Understanding Sever’s Disease in Children: A Quick Guide for Parents
Sever’s disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is a leading cause of heel pain in active children aged 8-14, especially during growth spurts. This condition occurs when the heel’s growth plate becomes inflamed due to repetitive stress from high-impact activities like running or jumping.
Key Signs to Watch For:
The hallmark of PTTD is pain and swelling that develop at the back of the heel, mostly along the inside of the ankle.
Shuffling one’s feet or favoring one leg over the other to prevent pain.
He presented symptoms that are more noticeable after playing sports activities and lessen when one is idle.
Treatment Tips:
Rest & Ice: Let your child move and use ice packs on the painful areas to decrease pain.
Stretching: Calf stretches and proper shoes can help to free up some of the tightness.
Consult a Specialist: Fortunately, one can recover from this ailment faster than expected if one seeks an early treatment from a podiatrist.
A faster recovery for your child means they get back to the fun stuff without any discomfort!
Read more: Understanding Sever’s Disease
