Expert Care for Children’s Heel Pain
Sever’s disease is one of the most common causes of heel pain in active children, especially during growth spurts. It can make walking, running, and sports activities uncomfortable if left untreated.
At our Manhattan clinic, we provide specialized care to diagnose the cause of your child’s heel pain and create a personalized treatment plan that reduces discomfort, supports healthy growth, and helps prevent recurring symptoms.
What Is Sever’s Disease?
Sever’s Disease Treatment for Kids
Sever’s disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is an inflammation of the growth plate in the heel. It commonly affects active children and adolescents, particularly during periods of rapid growth.
Repeated stress from running and jumping can irritate the heel bone, leading to pain, tenderness, and difficulty participating in sports or daily activities.
Sever’s Disease Treatment Options
We offer personalized treatment plans designed to relieve pain, reduce stress on the heel, and support healthy recovery:
- Activity modification to reduce pressure on the heel.
- Stretching exercises to improve flexibility.
- Supportive footwear recommendations.
- Custom orthotics for improved cushioning and alignment.
- Anti-inflammatory treatments to relieve discomfort.
- Advanced therapies when needed for persistent symptoms.
Early treatment helps reduce pain and allows your child to return to activities safely.
Benefits of Early Treatment
Early treatment for Sever’s disease can improve comfort and help prevent prolonged symptoms:
- Reduces heel pain and inflammation.
- Supports healthy foot development.
- Improves comfort during walking and sports.
- Prevents worsening symptoms.
- Helps children return to activities safely.
- Reduces the risk of recurring heel pain.
Why Choose Us for Sever’s Disease Treatment?
Sever’s Disease Treatment for Kids
Choosing specialized care is important for managing heel pain in growing children and ensuring a safe recovery.
- Board-certified Foot & Ankle Specialist
- Experience treating pediatric heel pain
- Personalized treatment plans for growing children
- Advanced diagnostic tools for accurate evaluation
- Convenient Manhattan location
We provide compassionate, expert care focused on helping children recover comfortably and return to the activities they enjoy.
Find Us in Manhattan
We proudly provide comprehensive foot and ankle care to patients throughout Manhattan and surrounding neighborhoods. Our centrally located office offers a convenient and professional setting, making it easy to access expert evaluation and personalized care for a wide range of conditions.
Sever’s Disease Treatment FAQs
Here are some of the most common concerns parents have about heel pain, treatment options, and recovery—so your child can return to daily activities safely and comfortably.
What is Sever’s disease?
Sever’s disease is a common cause of heel pain in growing children, caused by inflammation of the growth plate in the heel. It often affects active kids during growth spurts.
What are the symptoms of Sever’s disease?
Children with Sever’s disease may experience heel pain, tenderness, swelling, or discomfort during sports and physical activity, especially running or jumping.
How is Sever’s disease treated?
Treatment may include rest, stretching exercises, supportive footwear, custom orthotics, and therapies to reduce inflammation and relieve pressure on the heel.
How long does it take for Sever’s disease to heal?
Recovery time varies, but many children improve within a few weeks with proper treatment and activity modification.
Can my child continue playing sports?
In some cases, activity may need to be reduced temporarily to allow healing. A specialist can recommend when it is safe to return to sports.
Can Sever’s disease come back?
Yes, symptoms can return during periods of growth or increased activity, but proper support and early treatment can help prevent recurrence.
