Retrocalcaneal bursitis is the most common heel bursitis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a bursa. Retrocalcaneal bursitis is in inflammation of the bursa located between the calcaneus and the anterior surface of the Achilles tendon Retrocalcaneal bursitis is common in both the sporting athlete and the general population. In normal population its incidence is high in individuals who are accustomed to wearing high-heeled shoes on a long-term basis and may experience increased stretch and irritation of the Achilles tendon and its associated bursae when switching to flat shoes

Inflammation of the calcaneal bursae is most commonly caused by repetitive (cumulative) trauma or overuse, and the condition is aggravated by pressure, such as when athletes wear tight-fitting shoes. Retrocalcaneal bursitis may also be associated with conditions such as gout, rheumatoid arthritis, and seronegative spondyloarthropathies.

Kwath Avgaah (keeping soles soaked in warm medicated herbs decoction), Cupping, viddhakarma, lepanam and anuvasan basti helpis in relieving pathology of plantar fasciitis/heel pain.