2. Dull Aching Sensation Throughout the Day
The symptoms of heel pain related to osteophytes tends to be worse in the morning. When the patient sleeps, the tissues in the heel start to heal, and inflammation begins to subside. However, when the patient wakes up in the morning, their feet are at their most sensitive โ and pain symptoms are at their peak during this time.
As the day progresses, pain symptoms typically start to decline to a tolerable level. However, the patient may notice that they develop a dull aching pain that lasts until they go to bed in the evening. In most cases, this pain does not stop the patient from being able to walk, and it’s possible for doctors to mitigate any pain symptoms with the use of painkillers to manage the condition.
Dull pain in the heels is typically only a concern for seniors that develop multiple bone spurs and are already dealing with other bone issues โ such as arthritis.