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, ...

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!

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 ...

Retrocalcaneal bursitis happens when the bursae around your heel become inflamed. Bursae are fluid-filled sacs that form around your joints. The bursae near your heels are behind your Achilles tendon, ...