Heel Pain Wembley

Heel pain is a prevalent condition for both adults and children. Our Podiatrists at The Foot Clinic offers expert treatment for a range of heel pain conditions, including Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, Sever’s Disease, and heel spurs.

What causes heel pain?

Heel pain can be caused by tendon overuse, inflammation at attachment points, fractures, and bony abnormalities, with factors like foot positioning, biomechanics, and trauma—whether acute or chronic—playing a role in these issues. Our podiatrists near Wembley specialise in diagnosing and treating heel pain.
Heel Pain Wembley
Heel pain is common in children, and we're here to help families manage this issue. However, adults can also suffer from painful heels that benefit from our expert podiatry 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 Wembley
At The Foot Clinic, our podiatrists also treat other forms of heel pain like Bursitis and Haglund’s Deformities. Bursitis is caused by inflammation in a fluid-filled sac between tendons, ligaments, and bones, while Haglund’s deformity is a bony enlargement at the back of the heel. Dr Lauren Merritt explains that both conditions can result in pain from Achilles tendon insertion 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 crucial for both treating and preventing heel pain, as well as enhancing 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?

While many seek a magic solution for heel pain, the truth is that the key to prevention and relief is strengthening your feet. “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, Subiaco, Karrakatta, Shenton Park, Floreat, Dalkeith, Crawley, Mosman Park, Nedlands, Peppermint Grove and more areas. Get in touch or book an appointment today.

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