Does your child complain about pain in their feet and heels during or after sports and activities?
They are most likely experiencing Calcaneal Apophysitis, also known as Severs. Severs is common in active, sporty children between the ages of 8-16 years old. We see more kids who play sports with lots of running and jumping and in kids who wear football boots. The pain is caused by too much load on the growth plate in the heel which leads to inflammation and pain.
It can warm up while they are playing but when they stop and try and walk or run again the pain can be severe.
Here are some expert tips of how to manage Severs heel pain in children:
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Conclusion
Severs is one of the most common conditions we see in children in our clinics and we are well aware of the benefits of early treatment and especially future prevention.
It is very quick and easy to take proactive steps now and help your child get back to playing the sports they love without Severs heel pain.
