10 Causes of Heel Pain
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #3: Sever’s Disease
At the back of the heel is an area known as the growth plate. This is an area where new bone is growing, causing the heel to become larger as children and young adults continue to grow. This region is softer and weaker than other areas and can become irritated easier than other parts of the foot.
Sever’s Disease is a condition where the growth plate can become irritated as it is placed under continued, prolonged stress. It is most common in young children and in athletes that are in their teenage years. The condition is not permanent and will pass as the patient’s bones mature, and there are remedies to help relieve the symptoms in the short term.
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