Heel spur exercises work to stretch the calves, since tight calves is where the problem originates. We've got eight different exercises you can try to ease your heel spur pain.

Heel spurs, also called osteophytes, are bumps of extra bone that grow on your calcaneus (heel bone). Heel spurs can be easily diagnosed with an X-ray. Even though one in 10 people have heel spurs ...

Heel spur exercises consist of stretching the heel and plantar fascia muscles. Your physical therapist can show you how to do some of the exercises at home.

Surgery can get rid of heel spurs by removing the excess bone. However, exercises and other nonsurgical treatments can relieve pain and inflammation.

Try ice therapy. Since most heel spur pain is caused by plantar fasciitis, Dr. Alvarez recommends a tried and true method: ice therapy. For optimal results, "apply an ice pack to your heel for 15 ...

Q: I have a heel spur and I’m on medicine for the pain from my doctor. I want to start exercising again. I especially like yoga. Any suggestions?A: I think you should be able to exercise now ...

2. Stretching Exercises . Stretching exercises are essential for alleviating heel pain, particularly if the pain is due to plantar fasciitis or tight calf muscles.

Q. I’m a middle-aged man and don’t do much exercise except for playing golf. But during the last few months I have developed pain in my heel that just won’t go away. A friend of m… ...

Dear Dr. Donohue: No one seems to have come up with any real solution to the matter of heel spurs, which I have. I have had cortisone shots, worn inserts and even tried strange-sounding folk medici… ...