Bursitis
What is Bursitis?
Bursitis of the heel refers to inflammation of the bursa, a small, fluid-filled sac located behind the heel bone, beneath the Achilles tendon.
Causes:
Overuse from repetitive activities.
Prolonged pressure on the heel.
Direct trauma to the heel.
Rheumatoid arthritis.
Symptoms:
Redness and swelling.
Pain at the back of the heel.
Tenderness and warmth.
Treatment at Happy Feet Podiatry:
Shockwave therapy to stimulate healing.
Appropriate footwear recommendations.
Low level soft tissue laser to stimulate a healing response
