5. Exercise-Induced Pain
Sever’s disease causes pain throughout the heel. This pain may be experienced at any time, but is often most noticeable when a child is running, jumping, or doing other types of exercise that require a lot of pressure on the heels. The child may have pain right after exercising. This pain may then subside after they have rested for a while.
The pain can be really bad when a child starts a new sports season as they are likely putting more pressure on the heel than they had previously. Wearing shoes that are hard and stiff, such as soccer cleats, can also cause the child to experience more pain. It is important to make sure that you purchase shoes that are comfortable and have a little bit of giving for the child to wear when they are participating in sports. Good quality shoes along with proper rest can go a long way in helping with the pain associated with sever’s disease.