Child Heel Pain in Glasgow
Child heel pain can be frustrating when it affects walking, running, shoes or day-to-day confidence. At The Hub Glasgow, the aim is to work out what is actually driving the problem and give you a sensible next step.
Book at our Dennistoun clinic
568 Alexandra Parade, Dennistoun, Glasgow G31 3BP. Our Dennistoun clinic has step-free access. Call reception if you need help planning your visit.
Book a children's gait and posture assessment in Dennistoun
Which appointment should I book?
Choose Paediatrics Gait & Posture Assessment for a child's foot pain, walking or movement concern. Tell reception your child's age and main concern if you need help deciding. This is different from a verruca or skin-and-nail appointment.
- 568 Alexandra Parade, Dennistoun, Glasgow G31 3BP
- This link already selects Dennistoun and the appointment type. Choose a practitioner and time where offered.
- For help choosing, call reception on 0141 363 0306.
Heel pain in the morning?
Heel pain that keeps coming back needs more than a generic stretch. The Hub can assess the cause and guide you to the right next step.
Morning heel pain is often a clue, but it is not a diagnosis. We look at load, tissue, footwear, gait and the pattern of symptoms.
You deserve a clear answer, not more guessing.
At The Hub Glasgow, podiatry, physiotherapy, diagnostics and rehabilitation sit together. That means we can look at the problem properly and guide you to the right next step.
From everyday foot care to more complex pain.
The Hub Glasgow brings podiatry, MSK assessment, in-house diagnostic ultrasound, gait thinking and rehabilitation together. That is useful when symptoms are painful, recurring, unclear or stopping you from walking, running, training or working comfortably.
What it can feel like
Children may complain of heel pain during sport, after activity or when walking, and the cause is not always the same as adult heel pain.
Common causes
- Growth plate irritation
- Sports load
- Footwear or pitch surface
- Calf tightness and load
- Impact volume
How we assess it
Assessment may include checking the painful area, skin and nails, joint movement, strength, walking pattern, footwear, pressure points and whether gait analysis, diagnostic ultrasound or onward referral would be useful.
Treatment options
- Child-friendly assessment
- Sports load advice
- Footwear guidance
- Calf and strength work where suitable
- Referral guidance if symptoms are unusual
Questions people often ask
When should I get child heel pain checked?
Book an assessment if symptoms are getting worse, changing how you walk, stopping activity, recurring after rest or making normal shoes uncomfortable.
Will I need orthotics or imaging?
Not always. Orthotics, imaging or shockwave are only useful for certain problems. The first job is to identify the likely source of pain and the load or pressure keeping it irritated.
Where would my appointment take place?
568 Alexandra Parade, Dennistoun, Glasgow G31 3BP. Our Dennistoun clinic has step-free access. Call reception if you need help planning your visit. This link already selects Dennistoun and the appointment type. Choose a practitioner and time where offered.
Which appointment does this guide link to?
Choose Paediatrics Gait & Posture Assessment for a child's foot pain, walking or movement concern. Tell reception your child's age and main concern if you need help deciding. This is different from a verruca or skin-and-nail appointment.