Heel Pain Swanbourne

Heel pain is a frequent issue for both adults and children. At The Foot Clinic, our podiatrists are experienced in treating various heel pain conditions, including Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, Sever’s Disease, and heel spurs.

What causes heel pain?

Heel pain is a common issue treated by our expert podiatrists near Swanbourne. The causes can vary, including overuse of tendons, inflammation, fractures, and bony abnormalities. These conditions may be influenced by foot positioning, biomechanics, and the presence of acute or chronic trauma.
Heel Pain Swanbourne
We treat heel pain in children as part of our commitment to families. However, adults also struggle with painful heels, and we offer effective solutions for them as well.
At The Foot Clinic, we commonly treat plantar fasciitis, a type of heel pain with several causes and numerous treatment options. Depending on the nature of the condition, the treatment process can sometimes take longer.
Dr Suresh Sivacolundhu, founder and director of The Foot Clinic in Perth
Heel Pain Podiatrist, Dr Suresh Swanbourne
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.

Heel pain often results from overuse or overloading the soft tissue structures around the heel. At The Foot Clinic in Perth, our podiatrists commonly recommend treatments such as supportive shoes, orthotics, and muscle strengthening exercises to redistribute pressure from the heel and soft tissue.

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?

The search for a quick solution to heel pain is common, but the real answer is straightforward: strong feet are essential. “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, Mount Claremont, Subiaco, 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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