Never had any problems while I was active. Only after sitting around being sedentary, deconditioned is when my Achilles and everything else started hurting. So I'm doing yoga, cardio and strength training.
I've learned so much from this channel. Of all the doctors I've visited, medical posts of people's experiences on reddit.. RUclips, social media, etc. This channel and the information given on the achilles injuries is superior. Even though this injury sucks, I always feel better listening to you speak. You clearly all are very good at putting yourselves in the patients shoes because all of the things you discuss are certainly the things that go through my mind.. those things I worry about and questions I ask. Thank you so much for doing what you do. I hope I never need to get a consult with your company but its assuring knowing its an option if I can't do this on my own.
I didn't start having this pain until I became older. True it dissipates within minutes. ❤ in any event I believe it's a condition with aging. 😮your commentary was right on point.
Thanks a lot. I was experiencing Achilles tendon last two weeks and the "tear" worry was something creeping in the mind making me somewhat restless. Rather was really fearing the tear as that will stop my physical activities to good extent. Your explanation removes that fear . Thank you soooo much dear. Looks like destiny made me come across this video.
So happy I've found this channel! I'm a trail/ ultra runner and started having problems with my Achilles like 4 years ago when I went from road running to trail running. It got to a point where I couldn't run, but I never really stopped. However, running uphill was really painful. Did PT for a while and got a lot better, I can now run with no pain, but still very painful and stiff in the morning, and the back of the heel has been swollen ever since!
I'm also an ultra runner . 3 weeks ago I was doing a 22 mile trail run. I began chaffing around mile 11 and my running form switched to avoid irritation. Then around mile 19 , boom , I felt some pain coming from the sides of my heel and in back of the heel. I stopped running until the pain went away which took about 5 minutes . I continued running downhill with less pain. Note the day before I did intervals. I raced a 50k the following week with some pain around my ankle and still got 9th. 3 weeks later it still lingers around my ankle and I have physical therapy in 2 days. I'm also requesting an MRI because my friend who's also a doctor and a more experienced ultra runner told me to do so
I work as a cna 12 hour shifts and everytime i get up from the computer I have to start slow cause my achilles feel so tight and my feet tingle :( I am 38 and in good shape but man my feet feel ALOT OLDER making hard to want to exercise any more :(
Great advise , this has really helped with my recovery. The morning pain was something nobody had any answers to , until I found your channel. Keep up the great work , your knowledge is so helpful to many of us
Hello Marika, This video is the best analysis of achilles tendon pain and stiffness. You have been able to explain in crystal clear details of what can and what happens to most ppl who are in a similar position. Thank you for sharing the information. I do a lot of walking and when I'm not walking I do skipping at home. I ruptured my tendon shortly after, but was fee the pain & stiffness long before. Thanks for the information.
This is exactly what I need to hear! Started playing volleyball again this month since I last played in 2009. I regularly exercise like doing HIIT, functional strength training and running. But sports is a different kind of animal after being away for that long. I’ll remind myself to take it slow, do a lot more strengthening sessions and rest more in between training days.
I injured my achilles tendon over a year and a half ago. It is painful in the morning as well as throughout the day, and not one Dr or p/t told me about this information. Even at night it's sensitive when sleeping. Thank you, I really hope this channel helps me finally heal. Thank you!
It will not on its own. For the past 1 year i am suffering with this. Now i started taking homeopathi medicins and i am getting relief. Now 75% pain gone. If u r interested you can try.
I'm an ultra runner . 3 weeks ago I was doing a 22 mile trail run. I began chaffing around mile 11 and my running form switched to avoid irritation. Then around mile 19 , boom , I felt some pain coming from the sides of my heel and in back of the heel. I stopped running until the pain went away which took about 5 minutes . I continued running downhill with less pain. Note the day before I did intervals. I raced a 50k the following week with some pain around my ankle and still got 9th. 3 weeks later it still lingers around my ankle and I have physical therapy in 2 days. I'm also requesting an MRI because my friend who's also a doctor and a more experienced ultra runner told me to do so I already took xrays and nothing is broken, i did continue running easy miles with no long runs but during my runs i get pain in front of my ankle, on the interior just above my ankle and in the back of my heel. I feel like it transitions throughout my ankle. Hopefully nothing is ruptured and wont require surgery
Thanks for this. It's really concerning how debilitating this problem is. I'm basically having difficulty even walking at this stage as I have the problem in both ankles. The MRI report states there is thickening of the tendon and I've been given a series of exercises to do but as soon as I walk at all, it flares almost immediately.
