Bursae are small sacs of fluid around different bones and joints in your body. These sacs help cushion your joints and stop your bones from rubbing against each other. Bursitis happens when a bursa ...

When these bursae — fluid-filled sacs present around the joints — become inflamed, the resulting condition is called retrocalcaneal bursitis. The bursae affected in retrocalcaneal bursitis are behind ...

Ankle bursitis happens when the bursa, a small fluid-filled sac in your ankle, becomes inflamed. This may cause swelling, pain, and limping. Treatment may involve ice, rest, and pain relievers. Your ...

Annette says: I have a weird pain in the back of my right heel, not the bottom, which feels bony and hurts more when I press it. Hi Annette, this may one or a combination of retro-calcaneal bursitis, ...

Heel pain is probably the most common complaint of patients seen for foot and ankle disorders. It commonly occurs at the undersurface of the foot called the plantar surface or at the back surface of ...

I have been suffering with Achilles bursitis and tendonitis for 8 months. I have seen 6 doctors and following your advice, I did not let up until I had an answer as to why it wasn’t getting better!

Plantar fasciitis causes stabbing pain on the bottom of the heel when weight is placed on it. Achilles tendonitis causes tightening or burning pain in the tendon just over the heel. Bursitis leads to ...