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How do I know if what I have is plantar fascitis or a heel spur?
I've had pretty severe heel pain for just over one year. I have high arches, have tried the arch supports, heel pads, etc. Alot of people answer these kind of questions with "Go to the doctor", forgetting that not all people have insurance. I'm obviously not going to die from it, I just haven't met anyone yet who suffers from either. The pain radiates, is sometimes burning(nerve?), sometimes stinging, always aching. Should I just cut it off? LOL
I am limping daily. I want to go out hiking, but the payback is a bitch. I do small stretching daily, pulling my toes back, And I take ibuprofen and naproxen regularly.
Heel spur is just another name for plantar fascitis. The spur comes when the ligament is inflamed and shortens, the spur occurs to prevent pulling.
There is a special kind of orthotic shoe you can wear while you sleep. It wraps around your lower leg holds the foot in a position to gently stretch the ligament. You'll definitely still need anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce and control the swelling. Also gently massage and stretch your calf muscles.
I can't tell how bad it is, but some need surgery.
Good luck
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