Heel spurs are one of the most common causes of heel pain. The pain originates from the involvement of muscle tendon attachments. Most commonly, this is enthesitis, an inflammation of the periosteum at the attachment site. With long-term persistence, ossification (bone formation) of the attachment occurs. On an X-ray image, this ossified growth resembles a rider’s spur, which is why the term ‘heel spur’ or ‘Calcar calcanei’ has been adopted for the advanced stage of inflammation. A painful attack induces an abnormal gait pattern, such as limping, which negatively affects the coordination of individual muscles. Uncoordinated muscle activity leads to non-physiological stress on weight-bearing joints and the spine, manifesting as pain and later degenerative changes in the joints and spine. This is where the saying ‘flat feet can cause headaches’ comes from. \u201cWith laser therapy, we can alleviate pain. Symptoms of inflammation are also reduced, and energy is supplied to tissues, which has a healing effect. Only then do they do their work and complete the healing process,\u201d explains physiotherapist Lucie Nov\u00e1kov\u00e1. Treatment does not end with laser therapy. It is essential to address pathological symptoms. It is advisable to obtain orthopedic insoles or heel cups and to correct flat feet and impaired calf muscle function. <\/p>\n\n
Laser Therapy facility operates the most powerful laser in the Czech Republic, the American Light Force Laser, operated by an experienced team of doctors and physiotherapists. In addition to laser therapy, the Laser Therapy facility offers complete outpatient physiotherapy and rehabilitation. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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