms.
X-ray is the most commonly used investigation to detect a heel spur.
Measures To Prevent Heel Spurs
1. Select soft surfaces to run or jog rather than hard surface
2. Wear properly fitted shoes that support heels well
3. Avoid wearing high-heeled shoes as much as possible
4. Try to lose weight if obese to reduce the pressure on the foot
5. If possible, avoid standing for long time periods
Sir,
I have pain extreme pain in my heel in the morning, while walking and also while sleeping at night. what is the medicine that will relieve the pain immediately as the pain is extreme.
Thank You
Hi, Dr.. I have heel pains and I am terribly suffering..
And while I am setting it doesn’t pain.. when I want to move, or start to go somewhere it starts pain… I can’t move….
where can i get calcarea fluor
I got an accident before 18 month n my ankle has, been fractured n dislocated now Dr saying Artheritied has developing so could you suggest what medicine I have to take for permanent solutions
I have confirmed calcaneal heal spurs in both heels located at interior and prosterior heal.I had shooting pain throughout the day. I started treatment under medical supervision and my treatment reached up to canacord40mg injection.Although pain is relieved but am given to understand that I have to repeat same. Pl advise permanent solution
Hi sir I have pain in heal back where one pointed bone is visible. Earlier my physio told me I have achlese heal issue and he did some physio which help to heal it but again it has come back. This time more severe
Pain is not in the bottom of heal it’s on the back of heal and one point is aching like a nail and I can feel the pain even without walking and it does get worse if I start walking.
Please suggest which medicine I should take.
Additionally issues that are with me increased TSH 19 which should. Be under 5 , this lead to increase in weight 87 Kgs, autoimmune disease lichens my age is 47. Hope this additional information also help you to suggest suitable medication.
I feel things are linked so mentioned other issues too.
Thanks
So started off with Thus tox for chronic heel spurs person has had problem for six months…. results excellent 5 days plain gone stopped taking remedy pain returns 3 days later started taking same remedy again no improvement.Changed to Calcarea fluor ….after 7 days no real improvement other than pain seems to have moved further back in heel ? Any advice?
Mujhe heel m bahut dard rehta hai. Test bhi krwaya lekin normal hai. Aap help kren
What are some remedies for treating tarsal spur with osteoarthritis is left foot ?
Thanks, Marjorie Singler, L.AC.
Dr. Sharmaji,
I am suffering from calcaneal spur pain on the back side of the right foot above the ankle.
It increases slowly while walking or standing. No pain while sitting or sleeping. First few
steps are painful. Daily walk for an hour after a few minutes the pain goes off but stress
continues.Please suggest me a good homeopathy medicines for a relief from pain and cure.
Rajendra Singh.B
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My problem is heel pain in the left leg only while on walking or touching the ground. After clinical and radiological test done on yesterday the report reveals that Uric Acid is 5.4 and Planter CALCANEAL SPUR is detected. Now advise me which homeopathic medicine is applicable for me to get rid of the heel pain. Waiting for your valuable opinion. With profound thanks. Good morning. Have a nice day.
My problem is heel pain in the left leg only while on walking or touching the ground. After clinical and radiological test done on yesterday the report reveals that Uric Acid is 5.4 and Planter CALCANEAL SPUR is detected. Now advise me which homeopathic medicine is applicable for me to get rid of the heel pain. Waiting for your valuable opinion. With profound thanks. Good morning. Have a nice day.
I have heel pain while I get up and put my foot on the floor.calcarea Flor 6x has not worked.what potency should I take to get rid of the pain?
Just had xrays of both hands, have bone spur on right outside thumb knuckle and also left outside thumb knuckle. Could also be a cyst in there, but the bone spurs definitely showed up. The right just happened while shoveling snow, aggravated from gripping items. I am 73 but still very active and want to stay that way. 🙂 Wondering if Calc Flour would be best remedy? Your help is appreciated.
Hi, I am sufferring from polyneuropathy, presently the motor nerves of my right legs r weak & I am not able to walk properly.MRI shows degeneration at lumbar region but no compression also there is demylination of spinal cord.pain in lumbar region, calf muscles & knee joint.pl suggest remedy.I am diabetic patient.
Calendar spur medicine
I have heelspur on both legs from 2+ years . i m taking calc flour 6x tablets from 4 months. still paining lot. plz suggest.
My grand daughter aged 10 yrs (having slim constrictions) , has extra growth of bone at foot to wards side since last 6 months having no much pain .
What homeopathic medicine should be given ?
I have bone spur,calcaneal spur detected by X-Ray since 7 months,using soft sole sandals,shoes etc,Pain in left leg heel while getting up from bed or sitting for 1/2 hour in any place throughout the day gets heel pain on touching the floor.Treated by Aranea 30 and calcarea flour 3x by Homeopathic doctor since 46 days no improvement found.Also while walking for 15-20 minutes at a stretch for going to market ,entire upper side of the heel and lower heel excruciating pain starts. i.e the back of leg to heel.Kindly suggest the remedy and medicines to be taken to get relief and cure.
Dear sir, I have both heel pain from last 1.5years, my age 45 years. X-ray showining calcure spurs ,requesting kindly suggest best medicine. Ican’t walk more distance. Can’t stand long time,very painful. Please give your valuable &best medicine for this treatment.
Regards
Narayan
I have pain in my left heel when I stand-up aftet rest.
The pain gradually goes on walking fir 4, 5 minutes.
The pain is on the back side if the heel not under the heel.
Please advice.
Thanks
Atul
55 years
I have both legs heel pain due to the both calcaneus fractured. Operation is done 2 years ago but till date my both legs heel is paining while standing & walking. Pl suggest good homeopathy medicine with dosage. I am 38 years old.
Doctor i have heel pain in right side please advise foer the potency of Cacarea flour,Ammonium mur and Rhustox to be taken and frequency.
i am having pain in my wright heel, while walking, also having pain after sleep and getting up in the morning, i am 62 years old,pl prescribe suitable medicine,