Calcaneal Spur

Meerut Foot Clinic Calcaneal Spur

A calcaneal spur, commonly known as a heel spur, is a bony outgrowth that develops on the heel bone. It can form on the bottom (plantar heel spur) or the back of the heel (posterior heel spur). While the spur itself isn't always painful, it is often accompanied by sharp, stabbing heel pain, especially during your first steps in the morning.

Causes and Risk Factors

Spurs typically occur as the body’s response to long-term stress, inflammation, and repeated tearing of the ligaments or tendons attached to the heel bone. Common contributing factors include:

• Plantar Fasciitis: Highly associated with bottom-of-the-heel spurs.
• Lifestyle Factors: Prolonged standing, walking on hard surfaces, or high-impact athletic training.
• Foot Mechanics: Flat feet or abnormally high arches.
• Weight: Obesity or sudden weight gain.
• Footwear: Unsupportive shoes or worn-out soles that lack arch support.