Similar problem here. Takes a few days of doing basically nothing to get rid of it, and walking is almost all I do. And not even anything wild. A not too fast 5 k (about an hour, with a few exercises in between) most mornings, and one longer walk (about 15k) once a week. But not walking is just not an option if I want to keep my weight under control.
Did you end up figuring out how to relieve it? Mine always seems to hurt regardless what I do. It is embarrassing to almost have to limp every single time I get up from sitting at work. I'm thinking of trying that KT tape
This makes more sense than anything else Ive heard on the topic and maps with my experience with the irritated tendon - But great to have it confirmed - Thanks for posting
Fabulous video, thanks. I love how you explain things. Very insightful and professional. You have helped me before with an injury, now again. Keep it up!
Two years ago, when I was 63, I managed to run up 81 steps ( and down again of course ) 50 times in 1 hour 7 minutes. I had 40 years of pain, siffness and fatigue and my prmises athletic sprinting career was ruined, before my disease was finally diagnosed in 2019 Now with a drug called Imraldi , Ive got my strength back and have been really going for it. Both my Achilles tendons have got a bit sore, so Im goung to follow your rehab program. Thank you for explaining things
This is super-helpful. I re-aggravated an old ankle injury by running on the beach (started 5K twice a week after previously only doing like half that once a week), and, what I think really did it, jumping onto and off of fallen trees. Yeah, I'm 40...also in the best shape of my life, and I refuse to accept that that's the sort of thing I can't do anymore. I just need to make my muscles and tendons strong enough to be able to do it. But now I realize that I've probably been too aggressive with my rehab. Like Knees Over Toes guy says, you shouldn't feel any pain. I was like, come on, shouldn't I do things that feel a little uncomfortable? Apparently maybe not, take a step back, do something even easier, keep doing it until I can do the harder thing with no discomfort, and work up from there. Maybe just jog slowly, avoid heavy impacts like jumping, only do it once a week... Bent knee calf raises seems to hit exactly the right spot; guess I should stick to doing it with both legs at the same time, which I can do without feeling any discomfort at all, instead of trying to work through the mild discomfort of doing it on the injured foot by itself.
You're spot one - only thing I can add is that if you mean that when you do a bent leg heel raise with one leg you really feel the same symptoms, another option can be to start with straight leg heel raises as it may allow you to load the tendon more but without the heavy stretch+compression effect of the bent knee ones.
Thank you for the information. I'm actually in physical therapy because I tore the tendon next to it and they can't figure out what's wrong with my achilles now. I'm positive it's because I went from walking several miles a day and working on the ladder to complete immobilization for 8 weeks while they couldn't get me into an MRI.
Thank you for your insight. I’m a pretty young person (early 20s) but I haven’t been physically active in a few years. I started work at an Amazon warehouse and almost immediately both of my Achilles tendons became super stiff in the morning. I’m lifting heavy boxes/bags and pulling them on around wheeled carts that can weight like 300-500lbs (sometimes up ramps). I think the physical workload has been a shock to my body as it is trying to keep up. It’s good to know my Achilles stiffness isn’t super serious, but it does make me want to start looking for less physical work before it becomes a larger problem.
Under the guidance of PT Aly (Alison) we have made dramatic progress healing my achillies tendon. It takes time and work. We plan to resume racing early next month.
Thank you. Very informative and you made it easy for a layperson to understand. I had this condition very bad about a year ago. This is the best explanation that I’ve heard.
Okay this makes sense! I moved to a very hilly area. So while my walking distance isn’t new, the steep elevation is, plus I broke in my new sneakers during this walk so that may have contributed to it as well.
