- High Arched Feet and Flat Feet
Also contributing to the development of heel spurs may be structural issues with the feet. People with excessively elevated arches typically experience an excessive amount of pressure directed outward towards the heel. This pressure can cause the heel pad to flatten, thereby promoting the development of a heel spur. People with flat feet or extremely low arches typically enable their foot to collapse to the ground.
When the arch collapses, there is an inward angle of pressure on the heel. This will cause discomfort over time and promote the development of heel spurs. Foot deformities may result in inflammation of the bones and tissues along the heel. Depending on the style of footwear a person regularly wears. This can lead to long-term complications such as bone spurs, poor posture, and other gait complications.
