Achilles Tendon Pain

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Back problems come in many different types, including herniated or slipped disc, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, degenerative disc disease, and problems caused by weak muscles. This article will give you an idea of what different types of tests are available and how your doctor will determine the source of your back pain.  What you are about to read is the culmination of information from many different places and resources.

Before your doctor can diagnose your condition and create a treatment strategy, a complete profile and physical exam are needed. This will give your physician a better idea of the reason for your condition. Then appropriate diagnostic tests may be recommended.

Complete History

Your doctor will want to get an account of your condition. While you are waiting to see the physician you may start by filling out a printed form. Your problem will be easier to diagnose, the more information you share with your physician; so take time to think about everything that relates to your pain and write it down. A physical history can give your physician insight into your lifestyle, when the pain began,physical factors that might be causing pain, something that could have caused an injury, and any family history of similar problems.

After reading through your written history, your physician will ask more questions that connect to the information you have given. Your physician may want to know:

If and where you are feeing deadness or weakness
If the pain radiates to other parts of your body
About any current weight loss, fever, or illness
Where you are feeling pain and how intense it is
If you have had an injury
If you’ve had troubles with your bladder or bowels
Whether you have had this problem or something like it before
What factors make the pain feel better or poorer

Physical Exam

After taking your history, your doctor will give you a physical exam. This allows the physician to to determine the source of your trouble and try to rule out probable causes of pain. The areas of your body that will be examined depend upon where you are experiencing pain: lower back, legs, neck, arms, etc.

Motion of Your Spine – Is there pain when you bend, move or twist? If so, where? Have you lost some flexibility?

Reflex Changes – Your tendon reflexes might be tested, such as below the kneecap and behind the ankle in the Achilles tendon

Motor Skills – You might be asked to stagger on your heels or toes.
Sensory Changes – Can you feel certain sensations in detail areas of the feet or hands?

Weakness -Your muscles will be tested for power. You might be asked to try to elevate or push  your arm, hand, or leg when light resistance is put against them.

Pain – The physician may try to determine if you have tenderness of certain areas.

Special Signs – Your physician will also confirm for any “red flags” that could designate something other than spinal/vertebrae problems. Some indications of other problems include tenderness in certain areas, a fever, an abnormal pulse, frequent steroid use (leads to injury of bone mass), or fast weight loss.

Diagnostic Tests

Diagnostic tests may be required in order to spot your condition. Tests are chosen based on what your physician suspects is causing the trouble.

Bone Scan
CT Scan
Discogram
EMG
Facet Joint Block
Lab Test
MRI
Myelogram
Spinal Tap
SSEP
X-ray

Each one of these tests will be covered in further depth in upcoming articles. We have come to the end of my informational article. It’s now your job to take this information and do something with it. Good luck and good health!

Tendinitis (Wrists, elbows, knees, ankle). (Almost) Scoliosis (It doesn’t curve enough to be scoliosis, but I get X-Rays every 4 months.) Hypoglycemia. High cholesterol. Shortness of breath. Back pain. Neck pain. Irritability. Hostility. Loss of interest. Non-stop eating. No sleep until 3 am or later every night. Restlessness. Difficulty concentrating. Forgetfulness. Headaches. (Usually most painful in the back of my head, near my neck)
I was wondering if these would add up to something else or just one or two problems maybe. I’m 14 and my mom is convinced I’m “fine.”
When I “stretch” my neck (around in circles I guess) it cracks…a lot. All of my joints click, pop, snap, or crack. The clicking, snapping, cracking, and popping is painful.
I know it’s a lot to read, but please help.

Hi im 12 and have had tendonitis in both of my ankles (my left ankle was/is the worst.) once that was healed i STILL had problems so i went to the doctor once again. He said i had horrible flat arches and thats what caused the tendonitis in the firat place. So i went to the podiatrist yadahyadahyadah and got custom made orthodics and shoes that supported them. The orthodics & shoes have taken away the pain but now my left knee hurts 24/7! This afternoon the pain was unbearable.. Whats wrong? Thanks btw- if u need additional info ill add it to the question

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I’ve had this pain in my Achilles. Well, I guess it’s not really pain, but it feels kind of swollen, and when I flex my foot downward, it feels like the tendon is giving out. It just feels weak, and sort of tight. I don’t know how to explain it.

