What is the direction of growth for a heel spur?
Heel Pain/Plantar Fasciitis
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Open Jul 03, 2025 - 07:21 AM
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Jul 03, 2025 - 07:21 AM
A heel spur typically grows forward from the underside of the heel bone, pointing toward the arch of the foot. It forms in the direction of the plantar fascia, often as a result of long-term strain or inflammation in that area.
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Heel Pain/Plantar Fasciitis
Symptoms
Pain experienced under the heel and/or along the arch of the foot.
Most painful with the first steps in the morning and after prolonged sitting.
Dull intermittent pain which can progress to sharp persistent pain.
General stiffness felt in foot/ankle.
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