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Achilles
Tendonitis
Also Commonly Called Achilles Tendinitis
Tendonitis is characterized
by an inflammation of the tendons, which are the thick, fibrous
tissues that attach muscle to bone. Achilles tendonitis is a form
of tendonitis that affects the Achilles tendon, which is the largest
tendon in the body and connects the heel of the foot to the lower
calf. This tendon provides the support for the muscles you use when
pushing off with your foot. Achilles tendonitis is one of the most
common forms of tendonitis because it is in an area very prone to
injury, either through sports or exercise-related motions, or even
normal everyday use.
Symptoms of Achilles Tendonitis:
- Pain at the back of the heel
- Pronounced pain after periods of inactivity.
Some people will find that when they wake up in the morning
and first begin walking their pain is more significant.
- Pain during exercise
The symptoms for Achilles tendonitis vary,
however, depending on the individual case. Some people may experience
constant pain, while others may only feel the tendonitis during
the aforementioned times – in the morning and during exercise.
Achilles Tendonitis Treatment:
The treatment for Achilles tendonitis is the same routine that you
would follow for most muscle-related injuries:
- Isolate the area with a brace if possible
- Rest
- Apply cold and hot compresses to the affected
area
- Take over-the-counter anti-inflammatory
medications such as ibuprofen
With Achilles tendonitis, as opposed to other
forms of tendonitis, you might want to use orthotics to help prevent
re-injury. Inserting a heel wedge into your shoes, wearing arch
supports, and using heel/foot braces for approximately 2-3 weeks
after the initial injury will help to alleviate the pain of Achilles
tendonitis, as well as prevent any further damage.
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