Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Is your child complaining of foot pain? It may Sever’s disease!

Is your child complaining of pain in his or her feet?  After examining, do you notice inflammation?  Don’t simply write these symptoms off as Achilles tendonitis and begin treatment.  But your child may be suffering from Sever’s disease.  Sever’s disease symptoms are often the same type as Achilles tendonitis.

Sever’s disease is heel pain that is common in children between the ages of 10 - 15.  What happens is the growth plate in your child’s heel becomes inflamed.  The disorder can happen from serious injury or trauma to the foot.  Also, if your child plays physically demanding sports such as soccer, football and basketball, these may contribute to the inflammation.  Inappropriate footwear can contribute to Sever’s disease.

In order to reduce the pain caused by Sever’s disease, children need to decrease their amount of physical activities, and especially in competitive sports.  Children should also conduct a daily routine that will safely stretch their lower extremities, particularly the calf muscles.  Investing in custom molded orthotics will also help to reduce pain and inflammation. No need to worry about long term effects, your child will eventually grow out of this disease.

If your child is suffering from foot pain, contact our office at (713) 467-8886 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jeffrey Bowman or Online appointments are available at www.houstonfootspecialists.com where you can see more information about Sever’s Disease.
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1 comment:

  1. One of my niece was complaining all these type of issues and I was searching for the cure and I would say you've made my work easy. Thanks a lot :)

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