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 ...

Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Key Takeaways 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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!