Sever’s Disease Treatment in Sinnamon Park

What is Sever’s Disease?

Sever’s disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is the inflammation of the calcaneal apophysis caused by repetitive microtrauma due to the pulling of the achilles tendon. It happens when the Achilles tendon pulls on the apophysis of the calcaneus. The repeated stress on the apophysis causes pain and inflammation. It most commonly occurs in physically active children between the ages of 8 and 14 years of age.

What are the symptoms of Sever’s Disease?

• Heel pain in one or both heels, which often comes and goes
• Pain that gets worse with activities
• Pain may cause limping or walking on toes to avoid putting pressure on the heels
• Pain that is worsened by running or jumping
• Pain with pressing on the back of the heel
• Pain is worse upon waking

What can I do at home?

• Limit physical activities while having pain
• Ice the heel for 15 to 20 minutes when having pain
• Wearing supportive shoes