Heel Spurs

Heel Spurs (or calcaneal spur, inferior calcaneal spur, posterior calcaneal spur, Plantar Fasciitis, heel pain, Plantar Fascia) are excess bone growth on the heel or foot. This can cause extreme swelling making the person with this condition walk very painfully. Good thing that there are home remedies that you can do to instantly relieve you from the pain. HereÕs how.

Home remedies for Heel Spurs

* Get rid of the inflammation by applying cold compress on the affected area. Repeat this procedure four times a day.
* Put some heated flaxseed on a piece of clean cloth and put it over to the spur for a couple of minutes. Make sure the flaxseeds are still hot.
* Treat yourself with a hot and cold bath. Just take a hot shower for five minutes then take a cold shower to five minutes. Repeat this process four times.
* Soak your heel in chamomile tea for twenty minutes every morning and every night.
* Quickly put some ice to ease the swelling.
* Slowly stretch your foot in a circular motion.
* Get lots of rest so your foot can recuperate. Make sure you sleep at least eight hours every night.
* Drink a lot of water and fresh juices such as orange juice, grape juice, and lemon juice.