Pain in the heel is a common problem, especially in obese persons. A calcaneal spur is a small bony projection that is formed on the calcaneus or heel bone. It is caused by putting too much pressure on the sinew on the soles of the feet, usually over a long period of time.

Treatment
There are many treatments present in homeopathy that have resemblances with the following symptoms.

Aranea diadema 30: For pain in the heel which is worse in damp weather and that too during the rains. There is a sensation of swelling in the affected heel. In all these symptoms the medicine named Aranea diadema is useful.

Calc flour 30: This medicine is useful for painful heel which feels better with heat treatment, especially useful for calcaneal spur.

Lycopodium 30: Pain, especially in the right heel, which is present even at rest i.e. when not walking. The victim feels he has treaded on a pebble. The pain is worse from 4 to 8 p.m. or at night and from warm or hot applications. It improves somewhat on walking around. When all these symptoms are present in a person, he or she should take the medicine named Lycopodium.