North Central Office
540 Madison Oak,
Suite 260
San Antonio, TX 78258
(Stone Oak Medical Office Bld. at North Central Baptist Hospital)
Live Oak Office
12413 Judson Rd., Suite 250
Live Oak, TX 78233
(210) 490-3668
Archive:
- 2013
- January (6)
- Selecting the Proper Running Shoes is Crucial
- Aerosmith Singer Suffers From Morton’s Neuroma
- Michigan State’s Johnny Adams’ Absence in TCU Game Due to Toe Injury Almost Costs Team Bowl Win
- Beautify Your Feet for the Summer
- Study Shows Diabetic Foot Ulcers Linked to Earlier Death
- New Treadmill Gives Hope for Recovery in Foot Injuries
- 2012
- December (6)
- 18 year old Rae Heim Crosses the Finish Line as she runs barefoot across the country for charity
- New Research May Reveal Cause of Cold Feet, Poor Circulation
- Foot Health and Aging: How to Keep Your Feet Supporting You for Life
- Study Identifies Genes Responsible for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Nation’s Tallest Man Receives Proper Footwear
- Pitcher Francisco Cordero Out with Sesamoiditis in his Big Toe
- October (6)
- New Surgery to Help Alleviate Bunions Good News for Many Patients
- Paralympic Swimmer Alyssa Gialamas Relies on Ankle-Foot Orthotic
- Different Walking Styles Could Help Treat Serious Foot Conditions in New Study
- High Fashion Footwear May Come with a High Price
- Big Papi Suffers Achilles Tendon Injury
- Baseball Player Carlos Ruiz Plays Despite his Plantar Fasciitis
- July (6)
- Charlie Sheen Loves Feet, Shouldn’t You Care for Yours?
- Gymnast Danell Leyva Aims High Despite His Physical Conditions
- Dallas Cowboys Rookie WR Wears Protective Boot after Surgery
- Shin Splints: How to Ease Your Lower Leg Pain
- Protein Helps Regrow Damaged Nerves in Legs
- Baseball Stadium Workers Still Standing
- 2011
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- Morton's Neuroma (2)
- PinPointe FootLaser (1)
- Plantar Fasciitis (2)
- Plantar Warts (1)
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- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (1)
- Toenail Fungus (2)
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- Foot Pain (9)
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Bone spurs, also known as osteophytes, can occur anywhere in the skeletal system, and the feet are no exception. Bone spurs are simply overgrowths of bone that can develop on any normal bone, but most commonly form where two bones come together. Normally bone spurs in the feet are painless, but when exposed to pressure from an activity or footwear, can cause the excess bone to rub against other nerve endings or soft tissues, resulting in pain.
Causes of Bone Spurs in the Feet
When your feet are repeatedly exposed to excessive pressure and stress, a bone spur can form as a result of the body's normal response to repair itself. The following activities and conditions are also common causes of bone spurs in the feet:
- High-impact activities, such as running
- Excessive weight
- Poor-fitting footwear
- Tightening of the plantar fasciitis due to excessive stress
- Aging
Because there are no obvious symptoms associated with bone spurs in the feet, diagnosing the disorder can be difficult. Some people experience unbearable pain in particular areas of their foot when exposed to pressure, which prompts them to seek medical care. Other people can go long periods of time without realizing they even have a bone spur. An x-ray can identify a bone spur in your foot, but if it isn't causing you pain, damaging other tissues or restricting your movement, treatment probably won't be necessary.
Identifying the cause of your bone spur, such as poor-fitting shoes or weight gain, is often times enough to reduce the pressure that is causing the pain.
Conservative treatments for bone spurs include:
- Change in footwear
- Weight loss
- Padding or insoles
- Deep tissue massage and stretching
If you're experiencing chronic foot pain, schedule an appointment at our San Antonio office. At Southern Texas Podiatrist, we'll carefully examine your feet and evaluate your symptoms to better understand your condition. If you've developed a bone spur, we can work with you to create a treatment plan that best fits your needs and puts an end to your frustrating foot pain.