heel spur is a calcium deposit causing a bony protrusion on the underside of the heel bone.
CAUSES
->Strain on the foot muscles and ligaments
->Stretching of the plantar fascia
->Repeated tearing of the membrane that covers the heel bone
->Repetitive stress from walking, running or jumping on hard surfaces
->Wearing tight or rough shoes
->Excess body weight
->Arthritis
SYMPTOMS
->Pain in the heel and surrounding area
->Inflammation and swelling around the heel area
->The heel area might be warm to touch
AYURVEDA
Ayurveda considers calcaneal spur/heel spur as Vatakantaka; a type of disease caused by disorder of Vata Dosha.
TREATMENT
->Abhyanga
->Swedana
->Agnikarma
->Medicines
