Heel and Arch Pain

Heel and arch pain can affect men and women of all ages. The most common forms of heel pain are Plantar Fasciosis, and Calcaneal Apophysitis (Severs' disease).

Plantar Fasciosis or Heel Pain syndrome, commonly causes pain when getting out of bed in the morning. It often recurs throughout the day especially after rest and prolonged movement.

The Griffith Foot Clinic uses various treatment options for plantar fasciosis, ranging from rest, strapping, stretching exercises to orthotics.

Calcaneal Apophysitis (Severs' disease) is the most common cause of heel pain in pre-adolescent and adolescent children. It occurs most commonly in (but is not limited to) physically active children between 7 -14 years of age. Calcaneal Apophysitis (Severs' disease) is most often caused by inadequate footwear, playing sport on hard surfaces, calf tightness and biomechanical problems. Calcaneal Apophysitis (Severs' disease) is caused when the leg muscles become tight and causes repetitive stress being placed on the growth plate of the heel bone. Over time this stress causes micro-trauma, inflammation and pain. The treatment for Calcaneal Apophysitis (Severs' disease) can vary from resting from sports, cold packs, stretching and strengthening exercises, footwear advice and heel inserts for shoes and trainers.