The pain associated with a bone spur on the heel of the foot, often called a heel spur or calcaneal spur , is typically due to the irritation and inflammation of the soft tissues that surround the bony growth, rather than the spur itself. In most cases, the bony growth is not sharp and many people have heel spurs without experiencing any pain. What is a Heel Spur? A heel spur is an abnormal, bony projection ( osteophyte ) that forms from a calcium deposit on the heel bone ( calcaneus ). Location: The most common location is on the underside of the heel bone , where the plantar fascia (the strong ligament that supports the arch of the foot) attaches. In this case, the spur often develops in response to chronic stress and inflammation, most notably from plantar fasciitis . Formation: Heel spurs develop gradually over many months or years as the body tries to reinforce the area experiencing chronic strain or micro-tears, especially where tendons or ligaments attach to the bone. Pain...
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