How Do You Treat Severs Disease?
Sever’s disease is a common cause of heel pain in children. In early puberty, the bones of the foot often grow faster than the muscles and tendons, making the tendons tight and the heel less flexible. In physically active children, this can produce varying degrees of pain in one or both heels. In most cases, Sever’s disease can be effectively treated at home without medical intervention. Adjust the level of physical activity as the pain allows. Don’t stop all activities but do limit the amount of weight-bearing activity according to the severity of the symptoms. Protect your feet by wearing comfortable shoes all the time. With Sever’s disease, even slight impact on the heel causes pain. Avoid going barefoot. Apply ice to the affected heel for 20 to 25 minutes, two to three times per day. Real ice is preferable to reusable ice packs, which can cause frostbite or caustic contact with the skin. Place heel cups, or orthotics, in the soles of your shoes. Heel cups are soft cushioning gel-fi
