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HEEL SPUR TREATMENT: A STEP TOWARDS RELIEF AT THE FOOTWORK CLINIC

Welcome to the presentation on Heel Spur Treatment. In this session, we will explore various methods to find relief from heel spurs at The Footwork Clinic. Heel spurs can cause intense pain and discomfort, but with the right treatment, you can regain your mobility and live pain-free.

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HEEL SPUR TREATMENT: A STEP TOWARDS RELIEF AT THE FOOTWORK CLINIC

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  1. HEELSPUR TREATMENT:ASTEP TOWARDSRELIEFAT THEFOOTWORK CLINIC

  2. INTRODUCTION Welcometothe presentation onHeel Spur Treatment.Inthissession,wewillexplore variousmethodsto findrelieffromheel spursat The Footwork Clinic.Heelspurs cancauseintensepainanddiscomfort,but withtherighttreatment,youcanregainyour mobilityandlivepain-free.Let'sdivein!

  3. UNDERSTANDINGHEELSPURS Beforediscussingtreatmentoptions,it's importanttounderstandwhat are.Heelspursarecalciumdepositsthat formontheundersideofthe heel bone. They oftendevelopduetorepetitivestrainonthe foot,suchasrunningorwearingill-fitting shoes.Thesebonyprotrusionscancause stabbingpainand inflammation intheheel.

  4. NON-SURGICALTREATMENTS Non-surgicaltreatmentsare usually thefirst lineofdefenseagainstheel spurs.These includetheaffectedfoot,the areatoreduceinflammation,andusing toprovidesupportand cushioning.Physicaltherapyexercisesand canalsohelp alleviatesymptoms andpromotehealing.

  5. MEDICATIONSFORPAINRELIEF Insomecases,maybe prescribedtomanagepainandreduce inflammationassociatedwithheelspurs. Nonsteroidalanti-inflammatorydrugs ()arecommonlyusedto relieve pain and swelling. Topical creamsorgels containingorcanalso providetemporaryreliefwhenappliedtothe affected area.

  6. SHOCKWAVETHERAPY Shockwavetherapyisanon-invasive treatment option thatuses tostimulatehealingand reducepain. Thistherapy canhelp break downthecalciumdepositsoftheheelspur andpromotetissueregeneration. Shockwavetherapyisoftenrecommended forchronic casesthathaven'trespondedto othertreatments.

  7. SURGICALOPTIONS If conservativetreatmentsfailtoprovide relief,maybeconsideredasalast resort.Surgicaloptionsforheelspur treatmentincludeand repairinganydamagedtissues.Thespecific surgicalapproachwilldependonthe severityandlocationoftheheel spur. Surgeryistypicallyfollowedbyaperiodof rehabilitationandphysical therapy.

  8. PREVENTIONANDSELF-CARE Preventionandself-careplay a crucialrole inmanagingheelspurs.It'simportantto wearwithgoodarch supportandcushioning.Avoidactivitiesthat putexcessivestrainonthefeetandpractice regularly.Maintaining ahealthyweightandusing custom orthotic devicescanalso help preventheel spurs fromrecurring.

  9. CONCLUSION Inconclusion,heelspurscancausesignificantpainanddiscomfort,but thereareeffectivetreatmentoptionsavailable atThe Footwork Clinic. Fromnon-surgicalapproacheslikerest,icing,andphysicaltherapytomoreadvancedoptionslikeshockwavetherapyandsurgery,thereishope forrelief.Bytaking preventivemeasuresandpracticing self-care,youcan minimizetheriskofheel spursinthefuture.Thankyouforyourattention!

  10. Thanks! Doyouhaveanyquestions? sydneycbd@thefootworkclinic.com.au 02 9131 6892 thefootworkclinic.com.au

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