Sound like that could have done it. If it started only recently, it should recover really well if you just reduce the strain on your tendons for a while by avoiding flat shoes and wearing shoes with heels on them (like normal running shoes) and just easing off activities that really work it. You can find more treatment advice in this video but don't jump into rehab just yet - new cases really just needs a bit of rest: ruclips.net/video/H1nfgU1amvg/видео.html
Excellent video! Ive hadbthisbfor about 8 years and dealt with it. I juat started loiking up solutions today and this explanation is perfect 😊 ill go ahead and start statt doing that placing the legs against the wall and see how that goes. It always felt good, but i heard its good for drainage.
Nice explanation. Unfortunatelly many doctors' cure of any types of problems is "take a rest until the problem is gone". Well, sometimes it is good strategy but sometimes not. Sometimes I feel that for some doctors it is easier to say "do nothing" then to explain what kind of exercices can be done and which are not recommended.
Very helpful. Usually walk an hour each day along the firm sand at the beach, wearing joggers with orthotics in them. Did a couple of walks without shoes & orthotics, & suddenly pain. That obviously was the issue.
I've stated, noticing stiffness and little pain on only one foot, especially early mornings. It started after I had my baby about 4 months ago. I was taking BP meds (not anymore) so my MD says it's more than likely from fluid retention and weight gain🤔
It might be but if it is the tendon that feels stiff rather than the ankle as a whole, then it is more likely the tendon that is injured. If it is fluid retention the whole ankle area will feel stiff and it won't be limited to the tendon.
I suspect my age is not helping & also the seasonal change (here in northern New England, US) typically proves problematical for me. As I've gotten older, I find I am not able to walk as far as I normally would, additionally as winter approaches w/ the colder temperatures in place I experience more early morning stiffness & pain in the area. It really is a delicate balance between walking enough to get the benefit & walking too much & causing additional irritation to the area. Thanks for helping me to undestand the problem a little better!
It's also from our high acidic diet meat dairy grains ..not enough fruit n veg ..acidosis builds up in legs n feet ..try cutting out all processed foods n drinks
I've had it for 6 months... but i have NOT been exercising ... is it from wearing flipflops and UGGs?!?! Maybe? obviously, Yes I use to love to walk, miles a day! But long term side effects from something (I'm not allowed to say) chronic dizzy spells- Everything goes black... that make it hard to stay in motion... and all the doctors in Tennessee say there are ZERO chances that I am having side-effects because I must be psychotic if I think that. Still, I've lost 25 lbs and counting (I weighed 125 lbs this morning, 56.6 kg, 8.92 stone) I officially have high cholesterol, and I am officially terrified. I start p.t. on thursday, but most places won't let you in without current *thing Im not allowed to talk about* or harass the crap out f me to do it... So THANK YOU FOR YOUR VDEOS
The tightness in my achilles when i wake up varies. It feels tighter and more sore when i sleep on a soft bed. It feels much better on a firmer bed. Im usually a side sleeper. Is there any scientific explanation for this?
Not as far as I know. I'm assuming that the beds are in different locations (one at home and one in a hotel for instance) - could it be that it is actually not the bed but rather the activities you do during the day that affects it? E.g. you walk more or wear other shoes on day that you sleep at the place with the soft bed?
IVE NOTICED THAT MY HEELS MIGHT NOT HURT WHEN I FIRST PUT MY SHOES ON, BUT ONCE I DRIVE AND GET BACK ON MY FEET, THE STIFFNESS/PAIN RETURNS. ON/OFF ALL DURING THE DAY.
Thanks for this. Complete rupture of right Achilles a couple of years ago and and the left has been really sore in morning as well as the right recently and was petrified it was going to be a rupture in one or another so this is very reassuring. 😀
I have painful problems following a run. After a light stretch I start with a 1/2k walk, a normal walk. Then I go into a slow jog for one km. This is to loosen everything up and get the heart rate up a bit. The second km I run a bit faster…working on my breathing and concentrating on my stride. The 3rd km I’m going at a fast pace and then I finish with 3/4 km doing interval running and some of it is flat out. Back to a walk, slow down the heart, deep breathing for about 10 minutes. This structure is to allow my tendons , feet, calf and legs to warm up and stretch. The outer part of my heel still gets painful to walk and tendons are tight. If I start my run too fast, which I can run faster, I can barely walk the next day because of my foot. But I tend to ignore the pain in order to prioritize for my heart strength and lungs. I’ve tried everything and don’t know what to do about it.
