Treatment for Heel Spurs
Treatment for heel spurs primarily consists of rest and lifestyle changes. Talk to your doctor about the following treatment options for heel spurs.
Injections of Anti-Inflammatory Medications
If the pain is severe your podiatrist may recommend corticosteroid shots. These anti-inflammatory injections will help to reduce inflammation and ease pain throughout the heel and arch of the foot.
Cold Compress
Using ice packs or cold compress [4] for up to 15 minutes at a time may help relieve heel spur pain by temporarily numbing the area. This method also helps reduce swelling. Cold compresses are preferable over heat packs for heel spurs because heat works better for joint and muscle aches.
Over-the-Counter Pain Medication
Over-the-counter pain medications can help reduce acute or short-term pain. Examples of these drugs include acetaminophen (Tylenol), [5] aspirin, or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin). [6]
Talk to your doctor about any other medication that you are taking, such as blood thinners, or if you have any preexisting liver or kidney problems that could prevent you from taking OTC pain relievers.