Can you also help with chiropractic therapy for heel spurs?
October 25, 2023 | 40,00 EUR | answered by Heike Böhm
Dear Doctor,
I am reaching out to you because I have been experiencing severe pain in the area of my heel for some time now. My general practitioner has diagnosed me with a heel spur and has only prescribed pain-relieving medication so far. Unfortunately, these medications have had limited effectiveness and the pain is increasingly affecting my daily life.
I regularly engage in sports and stand a lot for work, which makes the pain particularly burdensome. Additionally, I have tried various orthopedic inserts, but they have not provided long-term relief.
I have heard about chiropractic therapy and am wondering if this treatment method can also help with a heel spur. Are there specific techniques in chiropractic therapy that can help alleviate the pain? Is it possible to treat the heel spur long-term and reduce the symptoms through chiropractic measures?
I am very interested in trying alternative treatment methods and hope that you can assist me. I would like to know if chiropractic therapy is a suitable option for me and what success rates I can expect.
Thank you in advance for your assessment and possible treatment suggestions.
Sincerely,
Rolf Kaiser
Dear Mr. Kaiser,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding your heel pain due to a heel spur. I am sorry to hear that the pain relief medications you have tried so far have not been effective and that your symptoms persist. I understand how burdensome this situation must be for you, especially considering your athletic activities and professional demands.
In chiropractic therapy, there are indeed specific techniques that can help relieve pain, including in the heel area. For example, with a heel spur, targeted manipulations at the affected areas can improve symptoms. Chiropractic measures aim to restore the muscular and structural balance of the body in order to reduce discomfort.
It is important to emphasize that chiropractic therapy should be seen as a holistic treatment method. In addition to direct measures at the heel, other areas of the body, such as the spine, can also be included in the treatment. This can help identify and address potential causes of the heel spur in the long term.
Chiropractic therapy may indeed help with a heel spur and lead to a reduction in symptoms over time. However, the success of treatment depends on various factors, such as the individual situation of the patient, the progression of the condition, and the regular implementation of recommended measures.
I recommend scheduling an appointment with a chiropractor in your area for a thorough examination and consultation. The therapist can then recommend specific treatment methods for your heel spur and work with you to create an individualized treatment plan.
I hope this information is helpful to you and wish you success in treating your heel spur. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Heike Böhm, Chiropractor
