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Severe’s Disease treatment in Freehold, NJ
Sever’s Disease is the most common cause of heel pain in young athletes, particularly those involved in sports that require running and jumping.
This condition occurs when the growth plate in the heel becomes inflamed due to repetitive stress.
Young athletes between 8 and 14 years old are most commonly affected.
Symptoms of Sever’s Disease
• Heel pain during sports
• Limping after activity
• Tenderness at the back of the heel
• Pain when squeezing the heel
Sports frequently associated with this condition include soccer, basketball, football, and track.
Traditional Treatments
Most conventional treatment plans involve:
• Rest from sports
• Anti-inflammatory medications
• Physical therapy
• Heel cups or orthotics
• Cortisone injections in severe cases
While these treatments may reduce pain, they often require extended time away from sports.
Regenerative Therapy Options
SoftWave TRT and EMTT offer promising alternatives that help stimulate natural healing.
Studies published in Orthopedic Reviews have demonstrated that shockwave therapy can significantly improve healing in tendinopathies and other musculoskeletal injuries.
These therapies may help:
• Reduce inflammation
• Improve circulation
• Stimulate tissue repair
• Accelerate recovery
Expert Sports Injury Care in Central New Jersey
Dr. Gerard DeBernardis has more than 30 years of clinical experience treating musculoskeletal injuries and is recognized as one of the most experienced providers of SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Technology in the United States.
Dr. DeBernardis has performed over 17,000 SoftWave TRT treatments, helping patients recover from chronic pain and sports injuries using advanced regenerative technologies.
He is also:
• Certified by the International Society for Medical Shockwave Treatment (ISMST)
• A member of the American Society for Medical Shockwave Treatment (ASMST)
• A SoftWave TRT clinical physician trainer, teaching doctors across the country how to properly utilize this advanced regenerative technology.
Through his work as both a clinician and educator, Dr. DeBernardis has helped expand the use of regenerative therapies that allow patients to heal naturally without relying on drugs, injections, or surgery.
At Central Jersey Spine & Wellness, Dr. DeBernardis combines his decades of clinical experience with cutting-edge technologies such as SoftWave TRT and EMTT to help young athletes recover from injuries faster and return safely to the sports they love.
If your child is struggling with a sports injury and wants to recover faster without medications or surgery, regenerative therapies may offer a powerful solution.
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Central Jersey Spine & Wellness
4251 US Highway 9
Freehold, NJ
📞 732-683-1800