I play tennis, and I know that a lot of wear and tear comes from that.

Has anyone ever experienced this feeling before?

This article covers 3 common foot problems. It outlines each of the symptoms and how they can be treated

Metatarsalgia

The symptoms of this condition are usually associated with a sharp pain or a numbness sensation around the ball area of the feet. The pain is caused by either extreme pressure applied to the nerves that run along the metatarsal bones located along the base of your toes. Intense exercise such as running and jogging for long periods can contribute to this condition. Also, old age and natural wear and tear is a contributing factor.
Treatment for this condition can involve inserting insoles into the shoes to relieve the pressure on the feet. There are a range of inflammatory drugs to help relieve the symptoms. When surgery is required the bones are shorten in length to relieve the pain.

Tendonitis

The most likely symptoms of this condition are associated with a sharp, stabbing pain around the ankle area. This pain is caused by an inflamed or torn posterior tibial tendon. This tendon is attached to the calf muscle and runs along to the foot arch. This tendon has a very important role as it supports the foot and enables the function of walking. Over the years this tendon can take a lot of wear and tear and a damaged tendon can result in a common condition known as flat foot which, is a result of the foot arch collapsing.
Treatment can involve using an air cast boot. This boot is designed to provide support to the tendon by taking pressure of it. The boot acts similar to a plaster cast that supports a broken bone, the only difference is that you can remove the boot. It is advisable that you acquire one of these boots from a qualified foot specialist such as podiatrist. If the condition is very severe surgery may be the only option.

Mortons Neuroma

The symptoms of this foot condition are likely to be a stabbing or burning sensation that comes from the area around the centre or ball of the foot. The usual cause of this condition is tight fitting shoes hence, the reason that Mortons Neuroma is a common condition with women. The pain is caused by tight fitting shoes pushing the metatarsal bones in the foot together. Between the metatarsal there are nerve endings and when these are pressed together they cause the pain and tingling sensation associated with this condition.

Mortons Neuroma can be treated by using specially designed insoles which you can acquire from a foot specialist. To relieve the pain you can opt for injections that are either alcohol based or contain cortisone. For extreme conditions surgery may be the only option to remove the pain.

So last baseball season I started to really get pain on my achilles tendons. I tried the insoles that you put in shoes, I have gone to physical therapy, but they just gave me some exercises and they seem to work a little but they currently do not hurt. It just really starts hurting from standing long hours with cleats and starting a dead sprint. It almost seems like I pulled them. I stay in good stape, and I run at least 3 times a week when I can squeeze it it, but I never experience any pain from just jogging. Is there any methods for taping my achilles? Or some type of brace? This is my last baseball season and it starts this week, so I just want to try and figure out this problem and stop the pain. Thanks!!

Ok so sometimes when i point my foot, my achilles will feel like it just got shot. I cant touch or put any pressure, or even stretch it or else it will hurt. Once i fainted from the pain of trying to stretch it out.
If i just leave it alone for about 12 hours it usally is fine.
Does anyone know what is happening to my Achilles?
thanks a bunch

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So I have tendonitis in both knees, both ankles, and my right elbow. I assume the leg ones are from dance and the elbow is from writing from too much. I wonder if there’s some deeper connection however? The pain in the different joints cropped up within weeks/months of each other.

Also, my joints pop all the time, even if i just move my arm slightly or when I’m walking around. Other times, I can feel pressure build up (in my knees when I walk a lot). It will go away without popping.

Is there something I’m missing in my diet maybe? Or is this normal? (I’m 21.)

(Lately, I’ve been getting very stiff as well, from standing for a few minutes, sitting with my legs in one position….)