I've recently made a video detailing all the treatment options for Achilles tendinopathy (which sounds like what you have) - you may find it useful: ruclips.net/video/H1nfgU1amvg/видео.html
Mine gets aggravated every time I walk a short distance. It's been going on for years. I'm starting to feel there is a cause somewhere else. I've changed my shoes using multiple types, did stretches, yoga, weight training, nothing works. As soon as I start walking it all comes back.
If you wanted help figuring this out and with getting back to your normal activities, this is something that our team of physios can help you with via video call. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.treatmyachilles.com/
A heel spur is a tiny piece of bone that grows on the heel bone. Tendonitis affects the tendon. YOu can have a heel spur without any problem in the tendon, you can also have tendonitis without any heel spurs, and then you can have both of them together. They don't really know yet if heel spurs cause tendonitis because patients who have them will often be able to recover from tendonitis but the spur remains. But when someone's tendonitis doesn't want to recover, they may go in and remove the spur to see if it helps.
@@TreatMyAchilles thanks doc. I have both on both feet. Growing up really poor and wearing really cheap shoes without any support damage my feet. Played sports from pee wee to high school ( football) . Never understood why my tendons were so sore hours after I played. Just would ice and take Motrin. Been 35 years and I have been dealing with this. 53 now, and I haven’t played a game of basketball ( full court) in 15-20 years. Hurts too run or sprint. I can jog for about 5-10 minutes then I have to stop and walk. Sounds like I need surgery. Something I really been avoiding for a very long time
This is exactly what I'm going through. Since the (intense) pain occurs when I first wake up in the morning I'm wondering if there are sleeping positions that are detrimental, or beneficial, to achilles tendonopothy.
Hi Beth - not really. The pain you feel is usually a bit exaggerated because everything has become a bit stiff from lying still for so long. Something that can help is if you gently point your foot up and down 10 to 20 times before getting out of bed - not forcing it too move but just getting the circulation going. As your rehab and exercises start to strengthen your tendon and it recovers, this morning pain will subside. Alison has just made a brilliant video where she talks about all of this in more detail - it is due to come out next week and it is called: Why not to use night splints, so perhaps keep an eye out for it.
I have been experimenting, when I sleep on my sides my feet get pointed and turned in. I barely slept last night but stayed vigilant about keeping my ankle in a 90 angle. My achilles was way better in the morning. I may invest in the products that splint then for sleeping. Could very well be anecdotal and just my personal issue / reaction.
Thank you very much for all the info. I have had archilles tendonitis for over 3 years now, I learned to live and run with it 😃 Like you said, it is one of those rare injuries if you stop walking/running it actually gets worse not better 👍 I feel the stiffness in the morning in the first steps but it goes away very quickly. It is a morning routine for me 😃 Stiffness when I first got it was much worse 3 years ago.
@@WilliamsShakeria Hello. I hardly feel pain (expect one case). I feel some soreness in the morning that goes away with walking around. The one case I start to feel pain is if I drive a lot during the day. My issue is on my right foot, so if I drive around a lot, especially in stop and go traffic I start to feel it a lot. I don't get the same feeling from anything else, even from running long distances (Actually when I first got it, it was so bad that sometimes I was doing stop and go with my left foot with automatic transmission). When I do feel it, I use a massage device or use my thumbs to massage the tendon and calves for 5-10 mins then it goes away instantly. I tried a lot of things for pain, calf raises, calf drops, some other stretches etc but for me massage works the best.
@@WilliamsShakeria I bought this ''Beurer FM 200''. It DOES NOT solve the tendonitis problem for sure, just to be clear. You should not buy it with that intention. However it does relieve the pain for me, especially in sore spots, it does work quite well. I feel it when I use it 😆
@@WilliamsShakeria Hi, I’m having the same problem as you. I would suggest you try the massage roller first buying any devices. The roller works well with me so far. Just get it from the Kmart, try the soft or normal one first. Remember not to massage the areas close to the tendon.
