A heel spur, or calcaneal spur, is a bony growth of calcium deposits on the back or bottom of the heel bone that often has a hooked, pointy, or shelf-like shape. Heel spurs develop when strain or ...

This can cause repetitive pulling on the calcaneus, resulting in a heel spur as well as inflammation of the tenoperiosteal junction where the tendon attaches to the bone. Taking pressure off of ...