What Causes Heel Spurs?

How To Cure Plantar Fasciitis FAST & FOREVER [Heel Pain & Heel Spurs]

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Heel Spur Causes

Quick Answer: Heel spurs from chronic plantar fascia strain causing calcium deposits at heel. The spur isn’t painful — the surrounding inflammation (PF) is. Address PF, ignore spur. Surgery rarely needed.

Don’t Blame the Spur

50% of healthy adults have heel spurs without pain. PF is the actual problem.

FAQ

Should I remove the spur?

Almost never — treating PF resolves pain.

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