Heel Spurs Treatment in Adelaide

Heel pain can have several causes. A heel spur seen on an X-ray is not always the source of pain. At KMW Podiatry, we assess your symptoms and discuss care suited to your needs at clinics across Adelaide.

Heel Spurs and Heel Pain: What Is the Difference?

A heel spur is a bony growth on the heel bone. Many people have a spur without pain. Plantar fasciitis affects the band of tissue beneath the foot and can occur alongside a spur; treating plantar fasciitis does not usually require removing the spur.Your appointment includes a discussion of your symptoms, activity and footwear, followed by an assessment. We explain the findings, suitable options and whether further investigation or referral is needed. Treatment depends on the cause of your pain, rather than an X-ray finding alone.For background information, see the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons guide to plantar fasciitis and bone spurs.

Why Choose Us for Your Care?

KMW Podiatry provides podiatry care across metropolitan Adelaide and Gawler, with treatment planned around each patient’s needs.

Health Scheme Support

We see patients under WorkCover, GP care plans, NDIS, DVA, Support at Home and other funding arrangements, so cost and eligibility are clear from the start.

Ahpra-Registered Podiatrists

Your care is provided by podiatrists registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

Convenient Locations

Clinics across metropolitan Adelaide and Gawler, located inside GP practices, medical centres and stand-alone sites.

Home Visits Available

Where travelling to a clinic is difficult, eligible patients across Adelaide can receive podiatry care at home.

Care Options for Heel Pain in Adelaide

After assessment, your podiatrist will explain which options are appropriate, their limitations and how your progress will be reviewed. Depending on the cause of your symptoms, care may include:

Exercise & Stretching

Shoe Wear Adjustment

Physical Therapy

Orthotics

If you suspect you have foot pain related to heel spurs, please contact Keep Me Walking Podiatry in Adelaide at 1800962113 to schedule an appointment.

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FAQs for Heel Spurs Treatment

What makes a heel spur worse?

Walking gait abnormalities, put excessive weight on the heel bone, and nerves near the heel. Running or jogging, especially on hard surfaces, poorly fitted shoes, especially those lacking appropriate arch support. Excess weight and obesity can cause heel spur.

How long is heel spur surgery recovery?

There is no single recovery time that applies to everyone. If surgery is being considered, ask the treating surgeon about the proposed procedure, risks, aftercare and expected timing for walking, work and sport in your circumstances. KMW can discuss assessment and referral options; this page does not promise a surgical outcome or recovery date.

Does a heel spur need to be removed?

Usually not. A spur can be present without symptoms, and plantar fasciitis pain can be managed without removing it. Surgery is considered only in selected cases after assessment and a trial of non-surgical care. Your clinician should explain the possible benefits, risks and alternatives.

Is a heel spur the same as a bone spur?

A heel spur is a calcium deposit on the heel bone. Spurs are usually smooth outgrowths that have developed over a long period, not spiky protrusions. The bone spur is the point of growth on the bone’s edge.

Do heel spurs cause pain?

Sometimes the pain which people may experience while having a heel spur may be due to the way they walk and not due to the spur. However in some cases, the spur may cause pressure on the underlying structures leading to pain.