Retrocalcaneal bursitis is the most common heel bursitis. Retrocalcaneal bursitis is inflammation of the bursa (a small, cushioning sac located where tendons pass over areas of bone around the joints), which lies over your heel (calcaneum) where your Achilles tendon inserts.

How do you treat Retrocalcaneal bursitis?

Rest. You may need to alter or limit activities that cause heel pain. ...
Prescription or over-the-counter medicines. These help reduce pain and swelling.
Cold packs or heat packs. Thesemay ease pain.
Shoe inserts or padding. ...
Footwear. ...
Stretching exercises. ...
Steroid injection. ...
Surgery.

What causes Retrocalcaneal bursitis?

The most common cause of retrocalcaneal bursitis is overusing the heel and ankle area. A quick increase in physical activity or not warming up properly before exercising can both cause this. Exercising in poor-fitting shoes or walking in high heels may also cause retrocalcaneal bursitis.

What does Retrocalcaneal bursitis feel like?

The back of the heel may feel achy. Pain is exacerbated when the foot is pointed or flexed, because the swollen bursa can get squeezed. A person with retrocalcaneal bursitis may feel pain when standing on their toes.