Guest guest Posted September 7, 1999 Report Share Posted September 7, 1999 I have been diagnosed with heel spurs and had very severe pain and inflammation in both heels. I must admit that a heel cushion with a hole cut out in the middle helped, as did cortisone injections. However, I found out since, it is part of the PA. Now it seems controlled by whatever immunosupressant I am on at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 1999 Report Share Posted September 9, 1999 Janet, This is quoted from a website by Dr. Kevan T. Orvitz, D.P.M (Dr. of Podiatric Medicine): " The term for heel spurs , is Plantar Fasciitis, which is an inflammation of the large ligament (arch muscle) beneath the foot, where it attaches to the heel bone. It often feels as though you're stepping on a red hot poker or a stone or a pebble beneath your heel bone. The pain is sometimes worse when getting out of bed and taking your first few steps in the morning. Then, throughout the day or after periods of rest the pain in the heel area re-occurs and intensifies. With today's high activity levels and the emphasis on aerobic exercise such as outdoor walking, mall walking, and running; Plantar Fasciitis or Heel Spur Syndrome is now becoming more frequent among all age groups. Evaluation of Plantar Fasciitis is usually made clinically rather than by x-ray evaluation. Some patients have an actual spur on the heel bone and some patients do not. The actual bone spur itself is not painful and therefore is not the contributing cause of the patient's symptoms. The pain is due to the tearing or ripping and subsequent inflammation of the Plantar Fascia (arch muscle), where it attaches to the heel bone or bony spur. A common mistake made by most people though, is that surgery is usually needed to correct this problem. However, this is rarely the case. In fact, 85 to 90 percent of the time the problem can be treated very successfully using conservative therapy, which includes: Podiatric physical therapy, and Foot Orthotic Devices (arch supports). . The usual treatment program is initiated with Podiatric physical therapy which includes : Orthopedic taping , ultrasound, ice massaging and stretching exercises to decrease the painful inflammation of the Plantar Fascia. This is then followed by a proper Functional Orthotic Device fabricated and fitted in the Podiatrist's office. Proper Functional Orthotic Devices are fabricated from Neutral Position (non-weightbearing ) plaster casts of the feet along with numerous measurements taken by the Podiatrist. These Devices are then worn inside the patients' shoes ( Orthotic Devices can be made to fit in any normal shoegear) for all weightbearing activities. Usually, the heel pain is then eradicated in as little as one to two months. It is important to remember however, that sometimes heel pain can be caused from different forms of arthritis such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Your heel pain may also be due to a traumatic fracture or a stress fracture within the heel bone itself. " ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I have had heel spurs and was in therapy for about 6 months. I opted to go to a Podiatrist instead of an Orthopaedic Surgeon. They did ultra-sound therapy on the heel 3 times a week. They also wanted to give me cortisone shots, which I declined and made the Orthodic shoe inserts. That lasted about 1 week. The insert hurt my foot worse than the heel spur. They wound up keeping my foot wrapped to hold the heel tight and that seemed to work. I also wore tennis shoes for the six months which helped a great deal. It seemed that the pain went away overnight and has not returned in about a year. If the pain did not subside within one more month, surgery was going to be performed. But it was not needed. Angera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2000 Report Share Posted April 27, 2000 Gillian, Nothing short of a death certificate will keep me from coming to meet you. The trip is paid for and I've spent a fortune on things I might need. I have all of the state of the art packing gear, including Purple Luggage. (which matches my purple car). I had my MRI today, and will go to the Doctor on Monday for the results and the decision. Ken and brought up a good point that surgery sometimes causes flares. It's going to be a big decision. Along with the fact that I'm the only one that knows my job and I'm already going to be gone for almost 3 weeks in June. I guess I'll just hang in there until Monday and see what happens. I the mean time does anyone know how they get rid of the bone spurs with Arthroscopy? Do they zap it and then wash it out. I can find a lot about bone spurs but not much on spurs in the knee. Well, it's time for bed. Thanks to everyone for all your advice. Keep the faith, Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2000 Report Share Posted April 28, 2000 Becky, They do zap them and wash them out. I had a bunch of cartiledge tears that had to be repaired, also, but my doctor had me doing exercises on my leg the same day of surgery. It is much better after the surgery. I just wish the PA hadn't traveled to my ankles and feet. Good luck with everything Allayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2003 Report Share Posted April 14, 2003 I find that the parathyroids are usually at fault and give an appropriate hom. remedy for this. The Calcium is not absorbed hence the creation of spurs. Here in Zim we have not enough Boron in the soil but it might also be a lack of Germanium, both are needed for Calcium absorbtion. In horses I have observed that the parathyroids get 'thrown out of balance' after each Tetanus vaccination. Any comments on this? A client of mine had dreadful heel spurs and was only able to walk on crutches. I balanced her parathyroids with Oleum jec.30C and gave her Boron 3X. Within 2 month she was totally painfree and stayed this way. She also reported that other arthritic joints improved dramatically. I had a lady of 56 with an incredibly stiff body, she could hardly move and her shoulders were drawn up tight. On the QX I discovered vaccinations high and on closer inspection and asking her, she said she was vaccinated a few times for Tetanus in the past. I put 'Tetanus' in 'Search' and checked the individual listings that came up and zapped the appropriate ones for 30 Secs till corrected over 100 and - her whole body relaxed! She walked out of here a different person. Also check thyroid/parathyroid balance on the Timed Therapies from the Spinal page and her minerals of course from the Risk panel, Minerals - usually Calcium is high, Boron low. Correct them all. Go well Sylvia Bone spurs Any commentary on bone spurs much appreciated. Is surgery really necessary?............................................