When it comes to proper heel spur treatment, in some cases surgery is the best and even the only option. This formation of bone or calcium at the base of the foot can become very painful and can keep a person from walking properly, if at all. It can also cause pain even when someone is off their feet since it causes pressure along the entire back of the legs.Obviously only a doctor can diagnose and give options for heel spur treatment so it's shortsighted to think that a person should assume the condition they have, even if they've done some research about this problem. Like any other physical malady, a doctor should conduct the proper tests in order to actually determine the problem and then prescribe the right heel spur treatment. Having pain in the heel or back of the foot doesn't necessarily mean a spur as there are obviously many other problems a person can have that cause this same discomfort.

However, there are also many things a person can do to alleviate this pain and for heel spur treatment on their own. With some foot problems, often just addressing the pain is enough to keep the problem manageable. If your doctor says that surgery is in order then you want to consider that carefully because often problems with the feet just get worse when ignored, but even with surgery there is much you can do for heel spur treatment yourself.Taking pressure off the feet is obviously one very important thing to do; if you cannot sit down more often during the course of the day, try to lean on one foot or something else so that pressure is off the foot with the spur. Even just picking up your foot for a few minutes can alleviate pressure. Put your foot up as much as possible to help the blood circulation, and use ice to numb the area. These common sense approaches to heel spur treatment may not seem like much but people often forget to treat their foot with respect when they have problems.

Cushions and insoles designed especially for heel spur treatment are also helpful. These also alleviate pressure and cushion the back of the foot so that there is less friction inside the foot. These are especially helpful when you cannot sit or take pressure off your foot. This type of heel spur treatment may not take the place of a doctor's intervention but for those with very mild cases, they can help tremendously. They're also very helpful for those on their feet all day, even if they're not necessarily looking for ways to alleviate pain.In severe cases your heel spur treatment may include medication or painkillers but these too should only be taken under a doctor's care. They are only typically treating the symptoms of pain and discomfort of a spur and not the overall problem, which means it could actually be getting worse over time.