I injured my heel/tendon playing golf on a steep upward slope. Its been painful for around three months now despite having two or three rest periods (not playing). I have the morning soreness which doesn’t get much better throughout the day. I wondered if you think a TENS machine could be used to help, I have one for a wrist strain and it helps but Im not sure it’s appropriate for this? Many thanks for taking the time to make these vids. 😊
TENS only helps with temporary pain relief - it doesn't do anything for healing but also don't carry any risks. So, you can use it if you find it helps to make things more comfortable. I've discussed the best evidence-based treatments in this video: ruclips.net/video/H1nfgU1amvg/видео.html
I had pretty bad pain in the morning that started when I visited a new PT for my at. He told me to stretch every day. But I felt like that kind of movement made it worse. So after researching for myself my guess is that my issue is insertional. A lot of the rehab aggregated my at, after changing it it's much better.
I was diagnosed with haglund's deformity a few months ago and its been a nightmare taking the first few steps after sitting for a while or first thing in the morning. I'm going to seek PT first hopefully that works.
I've been battling with so called "achilles tendonitis/tendopathy" on both feet. Right foot is worse. The type of AT is "Insertional".... I've been going to a Chiropractor and I've been treated with ART, cupping, ion patches and dry needling. Along with that PT and also I've been with a podiatrist and I was measured for custom orthotics. Also, I have been seen by a orthopedic doctor. I was diagnosed by her back in April 23. Ive been having cruiciating pain since March 14th. I feel like I am getting better but its so slow and some days it hurts more than others.... especially in the AM. I am waiting for my customized orthotics. , I guess what I am looking for is a suggestion or new techniques that I dont know of that may speed up my recovery. If anyone has had customized orthotics did they help?
Hi Brenda - the most effective treatment for this is getting the load management right. If you are having days that are worse than others it usually means that you have done stuff on that day that placed a strain on your Achilles that was more than what it can currently handle. Your physio or chiro should help you figure out the ideal activities to do in your day and how to combine them best with your exercises etc.
Thanks so much for this! Very helpful. One question: is it possible through the right treatment and rehabilitation to return the muscle tissue to the proper parallel fiber state, and reduce the amount of fluid between those collagen fibers? Is that just part of the natural healing process, or are there other steps that must be taken?
Yes, your tendon can get strong and healthy - the most important treatment is mix of rest + exercise - if you get that right then it allows it to recover and grow strong again. Other treatments can sometimes be useful but for most cases this is enough. I've discussed all the treatment options in detail in this video: ruclips.net/video/H1nfgU1amvg/видео.html
Yes!!! I’m 4 months post op( Sept 8th) I almost fall over in the morning with the pain. I’m a ex-professional athlete. I was playing flag Football when I ruptured mine Aug 13th 2:52
Informative video ..I'd like to ask about the acceptable time of relative rest for recovary after the over use excercises that followed by mild stiffness in a40 years man ?? How many dayes ?
There really isn’t a limit. You only start increasing your activity as your tendon recovers and you build your strength through the strength training - we set specific targets for our patients depending on what we find in our assessments combined with their goals.. So we can’t say “go back to sport after x days”. You have to restore the tendon’s strength and function first. This usually takes between 4 and 12 months and all depends on how long you’ve had the injury for, how quickly you start the correct treatment plan, and how quickly your body heals. But this doesn’t mean that you will be doing the same level of relative rest during that period. Your activities will slowly increase. Hope this makes sense. This is also something that our team of physios can help you with via video call. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.treatmyachilles.com/
I’ve had a few patients where it has irritated the insertion of the Achilles where it attaches to the heel bone. But it takes quite a lot of driving for that to happen.
This is an eye-opener and something I've wondered for many years. I drive upwards of 50,000 km a year and KNOW that affects my right heel. I recently had xrays that found heel spurs in the same foot from running I assume and I have achilles tondonitis. A full meal deal and I can't get healed. I'm icing more than anything right now but will increase the ibuprofin. I think my bursa is inflamed as well because of redness on back of heel, again affected by driving. Thank for bringing that up.
