Achilles Tendinitis
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pain means. You can feel many types of pain, but each can impede your quality of life.
For example, if you have Achilles heel pain, you may find it difficult to walk, stand, or even sit without feeling sharp stings or dull aches. If you have Achilles tendinitis, you can’t perform your daily routines as easily. But you don’t have to suffer with this issue.
At Advanced Foot and Ankle Centers of Illinois, we want to inform you about this condition so you can seek proper Achilles tendinitis treatment in Chicago and the surrounding areas.
Understand Achilles Heel Pain
Your Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in your body—and it’s one of the strongest. It can withstand over 1,000 pounds of force. However, you can easily overuse your Achilles tendon and injure it. Some of the most common causes for Achilles tendon injury and pain include:
- Running.
- Climbing stairs or inclines.
- Standing up too quickly.
- Wearing high heels.
- Increasing your physical activity levels too quickly.
If you perform the same repetitive motions over and over again, you can weaken the tendon. With too much overuse or exertion, the tendon starts to ache. The area will likely swell, stiffen, and feel tender. If you hear a popping or creaking noise as you walk or run, you should see a podiatrist immediately.
Rely on a Podiatrist to Treat You
At your appointment, your podiatrist will run a few tests (such as ultrasounds, MRIs, or X-rays) to determine if you do have Achilles tendinitis. Then, he or she will recommend one of the following treatment options:
- Medication, to relieve the pain while you heal.
- Orthotic devices, to relieve strain on your tendon and cushion it while you walk.
- Exercise, to strengthen and stretch the tendon so you heal more quickly.
- Extracorporeal shockwave therapy
If these treatment options don’t relieve your pain and symptoms, you may require surgery. Your podiatrist can tell you more.
Don’t live with Achilles heel pain a moment longer. To schedule an appointment for Achilles tendinitis treatment, contact our office nearest you.