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2003 Report Share Posted April 14, 2003 bone spurs are from calcium build up which are the bones way to reinforce themselves. They are a result of over worked and weakened muscles and tendons. Refer them to a Neuromuscular Therapist or chiropractor who is open to deep soft tissue work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2003 Report Share Posted April 16, 2003 Re: bone spurs I understand that bone spurs are made up of calcium phosphate - a diet too high in phosperous (from preservatives, fertilizers etc. Coral Calcium has relieved bone spurs. Also, has reduced a friend's asthma medication by half. He has also a keener smell and rested his 'restless legs'. Also good for fibromyalgia, pain, circulation, eczema etc. etc. I work with a Canadian company that has 100% pure coral calcium - nothing added - nothing taken away. This company is NOT multi-level so there is considerable savings. Information on this specific coral calcium can be obtained from www.herbalab.com However, if you are interested in lower pricing - email me at syemm@... Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2003 Report Share Posted April 16, 2003 1)try acupucnture combines with Distraction technique 2) Chinese herb prescription: Kan Gu Zhen Shen Pien, may help this condition Ed Wang -----Original Message-----From: J & M Bayer [mailto:jrbayer@...]Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2003 11:37 PMqxci-english Subject: Bone spursDear is, I have a friend with a bone spur in the neck.It seems to be located inside the vertebra causing a lot of painand numbness in the hand and fingers. This friend has been waiting forsurgery.Do you or any one else have any suggestions for him?In appreciation Margrit............................................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2003 Report Share Posted April 18, 2003 Just a thought ..., no experience...., for "pointed" delivery wouldn't it be possible the activate the point probe from main test screen on QX, then apply tip of probe to the bone spur area while running rife tx if that is the therapy of choice???? Maybe Kelsey can answer this one = I don't know if rife runs through the point probe ( I have dental ones). Sally Re: Bone spurs We would use a specific Rife frequency pattern with our Rife system just for bone spurs, the conducting paddles would be placed directly over the bone area affected and run per the recommended time (9min) and disolve the spur in much the same way we use the Rife system to disolve kidney and or gall stones. While there are Rife frequency potentials in the QXCI, I would not know how to match the delivery technology of the Rife-specific square wave-generator, or if in fact, it is possible with the QX. Barry at QWC ............................................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2003 Report Share Posted April 20, 2003 By setting the point probe active in the test panel an therapy can be output from that point onwards. The QXCI Rife is a Homeopathic QX equivalent version (my opinion) and is thus subtler. I have heard users enter frequencies into the manual "Rife" facility with apparent success. Remember that there still is considerable debate about what frequencies do what and this is the subject of Rife Research Groups research at present. Re: Bone spurs We would use a specific Rife frequency pattern with our Rife system just for bone spurs, the conducting paddles would be placed directly over the bone area affected and run per the recommended time (9min) and disolve the spur in much the same way we use the Rife system to disolve kidney and or gall stones. While there are Rife frequency potentials in the QXCI, I would not know how to match the delivery technology of the Rife-specific square wave-generator, or if in fact, it is possible with the QX. Barry at QWC ............................................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2003 Report Share Posted April 21, 2003 sally, yes I would think you could use the probe output on the qx, but my point is , there is decades of specific science behind Rife frequency generation and the therapy is very frequency and time specific. I do not see this science used to this degree of targeting in the QX unless there is an expanded program just for Rife therapy that I am not aware of. Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 I have a large bone spur on my c-3 or c-4 disk (I forget which one they said it was), and it makes my neck/back of my head/shoulder/back hurt absolutely non-stop no matter what I take/do. Those things aren't " just " anything...bleh. Shanna wrote: > > I'm not sure on the Gout, but my big toe joint is one of my most > painful > > joints. My index finger joints are also the worst on my hands. Just > > because it is your toe joint doesn't mean it's gout. > > I have big (painful) bone spurs on each big toe knuckle. (OA) I had > surgery on one about 5 years ago but it just grew back. I don't how many > docs (not ortho docs) have acted and talked like they were " just " > bunions. Some of these docs just don't a clue... > > > > _ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 > Have you had an MRI yet? I have a bulging disc in my neck, but I > also have bone spurs. Neither of these showed up on an x-ray. When > my neck muscles tense, the bone spurs sometimes poke nerves. It can > be extremely painful. Ouch! I have bone spurs on my big toes. One was operated on, but it just grew back. I get frustrated when I tell docs about it and they call them " bunions " . No, no, these are big huge bone growths that swell up and hurt like crazy! I think it would be very painful in your neck, sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 I have been using Hydrangea (herb) to help soften bone spurs. It seems to be working.debwellness <dg_assoc@...> wrote: Does anyone have a solution for bone spurs behind the knee cap if no success with the QXCI other then surgury. Thanks Deb Sterling BA CBT LBTwww.SterlingEnergeticCare.com712-274-2523 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 I've used magnets. Dwight Re: bone spurs I have been using Hydrangea (herb) to help soften bone spurs. It seems to be working.debwellness <dg_assoc@...> wrote: Does anyone have a solution for bone spurs behind the knee cap if no success with the QXCI other then surgury. Thanks Deb Sterling BA CBT LBTwww.SterlingEnergeticCare.com712-274-2523 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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