Archive | Heel pain

Pain when walking: Achilles tendon pain explained

By Andrew Scown on 9 June 2017 in Footwear, Heel pain

The Achilles tendon attaches the very powerful calf muscles at the back of your leg to the heel bone (calcaneus). Tendonitis is inflammation of the tendon, and when this becomes chronic it is referred to as tendinosis. If ignored or aggravated this in turn can lead to the tendon rupturing, requiring surgery and lengthy rehab.

Sever’s disease

By Andrew Scown on 19 May 2017 in Children’s podiatry, Heel pain

Sever’s disease (or heel pain) is painful inflammation at the back part of the heel bone where the Achilles tendon attaches to it. It is seen in active growing children or adolescents, who are commonly involved in running or jumping sports.

Heel spurs: What are they?

By Andrew Scown on 29 January 2016 in Heel pain

If you have been having heel pain your doctor may have referred you for an X-ray, which may reveal heel spurs. Heel spurs occur over time from stresses to the plantar fascia or Achilles tendon which pull on the bone causing calcification. It is not the spur itself causing the pain – it’s the inflammation […]

What is plantar fasciitis?

By Andrew Scown on 12 January 2015 in Heel pain

Plantar fasciitis is most commonly described as a ‘heel spur’ or ‘heel pain’ and is often characterised by pain in the morning. Causes include weight gain, tight calf muscles, pronation/supination, an increase in exercise, poor footwear or age.

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Archive | Heel pain

Pain when walking: Achilles tendon pain explained

Sever’s disease

Heel spurs: What are they?

What is plantar fasciitis?

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