02/17/2026
Sever's disease is a common cause of heel pain in active children, especially during periods of rapid growth. Sever's disease develops when repetitive stress irritates the growth plate at the back of the heel bone where the Achilles tendon attaches. Running, jumping, and sports with frequent starts...
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