Pain in the back of the Heel

[snagar]

for past few days i am feeling a pain in the back of the heel.  Its not on the heel but back of the foot a little up.
Its not a pain as if its hurt, its a needle kind of pain which is quite on and off.  
few days i got it and then it was gone and i have got it again.  
I am not sure why is that as i am sure i haven't hurt myself.
about 4 days a week after office i do go to play tennis (learning though) but around 1 to 1.5 hrs i do play.
can it be due to that?
is it recommended to check with doctor or just rest and do some hot/cold or something like that?

Please suggest!!

the pain is not for longer duration but when it happens its around 5-6 in the scale of 10 (10 being ubearable).

[gymdandee]

Try this stand and roll your foot on a frozen water bottle. Also foam roll your calves. Try the following Eccentric exercise! performed twice a day, every day for a few weeks, and done slowly.
https://youtu.be/VKYnPr6Tw5o

[Sandy_Dandy]

Is it the bottom of the heel? If so it could be fasciitis. If it is it can be very painful. I have tried all the suggested exercises with no relief so I had a reflexology massage which was for the lower body and legs and 3 months later I still have no pain.

[MaryMulvey]

I had what's called Haglund's Heel in both my feet but worse in my left. I'm not sure if it's what you're describing but normally you can see a bump on the back of your foot of where your bone is and it's very uncomfortable with most shoes. If any chance it is Haglund's heel I do not recommend surgery... does almost nothing and is VERY painful

[specialmom]

I had this as well. Very painful and hindered my activity.  I went to the doctor for it and was advised to stretch my calves a good deal and then take my foot/heel and press it against say the edge of a step (or something like that).  It is a bit sore to do but I did recover doing these two things.   They also make wraps for this now which I haven't tried but have seen advertised.