The heel spur or heel spur is a protrusion of bones in the shape of a flat blade at the insertion of the aponeurotic membrane on the calcaneus or heel bone. A heel spur forms as a result of inflammation of the plantar fascia. If too much tension is exerted on the plantar fascia, the insertion point on the calcaneus can suffer tears or microtrauma. It is important to know that heel spurs can be treated very well with homeopathic products.
Homeopathic treatment of heel spurs
J. J. Garth Wilkinson noticed that the absorption of volcanic ash caused exostoses of the jaws in sheep. By applying the principle of similarity that is the foundation of homeopathy, he deduced that the strong dilution of this ash would make it possible to treat bone disorders such as osteoporosis or heel spurs. The homeopathic medicines recommended for heel spurs are: Hecla Lava Montis, Solanum Malacoxylon and Kalium Bichromicum.
Dosages of homeopathic medicines to treat heel spurs
If you must use Hecla Lava Montis in 4 CH to treat your heel spur, take 2 granules every 3 hours, for 4 days out of 5. If heel spurs are the result of being overweight or intensive physical activity that puts strain on the feet (hiking, running, walking, etc.), it is best to take Solanum Malacoxylon 4 CH, then Solanum Malacoxylon 9 CH. The treatment should last 4 weeks. Kalium Bichromicum is also prescribed to treat heel spurs when heel pain alternates with pain in the digestive system. Kalium Bichromicum 4 to 7 CH should be taken three times a day. However, it should be noted that its action is rather limited compared to that of other homeopathic remedies.
The most affected individuals and risk factors
Heel spurs mainly affects people with cavus or flat feet, individuals aged 45 and over and in particular women, people who have an unbalanced gait, pregnant women, diabetics and individuals with rheumatoid arthritis or a disease causing inflammatory lesions.
Heel spurs can also affect people who participate in certain sports such as running, jogging or hiking. Workers who must always stand or carry heavy objects can also be affected by heel spurs. Obesity, lack or absence of warm-up and stretching before physical exertion, and wearing worn or inappropriate shoes are also risk factors.
When should you see a doctor?
It is strongly recommended to consult a doctor as soon as the following symptoms appear: appearance of a bud that develops over time on the outer part of the calcaneus; pain caused by the relentlessness of the bud on the flesh that covers the sole of the foot. Consult a practitioner who prescribes homeopathic remedies if you want your heel spur treated in a natural way.
