Suggest Treatment For Soreness In The Left Heel And Pain In An Athlete

Posted on Mon, 5 Sep 2016

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Question : my 13 year old son who plays soccer and basketball is having soreness in his left heel after playing either sport. The soreness goes away after icing and a day's rest. The main soreness is felt in the middle of the heel,not on the bottom or top.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Server's disease. Self limiting. Needs rest

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

Thanks for the query.

It's common for children his age to have heel pain. Commonly Sever's disease causes heel pain.

There is inflammation of the growth plate of the heel bone due to overactivity, jumping and running. Commonly seen in adolescents. It would be best to keep the limb elevated, apply ice, and provide rest. Avoid sports and running for few weeks. It should subside in 2 to 8 weeks. Calf muscle stretching and Hamstring stretching exercises are also helpful to perform.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

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