Heel Pain Subiaco

Both adults and children often experience heel pain, which can stem from conditions such as Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, Sever’s Disease, and heel spurs. At The Foot Clinic, our podiatrists are skilled in diagnosing and treating these common heel issues.

What causes heel pain?

The causes of heel pain are diverse, ranging from tendon overuse and inflammation at attachment sites to fractures and bony abnormalities. These factors can be affected by foot position, biomechanics, and the impact of acute or chronic trauma. The team at The Foot Clinic near Subiaco are specialists in treating heel pain.
Heel Pain Subiaco
Heel pain in children is one of the conditions we address for families. However, adults also experience painful heels that can benefit from our expert care.
The most frequently treated heel pain at our clinic is plantar fasciitis. There are multiple causes for this condition, and a variety of treatments are available. However, depending on the case, recovery can sometimes take time.
Dr Suresh Sivacolundhu, founder and director of The Foot Clinic in Perth
Heel Pain Podiatrist, Dr Suresh Subiaco
In addition to plantar fasciitis, our podiatrists at The Foot Clinic also treat other types of heel pain, such as Bursitis and Haglund’s Deformities. Bursitis occurs when a fluid-filled sac becomes inflamed, causing pain, while Haglund’s deformity is a bony enlargement at the back of the heel, often caused by injury or ill-fitting shoes. As Dr Lauren Merritt explains, these conditions can lead to pain at the insertion of the Achilles tendon or bursitis.

Heel pain treatments

At The Foot Clinic, the first step is identifying the root cause of heel pain. "Once identified, we discuss the best evidence-based treatments to address the pain and prevent it from recurring," says Dr Suresh.

Overuse or overloading of the soft tissue structures around the heel is a common cause of heel pain. The podiatrists at The Foot Clinic in Perth often recommend treatments like supportive shoes, orthotics, and strengthening exercises to relieve pressure on the heel bone and surrounding tissues.

Plantar fasciitis

Heel bursitis

Heel bumps

Tarsal tunnel syndrome

Inflammation of heel pad

Stress fracture

Achilles tendonitis

Sever's disease

Exercises & home remedies for heel pain

Strengthening the calf muscles is a key aspect of managing heel pain and improving overall stability in the lower limb, foot, and ankle.

“First, we’ll get you started on isometric strengthening exercises. These are exercises where the position of the exercise is held for 10 to 30 seconds,” Dr Suresh says. “Next, we begin eccentric strengthening, which involves applying a controlled load to a muscle as it lengthens. And finally we prescribe concentric strengthening exercises, which work muscles as they contract.” These exercises are sent to you via our online app called Physitrack, “This is an important tool for a self-directed home exercise programme.” Says Dr Suresh.

How can I prevent heel pain?

Everyone is looking for a quick fix to prevent or relieve heel pain, but the solution is simple: strong feet are key. “Strong feet mean your bones are in the right place, your muscles are strong and your balance mechanism is working well,” Suresh says. “If you have strong feet, you won’t have any problems with heel pain.”}

We regularly treat patients across Perth in our clinic, including suburbs such as Fremantle, Swanbourne, Mount Claremont, Karrakatta, Shenton Park, Floreat, Wembley, Dalkeith, Crawley, Mosman Park, Nedlands, Peppermint Grove and more areas. Get in touch or book an appointment today.

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