is your heel a bone?
The calcaneus is the bone in the heel of the foot, commonly referred to as the heel bone. This bone helps support the foot and is important in normal walking motions. The joint on top of the calcaneus, called the subtalar joint, is responsible for allowing the foot to rotate inwards and outwards.
Symptoms of a Fracture. Heel pain is one of the common symptoms of a stress fracture in the foot, especially if the fracture is in the calcaneus. In addition, the affected bone will feel very painful if you try to exercise. Also, the area where the fracture occurred will most likely be very tender and somewhat swollen.