If you are looking for help avoiding bone spurs in Davenport, FL, Winter Haven & Lakeland, FL, Dr. Tatiana Wellens and Dr. Maria Jaramillo-Dolan of Central Florida Foot and Ankle Center are here to help. Read on for more information:

What Are Bone Spurs?

The human body’s ability to heal itself is one of its more remarkable talents. One would think that the body’s regenerative capabilities would only lead to good things, but that’s not always the case. Bone spurs are examples of the body’s healing talents doing more harm than good.

Most of the time, bone spurs are symptomatic of osteoarthritis. As the pieces of cartilage between your joints break down, your body may respond by producing more bone material. Unfortunately, the bony growths created by your body in response to osteoarthritis are likely to harm instead of help.

Joint injuries are also known to cause the formation of bone spurs.

The emerging bone spurs can create more friction near your joints and cause more pain. Those bone spurs can also hamper your mobility.

If those bone spurs grow near nerves, they may also end up causing compression.

Bone spurs can grow on different parts of your body, and your feet are not exempted. The emergence of bone spurs on your feet is especially troublesome because those growths can stop you from moving around.

Immediately treating the bone spurs in your feet is highly recommended, but preventing them altogether would be ideal. Dr. Wellens-Bruschayt and Dr. Jaramillo-Dolan of Central Florida Foot and Ankle Center, can help you avoid developing bone spurs in Davenport, Winter Haven & Lakeland, FL.

How Can You Prevent Bone Spurs From Growing in Your Feet?

There are various steps you can take to enhance your resistance to bone spurs.

First off, you can make changes to your footwear. You can either look for shoes that fit you better or seek custom orthotics from your podiatrist. Custom orthotics can correct the positioning of your feet inside your shoes and prevent sustained damage. Getting shoes that distribute your weight evenly is also helpful for preventing bone spurs.

Shedding excess pounds can also contribute to your prevention efforts by reducing foot pressure. Since you’re adopting a new routine, you should perform more exercises designed to strengthen your feet.

Following a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D is also a good idea. Increasing your intake of those nutrients will strengthen your bones.

Lastly, you should change your working posture if it’s placing excessive pressure on your feet. Consult your podiatrist to determine what proper posture looks like for you.

Contact Us for More Information

Call (863) 299-4551 and receive expert advice for preventing bone spurs in Davenport, FL, Winter Haven & Lakeland, FL. Dr. Wellens and Dr. Jaramillo-Dolan of Central Florida Foot and Ankle Center are here to help.