Hi, I’m looking for some advice on dealing with Haglund’s lumps and the associated insertional Achilles, retrocalcaneal bursitis pain. I’ve had these issues for a few years now, seen 2 podiatrists, who both said just to stretch the calf muscles, and all will be good! Well I’ve been doing that, and nothing has really improved.
In the current COVID pandemic, getting to see a doctor, or get a scan, will be many months away. So for the time being, I’d been keen to hear how others with similar issues dealt with them, and hopefully continued to run.
I’ve read lots on the web, and lots of conflicting info, specifically:
Stretching, some say yes, some say no.
Stretching the Achilles tendon, good or bad?
Heel drops, again some say it’s good, others not?
Icing or heat?
Heel wedges/higher drop shoes or more minimal to stretch the calf?
Orthotics or not?
Castor oil or ACV to break up the lump, does this really work?!
I’ve even read of people bashing the heel against hard objects to break up the lumps!
Been keen to hear opinions on the above, anecdotes etc. on what’s worked, what hasn’t?
Many thanks