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What is Heel Spur?
A Heel Spur is a condition that causes calcium deposits, leads to bony intrusion under the heel bone. It causes a sharp pain between the foot and the heel bone. It can lead to further problems such as irritation, weakening, and swelling of the bone. The pain caused by the Heel Spur is somewhat like a knife is digging in the heels. Do you know usually it goes unnoticed? X-ray is the only way that is used to detect the Heel Spur procedure.
In severe cases of the Heel Spur, a candidate might need to go under serious treatments such as surgery along with the anti-inflammatory medicine so you can get rid of the sharp pain caused by the heel spurs. While in the normal case, home remedies can be used to treat the problem without visiting the doctor at your home. That is why we have come up with a list of natural home remedies for heel spurs to relieve the pain. Have a look at these home remedies:
Massage with essential oil
Massaging with essential oil is one of the best home remedies that can be used to reduce pain. Pure essential oils such as lavender or rosemary and natural oils such as coconut oil and olive oil help reduce the pain. Coconut is one of the best natural moisturizes that will make your heels soft and get rid of the heel dryness.
Using warm oil to massage the heels can also be an effective remedy to get rid of the pain caused by heel spurs.
Salt bath
A salt bath is another great home remedy that will make you get relief from pain instantly. Magnesium sulfate is a salt that helps get rid of the pain caused by heel spurs. Do you know most of the magnesium present in our body is stored inside the bones? Add some salt to warm water and dip your feet inside the water. Then massage your heels gently to get rid of the heel spur problem.
Aircast Airheel
Aircast Airheel can be used to wear it just like a sock. A strap is available to make it comfortable for the person. You can treat the heel conditions to get rid of the heel spur or heel pain.
Ice pack
If you want instant relief from pain then an ice pack would be a good option for you. Apply the ice pack at the affected area so you will feel relief from the sharp pain. An ice pack just takes a few minutes to get relief from the pain. It is also a great way to soothe pain and swelling. Avoid applying ice directly to the heel and wrap in the towel to get instant relief. Applying an ice pack to the affected area will be a good way to soothe swelling and pain.
Apple cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is a natural food that is used to cure stomach and skin related problems. It is used to pull out the excess calcium from bone as well as helpful in getting relief. Add warm water in the tub with a few drops of apple cider vinegar into it. Then soak your feet inside it to bring relief for a few minutes.
Baking Soda
Baking soda is a good humble ingredient that is used to get rid of the pain. It already has several numbers of benefits from whitening your teeth to have beautiful skin and so on. Apart from that, do you know it can help get relief from the pain? The calcium crystals that are deposited in the bone can be released easily. Use paste using water and a spoon of baking soda and apply it to your heels. It helps balance the PH level of the skin, therefore, make you feel relief from the pain caused by the heel spurs.
Flaxseed oil
It is rich in the alpha-linolenic acid which is a type of omega-3 fatty acid. Add flaxseed oil in the warm water and dip oil into it. Apply a pad of it to heel and wrap the towel to it. Leave it for an hour to get relief from the flaxseed oil.
These are the basic home remedies that can be used to get rid of the heel spurs to relieve the pain as soon as possible.
Author Bio:
Rohit Bimbrahw is currently working as the Project Manager at Home Healthcare Shoppe; the medical supply extension of Port Coquitlam’s Wilson Pharmacy. At Home Healthcare Shoppe, we believe that with great health and wellbeing, anyone can live a fun and purposeful life.
