### X-rays During this procedure, a detailed image of your heel bone will be shown.. In addition, radiography is also necessary to observe any abnormality in the heel bone. Abnormalities may affect the way the leg moves. Having an abnormality or disorder increases the risk of heel bursitis ### MRI With this method, you can find out if the cause of heel pain is something other than heel bursitis, such as Achilles tendonitis. How is heel bursitis treated? The treatment considered for this disease depends on the cause of the pain... Possible treatment solutions are as follows: ### Orthosis Orthotics are heel wedges that create a proper form for walking and also reduce foot irritation and help treat heel bursitis. ### Physiotherapy Achilles tendon stretching exercises reduce the pressure caused by the heel bursa.... Calf stretching exercises, finger stretching to the wall and heel stretching provide relief.... Leg, ankle and foot exercises strengthen the Achilles tendon and the area around it... These types of exercises reduce the pressure on the bursa... Read more: Cause and treatment of upper leg arch ### Corticosteroids In rare cases, the doctor will inject corticosteroids into the heel to reduce inflammation. ### Surgery Rarely, patients need surgery... However, if your pain does not improve within six to twelve months, you may eventually need foot surgery... During surgery, the affected bursa is removed (a bursectomy). ### Antibiotics If the infection has caused bursitis, the doctor will prescribe oral antibiotics for you. How to reduce the pain caused by heel bursitis? With these solutions, you can relieve the pain and inflammation caused by heel bursitis: ### rest with feet You should stop any activity that causes pain or worsens the condition.. for example, activities such as walking, running, jumping, etc. ### Use of ice Wrap an ice pack around a towel, place it on the heel or ankle for 20 minutes three to four times a day. ### Use of appropriate shoes You should not use tight shoes or hard heels.... You should get shoes with a suitable arch so that there is no pressure on your heels. ### Medicines Over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs relieve pain and inflammation caused by heel bursitis.... Despite the fact that such drugs are over-the-counter, it is better to consult a pain specialist before using them.