Heel Spur
Four times a year, BAF publishes a new patient brochure. This time, the brochure is about
“Heel Spur … Acupuncture Can Help”
Heel Spur:
Calcification under the heel occurs in 30% of the population. 10% of people have
experienced heel spurs at some point. It’s also possible that you won’t see any calcification on the
X-ray, but still experience symptoms. In that case, it’s tendonitis. Both
conditions result from overuse or an uneven
distribution of weight.
Both types (calcification, aponeurosis inflammation) can be treated with acupuncture, although
they require different approaches. Locally, acupuncture is used to promote blood flow
and initiate the regeneration process. Moxa is usually used
to help disperse pain and stagnation.
The longer you continue to walk around with the discomfort, the harder it will be to
get rid of it.
A list of certified and medically trained acupuncturists can be found at
www.acupunctuur-baf.be
Acupuncture performed by a BAF-certified acupuncturist is reimbursed by most health insurance funds and
numerous insurance companies.