Heel spurs affect about 15% of the general population and are most common in older adults, people with plantar fasciitis (inflammation in the tissue in the heel of your foot), and people living ...

are specifically prone to increased tension on the plantar fascia as it attaches to the calcaneus in the heel. This can cause repetitive pulling on the calcaneus, resulting in a heel spur as well ...

There were more chances of a plantar calcaneal bone spur, or heel pain, in obese people. Jobs that require prolonged standing or walking, especially on hard surfaces, can contribute to the ...