ACHILLES
PAIN
INTRODUCTION
TO ACHILLES PAIN
Achilles
tendonitis is a painful condition that can cause pain
with every step you take. As the name suggests achilles
tendonitis affects the achilles tendon. The achilles
tendon connects the heel of the foot to the calve muscles.
Symptoms
include pain which may be present at the achilles tendon
during activity and may also increase once activity
has ceased. Tenderness can usually be felt along the
course of the tendon and in some cases there may be
the presence of a localized nodule (small sack of fluid)
on the tendon. Another sign to look for is that the
soles of shoes tend to wear out quickly around the heel
region.
CAUSES
OF ACHILLES PAIN
- The
biggest contributing factor is ignoring the pain in
the tendon.
-
Achilles Pain commonly occurs from shearing and stretching
forces placed on the achilles tendon. Excess Pronation
(rolling over of the foot) causes extra strain on
the tendon. Inflammation of the tendon is a common
result along with tightening of the calf muscles.
- Sudden
increases in training can lead to achilles tendonitis.
- Excessive
hill running or speed work.
- Inappropriate
shoes. If the soles of the shoes are too stiff, this
causes the forefoot to have limited movement. This
can lead to increased tension to the achilles tendon.
- Studies
have shown that excessive heel cushioning can be a
contributing factor. Air filled heels are not very
good for achilles tendonitis. If you wear a shoe that
is designed to give greater shock absorption, what
frequently happens is when the heel makes contact
with the ground and continues to sink lower while
the shoe is absorbing the shock. This causes the achilles
tendon to be stretched.
- Tight
calve muscles.
- Mechanical
abnormalities of the feet such as over pronation.
- Women
who take up running are at a greater risk. This mainly
affects women who wear high-heeled shoes, which effectively
shorten the achilles tendon. When the individual then
takes up running in "flat shoes", the achilles
tendon is put under increased tension.
ACHILLES
PAIN TREATMENT
- Click
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- Cut
back on your training routine.
- Reduce
hill and speed running.
- If
there is a complete rupture of the achilles tendon
then surgery will be necessary. Click
here to learn about achilles tendon
rupture surgery (not for the faint hearted!)
- Avoid
excessively flat shoes and try not to walk bare foot
too much.
- Purchase
high quality insoles that have a built in heel pad
which will help take pressure and pain away from the
achilles tendon.
- 90%
of achilles heel suffers recommend sports insoles
to speed up recovery time.
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