Achilles Bursitis
Achilles bursitis is also known as Retrocalcaneal bursitis. It is inflammation and swelling of a bursa at the back of the heel. Here we explain
Pain at the back of the heel
These injuries cause pain at the back of the heel. The Achilles tendon inserts at the back of the heel making it a common place for overuse injuries.
Achilles bursitis or Retrocalcaneal bursitis is inflammation of the bursa. It is especially painful when running uphill or on soft surfaces. You may also feel a spongy resistance at the back of the heel when pressing in on both sides. Haglund’s syndrome is when Achilles bursitis and tendonitis occur at the same time.
Insertional Achilles tendonitis occurs in adults with inflammation and pain at the point the Achilles inserts into the heel. Sever’s disease has the same symptoms but occurs in children or adolescents and is growth related.
First Aid For Heel Pain
First aid for heel pain, as with most sports injuries involves applying the PRICE principles. Most heel injuries are gradual onset. But you may still
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Insertional Achilles Tendonitis
Insertional Achilles Tendonitis causes pain at the back of the heel at the point where the Achilles tendon inserts into the heel bone. It is
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Haglund’s Syndrome
When retrocalcaneal bursitis exists at the same time as Achilles tendonitis in the same leg, this is known as Haglund’s Syndrome. Both these conditions need
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Ankle Impingement
Ankle impingement occurs when a bony growth at either the front or back of the ankle bone restricts the normal range of motion. This results