Heel pain in active boys is one of the most common reasons parents bring their kids to Complete Feet…
In most cases, heel pain in growing boys is caused by either:
✅ Sever’s Disease (calcaneal apophysitis) — inflammation of the heel’s growth plate
✅ Haglund’s Deformity — a bony bump at the back of the heel aggravated by shoes and activity
Both of these conditions are common in young athletes — especially in sports that involve lots of running, jumping, and cleats with hard soles (soccer, baseball, basketball, track).
Why Does It Happen?
If your son is suffering from heel pain in active sports like soccer or basketball, custom orthotics can help. As boys grow, their bones often lengthen faster than their tendons can adapt. This pulls excessively on the growth plate in the heel — or irritates the back of the heel where the Achilles tendon inserts.
The result?
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Pain during or after sports
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Limping or favoring one foot
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Refusal to wear certain shoes
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Pain first thing in the morning
How Custom Orthotics from Complete Feet Can Help
At Complete Feet, we take a detailed mold of your child’s feet — not a “scan” or an over-the-counter insert.
Our custom orthotics:
✅ Offload pressure from the heel
✅ Correct alignment to reduce strain on the Achilles and plantar fascia
✅ Provide cushioning and shock absorption for running and jumping
✅ Help your child stay active and recover faster — without needing to sit out an entire season
Keeping Your Athlete on the Field
We understand how important it is for kids to stay active — not just for sports, but for confidence, social life, and overall health.
Proper custom orthotics can make the difference between playing in comfort — or sitting out with pain.
If your son is suffering from heel pain in active sports like soccer or basketball, custom orthotics can help.
Get Evaluated at Complete Feet in Hoover
If your son is dealing with heel pain, don’t settle for store-bought inserts or wait for it to “go away.”
Our custom orthotics, made right here in Hoover, have helped many local athletes stay on the field — and they can help your child too.
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