"Pump Bumps"

Many women suffer from a condition commonly labeled
"Pump Bumps". The medical terminology is Posterior
Calcaneal Bursitis and is evidenced by pain and tenderness
of the posterior aspect of the heel and under the skin
Due to inflammation of the bursa located between the
Achilles tendon and the skin.

This condition is usually caused by friction from ill
fitting shoes and is common in women who wear high-heeled
shoes. The bursa is usually visibly inflamed and filled
with fluid. It is most noticed where the upper margin of
the shoe rubs and tenderness and swelling are readily
detected.

Treatment begins with properly fitted shoes with moderately
low heels. Moleskin placed over the skin can help until
inflammation diminishes which can take quite awhile.
Puncturing the bursa to drain fluid should never be part of
a home remedy. If drainage is to be done it should be by a
physician using needle aspiration.

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