Do you suffer from Achilles pain?
Understanding and Treating Posterior Heel Pain
Are you experiencing persistent pain in the back of your heel that's interfering with your daily life or activities you love? Posterior heel pain can stem from several different conditions, each with distinct causes and treatments. Let's explore these common conditions to help you identify what might be causing your pain and how you can effectively manage or overcome it.
What Might Be Causing Your Heel Pain?
1. Achilles Tendinopathy
Symptoms: Pain along the Achilles tendon, worsens with activity.
Signs to look for: Swelling, thickening, and tenderness in the Achilles tendon area.
Retrocalcaneal Bursitis
What it feels like: Deep pain near the heel, especially when wearing tight shoes.
Quick test: Pain when squeezing either side of your tendon gently.
Haglund’s Deformity ("Pump Bump")
Common symptoms: Painful, visible bump at the back of your heel.
Common cause: Wearing rigid shoes that rub against the heel.
Sever’s Disease (Heel Pain in Children)
Who it affects: Active kids aged 8–12 experiencing growth spurts.
Typical symptoms: Pain worsens during sports and eases with rest..
5. Other conditions: if yours doesn’t fit any of the above there are other options that could be causing your pain.
How We Can Help
Our team specialises in accurately diagnosing and treating heel pain conditions. Our process involves:
Detailed Clinical Assessment: We'll pinpoint your exact issue using clinical exams and imaging like ultrasound or MRI if needed.
Personalised Treatment: We'll create a tailored plan focusing on quick symptom relief and addressing the underlying cause of your pain.
Effective Treatments We Offer:
Targeted Physical Therapy: Specialized exercises to strengthen and stretch your muscles, reducing strain and preventing recurrence.
Footwear and Orthotic Advice: Recommendations on the best footwear or custom orthotics to ease pressure and support healing.
Non-invasive Procedures: Options such as dry needling, and myofascial release techniques have been shown to be quite affective when paired with appropriate rehabilitation exercises.
Minimally Invasive Procedures: If conservative treatments don't resolve your pain, our minimally invasive surgical options ensure quicker recovery with less downtime.
Recovery and Getting Back to Activity
Our goal is simple: get you pain-free and back to your normal activities as quickly as possible. Most conditions improve significantly within weeks of beginning treatment. More persistent or chronic cases may require a slightly longer rehab period, but our structured, evidence-based approach ensures the best possible outcomes.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Don’t let heel pain limit your lifestyle any longer. Schedule a consultation today and let our experienced team guide your recovery with personalized care and proven treatments.
Rediscover the joy of moving without pain. Contact us today and take the first step toward lasting relief!
References:
Feeney KM et al., 2022, 'Calcaneal Apophysitis in Youth Soccer', Journal of Sports Science & Medicine, 21(1), pp. 166-173.
Gonzalez TA et al., 2022, 'Minimally Invasive Approaches to Haglund’s Deformity', Orthop J Sports Med.
OrthoBullets, 2023, 'Achilles Tendinopathy Treatment Guidelines'.
