Retrocalcaneal bursitis happens when the bursae around your heel become inflamed.It’s common in athletes, especially runners and ballet dancers. It happens due to overuse from walking, running, or jumping.
The main symptom of retrocalcaneal bursitis is heel pain. You might only feel pain when you put pressure on your heel.
- Other symptoms may include:
- swelling around the back of your heel area
- pain when leaning back on your heels
- pain in calf muscles when running or walking
- stiffness
- red or warm skin on back of heel
- loss of movement
- crackling sound when flexing foot
- shoes becoming uncomfortable
