Chronic Aches In Foot
Beyond the early stages of a heel spur, where you may notice sporadic flashes of pain, the spur grows longer and thicker, and the pain will be more chronic. People describe this chronic aching a number of ways, either as dull or as an unrelenting throbbing. Your footwear will play a role in the pain that you feel, since shoes with more support and padding will oftentimes take pressure off the heel spur, while shoes that lack support will increase pain.
If you believe you have a heel spur, don’t wear sandals, flip-flops, or any other shoe that lacks arch support. Contact a podiatrist or orthopedic specialist to let them know of your symptoms. It may help to keep a symptom journal, especially if the pain does not abate, so you can describe when the pain gets worse or when it dissipates.
