HOMOEOPATHY FOR CALCANEAL SPUR

Calcaneal spur or Heel Spur

CALCANEAL SPUR

A calcaneal spur or heel spur is deposit of calcium on the underside of the heel bone.

Causes of Heel Spurs

• Walking abnormalities
• Jogging or walking on hard surfaces
• Poorly fitted foot wears or shoes
• Excess weight
• Heel spurs are especially common among athletes whose activities include large amounts of running and jumping.

Risk Factors:

Though this syndrome is most common in individuals 40 years or older, it can occur at any age. The following factors increase the likelihood of heel spur development:

1. An uneven gait which applies too much pressure to certain areas of the foot
2. Being overweight
3. Wearing worn shoes or ill-fitting footwear
4. Job conditions that require long periods spent standing or lifting heavy objects
5. The normal aging process which results in a decrease in ligament elasticity

Symptoms of Heel Spurs

• Intermittent or chronic pain while walking, jogging, or running
• The pain may be variation from knife or pin sticking into the bottom of their feet or dull ache. The sharp pain returns when standing up after sitting for a prolonged period of time.

Homoeopathy treatment

1. Calc Fluor
2. Silecea
3. Ruta
4. Hypericum
5. Ledum Pal
6. Rhus tox
7. Medorrhinum

HOMOEOPATHY TREATMENT FOR CALCANEAL SPUR

Prevention

1. Wearing well fitted shoes
2. Performing stretching exercises

Case study :

Forty five year old female patient vsited my clinic on 14 Apr 2012.

She was suffering from Calcaneal spur in both the heels since six years. She had continuous pain in both heels for 6 months. She was on corticosteroids and other allopathy medicines but there was no relief.

Her complaints worsen by slight motion and pressure and better by rest.

Her appetite, sleep and thirst were good but she had constipation since 1 year. Her case was completely analyzed and prescribed with Bryonia and Calcarea Fluor.

She did not have any major illness in the past. There was a family history of diabetes.

In follow up she got relief from the complaints. And after 3 months Calcaneal spur was completely cured.

CALCANEAL SPUR

Case study :

Fifty year old female patient visited my clinic on 16 Apr 2012.

She was suffering from heel pain and knee joint pain since 2 .5 years.

Her complaints worsen by movement and better by rest and applying hot water.

Her appetite, sleep and thirst were good but she had constipation since 1 year.

She did not have any major illness in the past. There was a family history of diabetes and hypertension.

Her case was completely analyzed and prescribed with Rhus.Tox and Cac.fluor.

After 3 months her complaints were decreased by 70 %. In follow up she was prescribed with Silcea. Her heel pain was completely resolved in 6 months. 

HOMOEOPATHY TREATMENT FOR CALCANEAL SPUR

Note:

Homeopathic Treatment requires stringent individualization. Please do not take any medicine without consulting your Homeopathic Physician.

HOMOEOPATHY FOR CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS, THORACIC SPONDYLOSIS AND LUMBAR SPONDYLOSIS

Spinal osteoarthritis is a painful condition characterized by pain, stiffness, weak ness and numbness in the neck, chest and back. Spinal osteoarthritis is classified into cervical osteoarthritis/sponsylosis, thoracic osteoarthritis/sponsylosis and lumbar osteoarthritis/sponsylosis. Spondylosis condition is very painful which affects our day today life. Our spine is made up of a number of bones known as vertebrae. Between two consecutive vertebrae there is a cushion like substance called intervertebral disc. Spondylosis is a common degenerative condition of the intervertebral disc due to subsequent biochemical changes in the bones and soft tissues. This affects the normal spinal structure and function of the cervical (neck), thoracic (chest area), and lumbar (low back) spine. As biochemical changes transpire, collagen - a crucial structural element of the intervertebral disc is affected by the loss of water content which causes the discs to weaken and shrink in height escalating the risk for disc bulging and herniation. The cartilage covering joint surface erodes causing the spine’s ligaments to thicken and lose strength. In an effort to repair itself, the body forms bone spurs (osteophytes) and the joints enlarge causing osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease.

SPONDYLOSIS

Causes:

• Congenital (from birth).
• Heredity.
• Sedentary life.
• Fall or injury.
• Trauma from carrying heavy loads, excessive dancing, violent exercises or gymnastics.
• Wrong positions in sitting, standing or sleeping.
• Aging.
• Smoking.
• Diseases of bones.
• Drugs affecting bones.

Symptoms:

Cervical osteoarthritis/spondylosis

• Pain, tenderness and stiffness in the neck, shoulders and arms
• Weakness and numbness in the neck, shoulder, arms
• Headaches at the back of head (cervical osteoarthritis/spondylosis)
• Vertigo and loss of balance (cervical osteoarthritis/spondylosis)
• Swallowing difficulty (cervical osteoarthritis/spondylosis)
• Pain radiating from neck to the arms
• Pain and tingling in the arms and hands
• Morning stiffness.

CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS

Thoracic osteoarthritis/spondylosis

• Morning stiffness.
• Pain, tenderness and stiffness in the chest, shoulder, arm
• Chest pain or breast pain
• Weakness and numbness in the chest, shoulder, arms

OSTEOARTHRITIS SPONDYLOSIS

Lumbar osteoarthritis/spondylosis

• Pain, tenderness and stiffness in the low back
• Weakness and numbness in the back or legs
• Restricted movement, difficulty bending or walking
• Asymmetry in the legs with an unbalanced gait
• Pain and tingling in the lower legs and feet
• Pain radiating from buttocks to the legs
• Loss of bladder or bowel control
• Irritability and sleeplessness due to excessive pain
• Morning stiffness

LUMBAR SPONDYLOSIS

Homeopathic Treatment For Cervical Spondylosis, Thoracic Spondylosis And Lumbar Spondylosis:

1. Bryonia alb
2. Rhus.Tox
3. Kalmia
4. Hecla.Lava
5. Causticum
6. Sepia
7. Calc.Fluor
8. Calc.Phos
9. Mag.Phos

HOMOEOPATHY FOR CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS, THORACIC SPONDYLOSIS AND LUMBAR SPONDYLOSIS

Management:

• Bed rest when needed.
• Gentle stretching exercises.
• Maintain good posture while sitting, standing and sleeping.
• Do not be in one position for a long time.
• Avoid heavy lifting and activities that aggravate pain or other symptoms.
• Use seat belts in vehicles and keep headrests at proper heights.
• Try to keep your weight close to ideal.
• Stop smoking.
• Avoid violent massages.
• Avoid cold exposures and cold bath
• Avoid citrus fruits since they can precipitate pain.
• Hot showers will help in relieving pain.  

Note : 

Homeopathic Treatment requires stringent individualization. Please do not take any medicine without consulting your Homeopathic Physician.