10 Causes of Heel Pain
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #4: Bursitis
With so much movement, impact and friction going on in our joints it makes sense that there should be a kind of cushion to provide protection. We find such cushions in various forms all over the body and one form they will take is that of a bursa. A bursa is a sac of fluid that provides protection to tendons and muscles and there is one located in the heel.
Bursitis is a condition where the bursa in the heel or elsewhere becomes irritated and inflamed. This is often caused by the constant rubbing of tight-fitting shoes on the back of the heel. Treatments include resting, ice-packs and anti-inflammatory drugs.
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