2. Cool Things Down
Plantar fasciitis and heel spurs share several things in common. Both can happen simultaneously. The treatment for both is similar. Ice can help relieve tenderness and pain. One of the best ways to apply ice to a bone spur is to take a bottle of water and stick it in the freezer. Put the frozen water bottle on the ground and roll the bottle back and forth with your foot as you sit. Try doing this for 20 minutes three times each day. While this treatment can improve your arches, the muscles that make up your arches are the same muscles that are affected when you have heel spurs. Ice treatment relieves both types of pains.
3. NSAIDs
Most people think of NSAIDs as a headache treatment. However, these painkillers do a great job with foot pain. As nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, they help reduce swelling in your body. When used to treat heel spurs, these drugs can minimize the pain you feel as the spur digs into your heel. They are also good at addressing pain from the plantar fascia. NSAIDs are readily available at your local pharmacy or grocery store. If you take prescription medication, talk to your medical professional before taking NSAIDs.