Achilles Tendon Pain

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Hi everyone
Recenly I began running a lot outdoors..
Yesterday morning I began to feel some slight pain/discomfort in my left achilles tendon..
I have this really weird sensation that when I grab the sides of my left achilles it feels like an elastic band was pulling.. like a vibrating feeling
Anyone ever experience this or know what it is?

Thanks

The Achilles tendon is the point of attaching the calf muscles to the heel. It’s main function is for plantar flexion of the feet such as pushing off during the running. The tendon can become inflamed as a result of repetition stress or some medical condition such as gout. Although a relatively common condition among runners, it can also occur in other sports such as high jumping and gymnastics.

Symptoms

Swollen tendon, associated with warmth and tenderness.
Pain worsening when the ankle bends upwards (dorsiflexion).
Tightness of the Achilles tendon resulting in a “toe tough” gait (inability to stand on tiptoe with the affected toe)

Causes

Inflammation of the tendons as a result of excessive stress or  deposition of uric acid in gouty arthritis.

What you can do

Rest the affected ankle in an elevated position.
Ice compress may help ease the pain.
Avoid weight bearing for days to weeks depending on the severity. Use crutches to help relieve the stress of the affected joint. As symptoms resolve, normal activities may resume gradually.
Add heal pads to both shoes to help reduce tension on the tendon.
See your doctor for proper advice.

Prevention tips

Proper and adequate stretching and strengthening exercise prior to any sports. The push wall method is particularly useful in the aspect as it really stretches the Achilles tendon.
Gradual increase in the intensity and duration of training for all sports men.
Allow adequate recovery time before the next game. This is to allow the tissue sufficient time to repair as there is a lot of wear and tear to muscles and tendons after each exercise action.
Consult a doctor if you feel persistent pain over your heels after high impact exercise.

The calf muscle is attached to the heel bone by one of the strongest tendons in the body, the Achilles Tendon.  The Achilles Tendon works very hard as we step, run or participate in strenuous activities such as is required in most athletic activities.

When this tendon is overworked, it can become sore, swollen and inflamed.  This soreness can escalate to where the condition continues constantly.  Achilles Tendonitis can be related to continued activities that place unusual stress on the Achilles Tendon. Activities such as walking, running, hiking or participation in sporting activities before the tendon can adapt to develop a tolerance through the development of strength, endurance and flexibility can lead to Achilles Tendonitis.

The injury is common among runners/joggers and people who participate in other sporting activities; especially, those that require running such as tennis and basketball.  Achilles Tendonitis also frequently affects women who regularly wear high heel schools and then switch to flats.  The Achilles is not used to the additional stretch and becomes inflamed.

Soreness can occur at any point in the tendon but usually occurs at the point where the tendon connects to the heel bone.  Shoes that rub on the back of the heel can irritate the tendon.  A callus can develop on the back of the heel from this irritation, a condition referred to as heel bump or pump bump.  Then, the only means of relief is to remove the source of the irritation, the shoes.

Achilles Tendonitis is easily treated. Wear shoes that fit properly so that they do not have too much motion with each step. Also rest, ice packs to reduce swelling and inflammation, and if necessary, elevate the effected area to help reduce swelling. If the condition is painful, over the counter medication such as ibuprofen can be taken. People who are a high risk due to their activities should be sure to stretch adequately before performing athletic activities.

Achilles Tendonitis can be a serious condition and should be treated immediately. Prolonged and unattended to inflammation can bring on a chronic problem and allow scar tissue to develop which will decrease flexibility and increase the chance of a tear or rupture.Wearing good quality Orthotic Arch Support Insoles with a deep heel cup may eliminate some of the excessive motion which irritates the heel and tendon.

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Unlike others, I never ever get stitches in my ribs or my abdomen – and the pain is the only thing that slows me down. It feels like the tendon is being burnt and pulled apart at the same time.
Running is very important to me, guys, so how do I stop and/ or prevent the pain?

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On Aug 28th I sprained my ankle. The pain has gotten worse since then. RICE is not working it in fact it makes the ankle feel worse. I have been to doctor she said I have Achilles Tendinitis. But a week a felt and hear a pop. I can’t put any weight on the foot. I can’t press down on the gas pedal with out either using my whole foot or my pushing my knee. I have a hard time climbing stairs. I can’t stand on my toes. I have pain in both back of the heel and in the calf. What should I do next?
Let me add this R.I.C.E does not work and NSAID don’t work. With R.I.C.E the pain is worst. and NSAID only takes the edge of a little.

i have had tendinitis since august 12. i’ll be fine through dance class, but about 1-2 hours later, when i’m at home, it acts up and i cant flex my ankle at all or it feels like the tendon is going to rip out. is this normal? what should i do for it? i’ve been icing it and taking ibuprofen,but i didn’t know if there was something else i should do. i havent had a chance to see the doctor yet, but i’ll be going in october

I’ve been running a lot for the past four months and have gotten to about six miles a day. Lately I’ve been getting a pretty bad pain in the area around my left Achilles tendon. It’s not sharp, but more of a bruised feeling. I ran through it for a while, so now it has progressed from only hurting at about mile 4 or 5 to hurting when I walk. Is this just an inflamed tendon? I’m pretty big on the run through the pain mentality….but that doesn’t seem to be working. What can I do for this? How much time should I take off? Thanks for the help

I am a relatively light runner, usually my feet are the last thing on my mind. I have pretty springy steps. I strike midfoot. anyways, my achilles tendon hurt for a few miles lately, and I was worried it might snap. I have to run 8 miles today for xc, nothing can be done about that, and i have no pains right now…

Hi I’m 16 and I’ve had achilles tendonitis for about 1 yr in my right ankle. I’ve been to the dr multiple times, had x-rays that showed nothing, and i had to rest for 2 months but that didnt help so he sent me to physical therapy for 4 months during basketball and lacrosse and that seemed to help a lot. Recently, the pains come back worse than ever even though i havent played sports in a few months. Ive taken advil, aleve, and tylenol and none seem to make any difference. I ice at least 3 times a day and that makes the pain worse so ive tried heat but it has the same effect as ice. I got an mri a few days ago and still havent gotten the results but the dr doesnt expect it to show anything besides the swelling and maybe a few tiny tears then hes going to send me back to physical therapy even though it isnt helping. Is surgery my only choice at this point since im not responding to any other treatments?(trying to avoid this cause i play sports almost yr round but nothing else helps) Thanks!
by the way, i was also in a boot to keep my ankle immobilized for 2 months and it had no effect
also, trying to avoid cortisone injection due to rupture risk. I also have plantar fasiitis on the same foot so i can barely stand or walk no less climb stairs and school starts in 2 weeks