Other conditions: Heel spurs are associated with arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, as well as plantar fasciitis. People can reduce the risk of heel pain by: wearing supportive shoes that fit well; ...

Q: Dear Candace: My question is about heel spurs. I have been a slow jogger off and on for about 20 years. I have done a few 5k runs. It is August and I want to run a half-marathon in November.

If you have heel pain that makes it difficult to walk barefoot, you might have heel spurs. News Sports Entertainment Opinion Email Us Advertise Obituaries eNewspaper Legals. HEALTH.