The role of the plantar calcaneal spur is controversial. Whether the spur is due to a reactive periostitis, traction phenomena or soft tissue inflammation is still unclear. Numerous studies have ...

These stories are about some of the body parts that you share with everyone else on the planet, but which rarely see the ...

Metabolic syndrome affects more than 58% of patients with psoriatic arthritis and is correlated with “degenerative and metabolic changes in the spine and entheses,” according to data published in ...

When the plantar fascia, a soft band of connective tissue becomes inflamed due to stress or overuse, it can trigger the formation of a bony outgrowth on the calcaneus, and the growth is known as heel ...

Local News SUBSCRIBER ONLY Plantar fascitis, heel spurs, and tendinopathy By Mark Mcdonald | Columnist UPDATED: April 10, 2025 at 9:33 AM MDT ...

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, ...

Rest: Resting when you have heel pain is not always easy—especially because most daily tasks require walking. However, it is best to avoid activities that make your pain worse as much as possible. Ice ...

What is plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a common musculoskeletal disorder characterised by inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is a thick and fibrous band of connective tissue. This ...

Also known as calcaneal spurs, heel spurs can cause discomfort and pain. Here are some home remedies for heel spur pain. Written by: Manali Momaya Updated at: May 31, 2024 15:09 IST ...