Heel Spur Pain in Glasgow
Heel spurs are often seen on scans, but they are not always the reason for heel pain. The useful question is what tissue is painful and why the heel is sensitive.
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Choose Lower Body First MSK Appointment with Ollie or Mansi (60 minutes) for foot, ankle, knee or hip pain. This books an assessment, not a course of shockwave, injections or other treatment. Your clinician discusses the next step after assessing you.
- 568 Alexandra Parade, Dennistoun, Glasgow G31 3BP
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You deserve a clear answer, not more guessing.
At The Hub Glasgow, podiatry, physiotherapy, diagnostics and rehabilitation sit together. That means we can look at the problem properly and guide you to the right next step.
From everyday foot care to more complex pain.
The Hub Glasgow brings podiatry, MSK assessment, in-house diagnostic ultrasound, gait thinking and rehabilitation together. That is useful when symptoms are painful, recurring, unclear or stopping you from walking, running, training or working comfortably.
What it can feel like
Pain may sit under the heel, feel worse first thing in the morning, increase after standing or be linked with plantar fascia irritation.
Common causes
- Plantar heel pain
- Load through the heel
- Calf or foot capacity issues
- Footwear and surface changes
- Sensitivity around the plantar fascia insertion
How we assess it
Assessment looks at heel pain behaviour, foot and calf strength, footwear, walking pattern and whether diagnostic ultrasound or shockwave may be appropriate.
Treatment options
- Load and footwear advice
- Calf and foot strengthening
- Orthotic or heel cushioning advice
- Shockwave discussion where appropriate
- Diagnostic ultrasound advice if needed
Questions people often ask
Does a heel spur need to be removed?
Usually no. Many heel spurs are incidental. Treatment is normally based on the painful tissue and load pattern.
Is heel spur pain the same as plantar fasciitis?
They can be linked, but a spur on imaging does not automatically mean it is causing the pain.
Where would my appointment take place?
568 Alexandra Parade, Dennistoun, Glasgow G31 3BP. Our Dennistoun clinic has step-free access. Call reception if you need help planning your visit. This link already selects Dennistoun and the appointment type. Choose a practitioner and time where offered.
Which appointment does this guide link to?
Choose Lower Body First MSK Appointment with Ollie or Mansi (60 minutes) for foot, ankle, knee or hip pain. This books an assessment, not a course of shockwave, injections or other treatment. Your clinician discusses the next step after assessing you.