Achilles tendon pain is usually treated with medicine, most commonly anti-inflammatory medication. However, this is not the only form of treatment available. Physical treatment methods such as TENS devices and ultrasound are beneficial to many patients. Cold-laser therapy, such as the K-laser, is helpful for some. Others see improvements after receiving extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT).
It is also crucial to treat the mechanical causes of Achilles tendon inflammation and pain. Pain and inflammation are likely to return if the biomechanical causes of the stress on the Achilles tendon are not addressed. A personalized foot orthotic is the most popular method of treating the mechanical reasons of Achilles tendon pain.
DeNiel Foot and Ankle Center is a foot and ankle clinic in Houston, TX that serves the surrounding communities of Cypress and Katy. Ejodamen Shobowale, DPM and her highly trained staff provide individualized, comprehensive care for all of your podiatry and sports medicine needs.
