What is Plantar Fascia?

What is it?

The Plantar Fascia is the tendon that runs from your heel bone to your toes. Your Plantar Fascia supports the arch of your foot and acts as a shock absorber when you run and walk.
When strained, it may become inflamed, weak or swollen. When strained, you may experience a sharp stabbing pain near the heel of the foot, especially first thing in the morning. Through out the day, as your tendons warm-up the pain may decrease. Generally, the pain is more prevalent after exercise and isn't as much of an issue during exercise.

What is Retrocalcaneal Bursitis?

Retrocalcaneal Bursitis

If you are a runner, hiker or walker you are a member of a select group of outdoor athletes that may develop retrocalcaneal bursitis.

Bursitis refers to the inflammation of the Bursa. A Bursa helps lubricate and cushion muscles and tendons that move across bones in your body.

The retrocalcaneal bursa is located where your achillies tendon connects your calf muscle to your heel bone.