Sever’s Disease Treatment Nailsworth

Sever’s Disease Treatment Nailsworth

At Heel Pain Clinics of Adelaide, we frequently encounter Children’s Heel Pain in the vicinity of Nailsworth. A prevalent reason for this discomfort in young children is Sever’s Disease. This condition often affects boys between the ages of 8 and 15. It involves an inflammation at the point where the Achilles’ tendon attaches to the heel bone. Activities like soccer, AFL, and netball are commonly associated with this condition.
severs disease treatment Nailsworth

Identifying Sever’s Disease: Key Indicators to Watch For

Your child might suffer from the following symptoms:

  • Pain that gradually intensifies over an extended period.
  • Exacerbation of pain during sports-related activities.
  • Heel pain that may be more pronounced when barefoot, especially in the morning.
  • Sensitivity or tenderness when applying pressure to the affected area.

Causes Behind Sever’s Disease in Growing Children

The onset of Sever’s Disease is linked to the period when a child’s heel bone grows quicker than the surrounding muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the leg. This rapid bone growth results in the Achilles tendon becoming strained, pulling on the heel’s growth plate. This growth plate, composed of cartilage yet to ossify, is particularly sensitive to inflammation due to the Achilles tendon’s overstretching. Several factors contribute to this condition:

  • Growth of the child has made the bones longer than the muscles
  • Excessive over-pronation (flat feet)
  • Tight calves
  • Poor/soft footwear
  • Excessive sporting participation

Treatment for Sever’s Disease

At Heel Pain Clinics of Adelaide, we have our ‘Don’t Severs Your Child’s Foot System’ which treats the underlying factors which lead to stress of the heel growth plate.

The Heal Your Heel System comprises of three components:

  • Your Child’s Homework: Exercise Regime
  • Address Any Bad Footwear
  • Addressing Biomechanics

If your child has Sever’s Disease we have a 94% success rate with this program.

chidlrens heal pain treatment Nailsworth

Gap Free Heel Pain Assessments*

We offer a GAP FREE ASSESSMENT* for heel pain under your health insurance.

Book Online in less than 60 Seconds

Easily book an appointment at Adelaide Heel Pain Clinics in less than 60 seconds by selecting a location, practitioner, date and time from our online booking portal. Same day appointments are available.

Join over 20,000 South Australians who are now pain free!