Sever's Disease (Children)
The most common cause of heel pain in children aged 10 to 14 years is Sever’s disease. This is a disturbance or inflammation to the growing area at the back of the heel bone where the Achilles tendon attaches to it.
Heel Spurs
Heel spurs are small deposits of calcium that form under the heel bone (the calcaneus). They are often painless but can also be associated with heel pain, especially plantar fasciitis.
Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy
Achilles tendinopathy is an overuse injury of the Achilles tendon. This can cause pain at the back of the foot, either in the body of the tendon itself, or lower down where it attaches to the heel bone.
Retrocalcaneal Bursitis
This is a bursitis that is located at the back of the heel bone causing pain and inflammation in this area. It often presented with Achilles tendinopathy.
Haglund’s Deformity
A Haglund’s deformity is a bony lump located at the back of your heel bone, where the Achilles tendon attaches to the heel. Haglund’s deformities are most often seen in people with a tight Achilles tendon, and people with a high arched foot.
It can be painless but may also become painful and irritating from rubbing inside shoes. When this bony prominence rubs against the shoes a bursitis, which is an inflamed bursa, can develop. This bursitis can lead to redness, pain and swelling around the bony lump.
Cracked Heels
Deep heel cracks, or fissures and callus can be very painful and can risk becoming infected. Podiatrists can treat these easily and painlessly.
Heel fissures
Deep heel cracks, or fissures and callus can be very painful and can risk becoming infected. Podiatrists can treat these easily and painlessly.
Blisters
Most of us get blisters from time to time especially with new shoes or long walks. If you are prone to developing blisters with every new pair of shoes, then something may not be right with your footwear fit or choice. Podiatrists can help!
