Calcaneal Spur
Understanding a Calcaneal Spur
For understanding a calcaneal spur, you would have to take a look at the whole structure of the heel and how it works while you are moving and exercising. Basically, the heels work by supporting the entire weight of your body while you move or exercise. The load that is exerted on your foot is about 20 times the weight of your body and the heel works by softening this load through a fatty pillow under the heel and a large sinew under the sole of the foot. Read the rest of this entry »