A heel spur is a calcium deposit causing a bony protrusion on the underside of the heel bone. On an X-ray, a heel spur can extend forward by as much as a half-inch. Without visible X-ray evidence ...

It is not possible to get rid of heel spurs without surgery. However, some figures suggest that heel spurs only cause pain in 5% of cases. If someone is experiencing heel pain, there may be ...

An X-ray or diagnostic ultrasound can confirm the presence of heel spurs. For treatment, local physical therapist and Rehab Director for Centre Pointe Health & Rehabilitation, Hank Walsh and ...