Heel Pain Treatment in Townsville

Heel pain is one of the most common complaints seen by our allied health team at healthiaHUB Aitkenvale. Whether you’re waking up with that first-step stabbing pain, noticing tightness after sitting, or struggling to keep up with sport or work, our podiatrists and physiotherapists can help you understand what’s going on and get you moving comfortably again. 

Common Causes of Heel Pain 

The most frequent causes of heel pain we treat at our Townsville clinic include: 

• Plantar fasciitis — inflammation of the tissue running along the base of the foot, causing sharp heel pain especially in the morning 

• Achilles tendinopathy — degeneration or irritation of the Achilles tendon, felt at the back of the heel 

• Heel bursitis — inflammation of the fluid-filled sac at the back of the heel 

• Fat pad syndrome — thinning of the natural cushioning beneath the heel 

• Sever’s disease — a common cause of heel pain in active children and teenagers 

How We Treat Heel Pain at healthiaHUB 

Our approach depends on the cause and duration of your pain. Treatment options available at our Aitkenvale hub include: 

• Biomechanical assessment — a thorough analysis of your foot posture, movement and gait to identify the root cause 

• Shockwave therapy (ESWT) — highly effective for persistent plantar fasciitis and Achilles pain that hasn’t responded to other treatments 

• Custom foot orthotics — 3D-scanned and precisely manufactured to offload painful areas and correct underlying biomechanical issues 

• Physiotherapy and manual therapy — hands-on treatment, dry needling and targeted exercises 

• Prolotherapy injections — regenerative injection therapy for chronic tendon and ligament pain 

• Exercise prescription — progressive strengthening programs to build resilience and prevent recurrence 

When to See Us 

If you’ve had heel pain for more than a few days, or if it’s stopping you from walking, exercising or working comfortably, it’s worth getting it assessed. Left untreated, many heel conditions become chronic and more complex to manage.