Retrocalcaneal bursitis help?

Surgery is the only cure for Haglund's deformity. See a foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon that knows runners. Get s good pair of custom soft orthoses.

I think I had something like this in February. Shoes can cause it. Technique may contribute to it. Check your zinc and magnesium levels because you are not healing. Dioclophenac Sodium will numb the pain but this is only a temporary measure. Padded shoes like the NB 1080 v7 might help. Do some cross training to keep fit while it heals. Arthur Lydiard always swore by pool work.

Bleu wrote:

Surgery is the only cure for Haglund's deformity. See a foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon that knows runners. Get s good pair of custom soft orthoses.

The doctor didn't say anything about Haglund's deformity. He did an xray. I didn't ask specifically about this.

I have this too, OP, I just ended a self-imposed no running for the last 7 weeks (last run was a half in a 70.3, which was ok during the run, but after too much limping around the next day/week for my comfort so I knew something was wrong)

Just ran a 5k on a rebound track and it's sore to the touch again.

I probably have to punt on the year at this point, maybe just run once every couple weeks a short distance to see if there's any recovery. But I seem to be completely blown away here, fvck

Ask. Do you have a bump?

Do s search and read about it.

Bleu wrote:

Ask. Do you have a bump?

Yes. It reduces when I take time off and gets bigger when I run a few days in a row. It didn't go away completely during the month off.

Bleu wrote:

Do s search and read about it.

I did that and felt that other people might have other experience that I didn't find in a search. For example, I was wondering if anybody had tried cutting out the heel in their shoes, something I didn't find in a search. Also wondering about running sandals, which I can't find any actual informative review or feedback on.

Your response could apply to pretty much every single thread on this forums. Sorry you had to read this thread that was cluttering up this forums that is 80% non running related. I'm sure you had way better things to do, like read tips in how to "piss off a liberal" or how somebody's wife is cheating on them.

Good grief fool! Reading comprehension is a powerful tool. I told you to look up Haglund's not to be smart but because you stated you didn't know what it was/doctor didn't mention/you didn't ask. Your symptoms may match the description. Imagine that?

Good luck with running in sandals. Let us know how that works out.

I don't read posts about liberals or cheating spouses.

Bleu wrote:

Good grief fool! Reading comprehension is a powerful tool. I told you to look up Haglund's not to be smart but because you stated you didn't know what it was/doctor didn't mention/you didn't ask. Your symptoms may match the description. Imagine that?

Good luck with running in sandals. Let us know how that works out.

I don't read posts about liberals or cheating spouses.

You were very vague.

Speaking of reading comprehension, where did I say I didn't know what haglunds deformity is? I do know what it is. Why would I mention that he didn't say that he saw it on the xray if I didn't know what it was?

I said I didn't ask him specifically if I had one. I didn't ask because I assumed that he would tell me if I had a chunk of bone growing that wasn't supposed to be there.

I already said I have bursitis. I asked for advice on dealing with that, not suggestions on alternative diagnoses that I assume my doctor already ruled out, since he already had me get x-rays of my heel.

Look up in the "Knee problem thread currently running",

Somebody mentions McConnell taping, try that on the heel (see youtube).

Somewhere long ago, and I mean long ago, I had a heal problem

and used DMSO and thin athletic wrap. Got rid of the problem in a few weeks.

Good luck.

Surgery is the only option if it is Haglund' Deformity. Don't fight it, get it done as soon as you can.

I had both heels done. I tried everything, including the full set of cortisone shots....sure that helped for three months, then voila, it came back....the problem isn't an "injury" if it is Haglund's Deformity, it is a deformity, sorta.

The calcaneus bone has a point to it, that the achilles tendon rubs on as you run. The surgery includes rounding off the bone and clipping the irritated bursa sack.

You are wasting time not getting surgery if it is indeed Haglund's - got a diagnosis for sure??

Hi

I've had Haglund's on my right heel (very large bump) for years without thinking much but the last year I realised what it was as it had become painful - probably roller skating caused it to become inflamed. I've been treating it for over a month now with nightly caster oil patches and the bump is now the smallest it has been in years. I foresee another month or two of patches before it disappears. (Sixth months in total probably to be on the safe side). My mum and aunt have both successfully removed bone spurs using this method and it also seems to be working on the haglund's.

Initially the pain got worse for the first few weeks - guess it's bound to as it dissolves but my heel is starting to feel like a normal heel again - it's great. Worth the effort of the extra work every evening. :)

I know it's been a while, but did the castor oil continue to work on the bump?

I have just started the protocol you use(d), just wondered how things progressed.

Cheers

my wife suffered through this same thing. I removed the plastic heel counter on all her running shoes. A higher heel drop helped. Calf massage helped/daily. Avoided running on uneven surfaces and steep hills. Heat/ice therapy after workouts. You name it she tried it. Cortisone gave a week of relief and than back to the routine. Nothing worked until surgery -problem solved 100%. Came back faster and better than ever. After surgery she took 3 months of water running and strength training- no running. Must find a good orthopedic surgeon, who knows athletes/runners.