Achilles tendinitis
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the human body and can withstand a force of 1,000 pounds or more.
Achilles tendon is also professional athletes and weekend joggers, often with overuse of the tendon; ruptures, Achilles tendinitis occurs as a result of inflammation and damage of the tendon.
What Are the Symptoms of Achilles Tendinitis?
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Pain and stiffness along the Achilles tendon in the morning
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Increase in pain and tenderness where the Achilles tendon attaches to the heel with increased activity
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Pain throughout the day after exercise and running
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Tendon thickening and swelling
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If you get a pop sound from the Achilles tendon, especially during sports activity, it may be torn. In this case, contact your doctor immediately.
In most cases, non-surgical treatment options provide pain relief, but it may take several months for symptoms to go away completely. Even with early treatment, the pain can last longer than 3 months. If you have pain for several months before starting treatment, it may take 6 months to continue treatment methods.
Rest
The first step in reducing pain is to reduce or even stop activities that make the pain worse. If you regularly do high-impact exercises (like running), switching to low-impact activities will place less stress on the Achilles tendon. Cross-training activities such as cycling, elliptical training, and swimming are low-impact options to help you stay active.
Ice
Icing the most painful area of the Achilles tendon is helpful and can be done as needed throughout the day. This can be done for up to 20 minutes and should be stopped sooner if the skin becomes numb.
Use of pain medication
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs reduce pain and swelling. However, they do not reduce the thickening of the degenerated tendon. I recommend that you consult your doctor for long-term use of such drugs.
To exercise
Exercise helps strengthen the calf muscles and reduce stress on the Achilles tendon, as well as increase blood supply to the tendon and help it heal.
