Heel Pain Treatment Sydney

Heel pain treatment in Sydney is available across all eight Sydney Foot Doctor clinics, including Blacktown, Earlwood, Granville, Old Toongabbie, Rooty Hill, Schofields, and Toongabbie. Heel pain is one of the most common conditions seen by our podiatrists, and one that significantly affects daily walking, exercise, and quality of life when left unaddressed. Our podiatrists assess the cause of your heel pain and provide tailored treatment to relieve discomfort and prevent recurrence.

Common Causes of Heel Pain

Plantar fasciitis: inflammation of the plantar fascia, a band of tissue running along the sole of the foot. This is the most common cause of heel pain and typically produces sharp pain at the base of the heel that is worst in the morning or after periods of rest.

Achilles tendinopathy: degeneration or inflammation of the Achilles tendon where it attaches to the heel bone. Pain is usually felt at the back of the heel and lower calf, and is common in runners and active individuals.

Heel fat pad atrophy: thinning of the natural cushioning pad under the heel, causing pain with prolonged standing and walking. More common in older patients.

Sever’s disease: a growth plate condition affecting the heel in children and teenagers, particularly those who are active in sport. Pain is felt at the back of the heel during and after activity.

Heel bursitis: inflammation of the bursa, a fluid filled sac at the back of the heel, causing swelling and localised pain.

Stress fractures: small cracks in the heel bone caused by repetitive loading, most common in runners who have recently increased their training volume.

How Our Sydney Podiatrists Treat Heel Pain

Biomechanical assessment, custom orthotics, stretching and strengthening programs, strapping and taping, dry needling, footwear assessment, shockwave therapy, and load management advice, tailored to the cause identified during your assessment.

When to See a Podiatrist for Heel Pain

Book an assessment if you are experiencing heel pain first thing in the morning, pain under or behind the heel that worsens after exercise or standing, heel pain present for more than two to three weeks, or heel pain affecting your ability to walk, exercise, or perform daily tasks.

Heel Pain in Children

Children experiencing heel pain, particularly during growth spurts, should be assessed by a podiatrist. Sever’s disease is common and treatable in active children and teenagers. Our podiatrists see and treat paediatric heel pain as part of our children’s podiatry services across all Sydney clinics.

Heel Pain in Active and Sporting Individuals

Heel pain is among the most common complaints seen in runners and people who train regularly. Our sports podiatrists work with active patients to manage heel pain without requiring complete rest wherever possible, through load management, strapping, orthotics, and exercise-based rehabilitation.