Joslyn Langen

Diabetic Foot Problems

Entries from 2015-09-01 to 1 month

Does A Calcaneal Spur Hurt?

Overview A heel spur occurs when calcium deposits build up on the underside of the heel bone, a process that usually occurs over a period of many months. Heel spurs are often caused by strains on foot muscles and ligaments, stretching of t…

Does A Inferior Calcaneal Spur Hurt?

Overview Heel Spurs should be called a traction spurs because they grow in the same direction that the tendons pull away from the heel bone, which is why it can occur on the bottom of the heel (Plantar Fasciitis) and on the back of the hee…