What is Sever’s Disease (Heel Pain in Teenagers) and What Causes It?

Sever's disease is the most common cause of heel pain in children going through a growth spurt.In this first episode in our Sever's Series, sports physio Alison Gould discusses what causes Sever's and how to figure out whether this might be the cause of your child's heel pain.She also covers issues such as whether Sever's is genetic and how long it might last.🌟Need help with an injury? You’re welcome to consult one of the team at TMA via video call for an assessment of your Achilles injury and a tailored treatment plan.Other episodes in our Sever's Series:➡️ ⁠⁠Best Shoe Inserts for Sever's Disease➡️ ⁠⁠Sever's Disease: Best Shoes To Relieve Your Child's Heel Pain Symptoms⁠⁠➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Best Research-backed Treatments for Sever's Disease - Updated⁠➡️ Stretches for Sever's Disease - Dos & Don'ts📽️ Adults don't get Sever's. Here's what might be causing your heel pain instead:▶️ Achilles Tendonitis Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis📚Chapters in this episode:00:00:00 Introduction00:01:04 What is Sever's?00:05:03 What causes Sever's?00:07:20 Sever's goes away eventually00:08:17 Signs, symptoms, and tests00:09:36 Testing for neural tension00:13:16 Foot position might matter00:1:22 Is Sever's hereditary?00:17:52 How we can help