What Is That Painful Bump on the Back of My Heel?
Do you have a bump on the back of your foot that is accompanied by pain, redness and/or swelling? It could be Haglund’s deformity, a bony enlargement also known as “pump bump,” and one of the most common causes of heel pain. Although there isn’t one clear cause of Haglund’s deformity, there are many things that can contribute to its development such as: The shape of your foot (e.g. if you have high arches) Having a tendency to walk on the outside of your feet Wearing shoes with a rigid back (e.g. pumps or other dress shoes) Once the bony…