Stretching is a crucial part of any tendon injury treatment, particularly the Achilles tendon. Stretching helps to move muscle fibers and reduce inflammation. You can, however, overstretch. Stretching through pain should be avoided at all costs. To avoid aggravating your Achilles tendon by overworking it, back off a little.
Shockwave therapy‘s effectiveness in treating musculoskeletal complaints is one of its key advantages. This is why shockwave therapy is an excellent option for treating heel pain, whether the cause is plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendonitis.
Swelling of the foot or ankle, particularly of the Achilles tendon, is never normal. The Achilles tendon is one of the body’s most powerful tendons. It’s in charge of elevating the heel (plantarflexion) with each movement you take, whether you’re running or walking.
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).
The pain in your Achilles tendon won’t go away even if you get a cortisone shot. It can make it even worse. There are a few sites where cortisone should never be injected. One of them is the Achilles tendon.
Any Achilles tendon damage should be evaluated by a podiatrist. What appears to be an inflammation could actually be a partial rupture of the tendon. At our Houston office, we collaborate with a number of imaging centers in Houston to get you an MRI as soon as possible. It is critical to determine if there is a partial rupture of the tendon, since it will be weakened and may progress to a complete rupture.
