Often times, the root of heel pain in children can be attributed to Sever’s disease.  This desease occurs in children when the growing part of the heel, called the growth plate, is injured. The foot is one of the first body parts to grow to full size, this usually occurs in early puberty. During this growing period, bones often grow faster than muscles and tendons which results in tight muscles and tendons. Because the heel area is less flexible, these tight muscles and tendons become painful. During weight-bearing activity (activity performed while standing), the tight heel tendons may put too much pressure at the back of the heel (where the Achilles tendon attaches). This could injure the heel and cause pain.  (more…)