Remedies for Heel Spur
Remedies for Heel Spur
Heel spur is the pain in the heels caused by a growth in the heel bone. Excessive pressure, stretch and strain on the heels cause inflammation to the tissues that runs from the heel bone through the arch of the foot to the forefoot. This tissue is called plantar fascia and the continuous inflammation on the plantar fascia causes the outgrowth of the heel bone and it forms a hook like protrusion from the heel bone.
This extended bone may cause injury to the surrounding, tissues, ligaments, tendons etc. and there by result in inflammation to those tissues. All these may cause sever pain, swelling, tenderness etc on the heels and foot. The pain will be more sever during the morning hours when you wake up from the bed and will decrease during the day. This may also create changes in your walking style and may cause problems to your hip, knee and back bone. So it is necessary to treat heel spur as soon as possible. The following home remedies may help you to get rid of heel spur.
Remedies for Heel Spur
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is found to reduce the discomforts caused by heel spur. For this you need to cut a paper in the shape of your foot and immerse it in apple cider vinegar. Keep this soaked paper with in your shoes and wear the shoe. Continue this for about 5 days and you can feel immense relief.
Cabbage Leaves
Keep some fresh and green cabbage leaves around your heel and wrap it with a soft cloth or paper. Continue this for a week and you feel good relief.
Ice Pack
Apply ice packs around the affected heels and this aids you in reducing the inflammation and pain in the muscles and other tissues.
Turmeric
The curcumin present in turmeric can help you from heel spur by reducing the inflammation. You have to take 500 milligram of turmeric powder in empty stomach daily in morning.
Alfalfa
Drink tea made out of alfalfa and this will reduce the discomfort and pain. Drink alfalfa tea at least three times a day.
