4. Walking and Posture Problems
People with posture and structural issues may end up developing bone spurs. Individuals with flat feet, (fallen arches,) place stress on the ankles and heel bone, forcing them inward resulting in posture problems that affect the knees and hips as well. Similarly, women are at high risk of developing the condition because their hips are wider than their knees, forcing the legs to bow inward at the knees.
Both of these structural problems create the ideal environment for the growth of bone spurs. When walking, people with flat feet, or women with wide hips, may place additional pressure on the heel, resulting in the development of bone spurs.
Treating the condition requires retraining the affected individual on how to walk correctly, elevating the arch of their feet to allow for proper alignment of the joints. It’s challenging to learn how to walk correctly, but it’s possible to retrain your feet to provide the support you need to ensure you don’t develop any further bones spurs in your heel.