{"id":71097,"date":"2017-04-03T05:42:55","date_gmt":"2017-04-03T12:42:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heelthatpain.com\/?p=71097"},"modified":"2021-07-15T06:35:33","modified_gmt":"2021-07-15T13:35:33","slug":"heel-lump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heelthatpain.com\/heel-lump\/","title":{"rendered":"Have a Bump on Your Heel? Here\u2019s What You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you discovered a lump on your heel? If so, you probably have plenty of questions and more than a little concern. What does this new lump mean? What caused it to appear there in the first place? Is it serious? And how can you make it go away?<\/p>

While finding a lump on your heel can be very concerning, the first thing you should know is that lumps on the back or bottom of your heel aren\u2019t usually a sign of a serious underlying condition, despite the fact that they can be painful. And most can be treated at home, with non-invasive, natural methods.<\/p>

Let\u2019s take a look at the symptoms, causes, and treatments associated with a lump on your heel.<\/p>

Symptoms<\/h2>

Symptoms depend a great deal on the cause of the lump itself.<\/p>

The lump on your heel might show up in either one or both heels. You may notice redness and swelling around the lump, and the lump may be tender to the touch. Lumps may appear on the sides, back, or bottom of the heel.<\/p>

In most cases, pain you experience from the lump on your heel will get worse if you rise up on your toes.<\/p>

Causes<\/h2>

There are several conditions that can cause a lump to appear on your heel. Identifying which one you\u2019re dealing with is helpful in determining how to treat the lump, and prevent it from returning!<\/p>

Haglund\u2019s Deformity or \u201cPump Bump\u201d<\/h3>

Haglund\u2019s Deformity is also known as \u201cpump bump\u201d because of its primary cause: wearing shoes with a tight heel, like men\u2019s dress shoes or women\u2019s pumps.<\/p>

\"Pump<\/figure>

The bump develops as the bony section of your heel (which is connected to your Achilles tendon) is irritated and rubbed by ill-fitting shoes causing the tissue of the heel to become irritated. This condition can quickly lead to bursitis, another common cause of heel bumps (read more below!)<\/p>

People with high arches are particularly at risk for Haglund\u2019s Deformity, since their gait puts extra pressure on the outside of their heel.<\/p>