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Old 05-17-2025, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Topspinmo View Post
I have bone spurs on both feet, I guess from wearing combat boots and steel toes shoes for around 45 years. One bone spur on back heal where my Achilles attaches ( was told 6 moths to year recovering with reattached Achilles tendon). I was able to work through pain by doing heal stretches, took about 4 months to relieve pain. I stretch every morning before exercising and before I go to bed. I had one bone spur removed from top of my big toe. Never was same. So I’m avoiding any surgery if possible.
You are smart to avoid that surgery. It's no fun to do and even less fun to recover from.

I recommend stretching on arising, before and AFTER exercising and also several times randomly during the day, followed by a final. stretch at bedtime.

Sounds like you have that covered.