07/28/2026
Achilles tendon bursitis develops when a bursa becomes irritated near the back of the heel where the tendon attaches. The bursa, a small sac of fluid, helps reduce friction between the tendon and nearby tissues. When it becomes inflamed, pain and swelling can make walking and wearing shoes...
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