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How To Cure A Damaged Bursa Sac Due To A Injury?

I banged my left heel some time ago and I believe I damaged a bursa sac(?) it periodically flares up but generally after a couple of days and anti inflammatories the swelling and pain are gone. Not so now but I have been walking/limping about and after an hour or so I can walk with a bit of a limp but the next day it is worse again. What can I do?
Thu, 20 Apr 2017
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Hi..

Your bursal injury flares up every time you walk because of your tight tendo achilis...

So I recommend you to do..

Lot of icing frequently in the painful area..
Lot of gentle stretches to calf muscles...
Gentle message to calf muscles
Work on ankle range of motion..
Strengthening of calf muscle eccentrically will help you to get rid of your problem...

Hope this is helpful for you..
Kindly revert back in case you need any further help in this regard..
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How To Cure A Damaged Bursa Sac Due To A Injury?

Hi.. Your bursal injury flares up every time you walk because of your tight tendo achilis... So I recommend you to do.. Lot of icing frequently in the painful area.. Lot of gentle stretches to calf muscles... Gentle message to calf muscles Work on ankle range of motion.. Strengthening of calf muscle eccentrically will help you to get rid of your problem... Hope this is helpful for you.. Kindly revert back in case you need any further help in this regard..