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I'm not sure if they will help for bone spurs, but when I did my first camino the bottoms of my feet ached terribly. For my next camino, the Portuguese that has so much cobble and asphalt, I purchased a pair of Hoka running shoes. They are super-cushy on the bottom, and enabled me to start right off walking 20 miles/day with no problems. I've since learned that a nearby university is doing a study with them, and they help with plantar fasciitis, etc. You might try some out.
I was under the impression that with plantar fasciitis a stiff sole is better. I am also looking onto,the Hoke One trekking shoes so of there is research out there I would love to read it. Thank you.I'm not sure if they will help for bone spurs, but when I did my first camino the bottoms of my feet ached terribly. For my next camino, the Portuguese that has so much cobble and asphalt, I purchased a pair of Hoka running shoes. They are super-cushy on the bottom, and enabled me to start right off walking 20 miles/day with no problems. I've since learned that a nearby university is doing a study with them, and they help with plantar fasciitis, etc. You might try some out.
I have Heel Spurs, and try to manage with them. Ice, ice, ice. Stretch, stretch, stretch. Don't walk barefoot and use othodics, and swap low lots of Voltaren. I was wondering is they were bunions. Stiff shoe. Ice and stretch, roll foot on ised water bottle. I also carried that funny sock that keeps ypur toes up bit it discribed my sleep. The Runnig Room has this new thing to roll your feet on, made by Moji.There is a sock called the Strassburg Sock designed specifically for plantar fasciitis and bone/heel spurs. You wear it at night; a velcro strip is attached from knee to great toe (these are knee socks); the strip pulls up the toes and stretches the plantar fascia. It's a cheaper and much lighter alternative to a night splint. You can buy these (usually) at any running store. (UK: Run Fast £38; Canada The Running Room $55 CAD...for example. Sold in 1,000 running and multi-sport retailers in the 23 countries around the world--so it should be easy to find!)
http://run-fast-retail.net/strassburg-sock-white-one-size
http://heel-spur.info/strassburg-sock
Yes, Anemone, a bone spur and a heel spur are the same thing. Same thing and painful!
I have Heel Spurs, and try to manage with them. Ice, ice, ice. Stretch, stretch, stretch. Don't walk barefoot and use othodics, and swap low lots of Voltaren. I was wondering is they were bunions. Stuff shoe. Ice and stretch, roll foot on ised water bottle. I also carried that funny sock that keeps ypur toes up bit it discribed my sleep. The Runnig Room has this new thing to roll your feet on, made by Milo.
I have friends that had bone grotha removed of their feet, difficult surgeries. I'll take my fasciitis over that any day.The Moji? If it's that, yeah, that looks good. (My hands would work better, hahaha!) (RMT 21 years)
No, bone spurs are different than bunions. If you had bunions your great (big) toe or toes would deviate into your foot. Both are painful though!
While a bone spur is a heel spur, or should I say, a heel spur is a bone spur, you can also have bone spurs in your heels, on your spine, in your wrists, elbows...anywhere where two bones come together as a joint.
"Bone spurs are bony projections that develop along the edges of bones. Bone spurs (osteophytes) often form where bones meet each other — in your joints. They also occur where muscles, ligaments, or tendons attach to the bone." (mayoclinic.com + emedicinehealth.com)
"A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of your big toe. A bunion forms when your big toe pushes against your next toe, forcing the joint of your big toe to get bigger and stick out. The skin over the bunion might be red and sore." (mayoclinic.com)
Yeah, because within time (a long time--up to a year, unless you stop walking), the plantar fasciitis will go away. The bone spur, unless your body decides to absorb the growth/extra calcium, won't.I have friends that had bone grotha removed of their feet, difficult surgeries. I'll take my fasciitis over that any day.
Hi AnemoneI was under the impression that with plantar fasciitis a stiff sole is better. I am also looking onto,the Hoke One trekking shoes so of there is research out there I would love to read it. Thank you.
The calcium deposit/lump is actually off the back of the heel a little off center 1.5" from the heel base. The other calcium deposit is at the very bottom of my Achilles tendon, in its usual spot. Dr told me last time if the tendon sheath needs to be operated on it's a good 6 weeks off my foot. No way!!!...but could one buy a thick gel insole and cut out a disc where the spur is ...
What? How? Oh how I would love to lose the on on the back of my heel!My orthopaedic surgeon has always just had me crush them (the calcium deposits).
My ortho is a tall strong guy probably now in his late 40's, early 50's. He takes his thumbs and is able to smash the heck out of them and it hurts like h3LL. And it breaks it up and your body absorbs it. It is hard to do it on myself because I have weak thumbs. I suppose you could take a rolling pin to them!!! (maybe that's what I'll try tonight...)What? How? Oh how I would love to lose the on on the back of my heel!
Dear! That sounds awful, especially considering there are lasers and other modern tools to melt these deposits away, like the treatments for spondylosis.My ortho is a tall strong guy probably now in his late 40's, early 50's. He takes his thumbs and is able to smash the heck out of them and it hurts like h3LL. And it breaks it up and your body absorbs it. It is hard to do it on myself because I have weak thumbs. I suppose you could take a rolling pin to them!!! (maybe that's what I'll try tonight...)
Probably since I haven't been in for at least 10 years and the dr could do it as part of his office call without extra charge. But heck, the method has worked for the past 30,000 years...Dear! That sounds awful, especially considering there are lasers and other modern tools to melt these deposits away, like the treatments for spondylosis.
You are one tough cookie! Great Dane in deed!Probably since I haven't been in for at least 10 years and the dr could do it as part of his office call without extra charge. But heck, the method has worked for the past 30,000 years...
My Great Dane wouldn't stand for it though, she won't let anyone get close to her feet!!You are one tough cookie! Great Dane in deed!
OUCH!My ortho is a tall strong guy probably now in his late 40's, early 50's. He takes his thumbs and is able to smash the heck out of them and it hurts like h3LL. And it breaks it up and your body absorbs it. It is hard to do it on myself because I have weak thumbs. I suppose you could take a rolling pin to them!!! (maybe that's what I'll try tonight...)
My ortho is a tall strong guy probably now in his late 40's, early 50's. He takes his thumbs and is able to smash the heck out of them and it hurts like h3LL. And it breaks it up and your body absorbs it. It is hard to do it on myself because I have weak thumbs. I suppose you could take a rolling pin to them!!! (maybe that's what I'll try tonight...)
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