Heel spurs and heel bone spurs cause heel pain

Foot pain from heel spurs explained
A heel spur is a hook of bone that forms on the heel bone. Heel spurs are common in people who have suffered from plantar fasciitis. The heel spur itself isn’t what causes the heel pain. Rather it’s the inflammation around it that causes the heel pain.

Causes of heel spurs
Heel spurs, heel bone spurs and heel pain can be caused by being overweight, poor or lack of arch support, spending a lot of time on your feet, dramatically increased physical activity, or, as noted above, by plantar fasciitis.

Foot pain relief from heel spurs
The best shoes for heel spurs are those with good arch support, and a thick heel for cushioning. Insoles can also help.

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Old Friend Footwear customers claim relief from foot pain:

"I had problems with heel spurs and tried every heel cushion available. After trying the [massage] innersoles in my oxfords I finally found relief from the pain."

"I bought your insoles for the purpose of decreasing discomfort of my left heel due to an inflamed spur. They relieved the discomfort a great deal and a smile returned to my face! Whoopee!!"

"Those innersoles I bought from you are phenomenal. My affliction, which may or may not have been a heel spur, plagued me for more than half a year. Now it has completely disappeared since I began using the insole. My feet feel great, and I am planning to train for the Boston Marathon because of it. This is a great product!"

"The past 4 months my right heel has hurt so badly I have begun to cry. It has only been one week since I bought [the innersoles] and I can really say the terrible pain I had is there no more."

See other common foot pain complaints:

• Flat feet
• Arch pain
• Plantar fasciitis