My pain seemed to start when I bought some new trainers and they were a bit high up the ankle. This was over two years ago. I started a part time job a year and a half a go and I walk about 11,000 steps in four hours four days a week. I am 62 years old and overweight and do no other exercise. Iam active in my job but now both achilles hurt. I wake up in the morning with sore ankles and can hardly walk for a short while until I get going. I sometimes gets waves of pain, like burning heat in them. I also struggle with aching feet in general as my circulation is poor and have swollen ankles and wear compression socks. I can't afford any treatment and the physio at the doctors only gave me stretching exercises to do. Not sure what I can do as sometimes the ache is so horrible
Hi @binniesbags I have just made a video (still needs editing) about gentle exercises that can help for very painful tendons, but it also sounds as if you need to review your shoes if your feet hurt in general. Some other videos to watch: How to manage a painful tendon: ruclips.net/video/mLpBpFV1mww/видео.html How heel lift inserts can sometimes help: ruclips.net/video/crzrN0KseWg/видео.html
If your Achilles is super painful at night you need to be looking at: 1. Is there something that is causing an inflammatory response e.g. bursa or calcification also present that may benefit from extra treatments that aren't used for tendinopathy e.g. medication 2. Or are you doing too much during the day and causing it to be overworked and painful 3. Or alternatively, are you doing too little in the day, causing it also to be more uncomfortable.
Hey, excellent video. That is exactly how mine feels like. Roughly 2 years ago I did my right leg achilles(I feel like tendon has been recovered properly but not the strenght&muscles I had), now I been struggeling with the pain in my left(stronger leg). Does it means I am overdoing my excerises or just simply do I lean more on the left side cuz the right side isn't clearly strong as it used to be? I am playing football and im really struggeling with the left leg achilles in the mornings after sessions. I been always thinking it might be tearing slowly, but as I just found it its clearly not? Should I just take it more easy and concentrate doing lighter sessions according to pain levels in the morning? But still if I think back I been trying to build it back months now yet every time I have a proper game or heavier session the pain&sore&tight can be next level in the morning for days. Or is it just lack of strenght generally in glutes,hamstrings, calves etc. Any help&information very welcome. thanks
Hi Karel, We cannot provide individual treatment advice without doing an in-depth assessment of your injury and your personal circumstances, as the advice might not be appropriate for you. You're welcome to book a video consultation with one of our physios if you would like an assessment and a personalised treatment plan: www.treatmyachilles.com/
That can happen - changing hormone levels, medications or other factors can cause that. The treatment is similar to treating cases caused by overuse except that one also have to consider what can be done about the cause in these cases - you can find more advice about treatment here: ruclips.net/video/H1nfgU1amvg/видео.html
Hiya Maryke, thanks for the video. I’ve consulted with a PT and know exactly what to do for my heels, and I have a plan. I’ve had insertional for 2 months, and my plan began yesterday. Based on your experience, if I’m starting at 4 sets of 45 second isometric holds a day, how long until you think I can gain plyometric ability?
I have no idea - it all depends on how your tendon reacts to the exercises, how much your strength deficit is etc. Ask the physio who gave you the exercises - they should be able to make a more educated guess.
i dont know if i have if i have it but think i do, i just started using custom insoles, i play american football and only notice it when i am sitting around but it goes away after doing stuff
Sounds like you may have mild irritation of your tendons. So, try and figure out what is currently making it worse and try to reduce your training load a bit so you can allow them to recover. In cases like yours it can work really well to just give them a bit of time to recover and you often don't have to reduce all your sport, just the parts that work it super hard. If you want more specific rehab advice and help with getting back to your normal activities, this is something that our team of physios can help you with via video call. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.treatmyachilles.com
The swelling usually only starts to go down once you start the correct treatment plan consisting of gentle exercise and relative rest - you can find more advice about treatment here: ruclips.net/video/H1nfgU1amvg/видео.html
Ouch I have a small protruding bone. Feels better when I flex my foot and if oi walk. Confused as to what it is. It started 6 months ago from excessive dancing. I dislike going to doctors, wondering if there's anything I can do from home???I did my knee in as well 😢7O but FELT like 40 before all this🤨both very painful
The first step is usually to get it properly diagnosed - it can be either: 1. Achilles tendonitis - here's a video on how to diagnose that: ruclips.net/video/cNOxd3w37K0/видео.html 2. Impingement - here's a video on how to diagnose and treat that: ruclips.net/video/B6xADphGRP4/видео.html If you wanted help with figuring it out and getting back to your normal activities, this is something that our team of physios can help you with via video call. My colleague Ross is very experienced in helping dancers and he can also look at your knee at the same time. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.treatmyachilles.com/treatment-packages
You will have to find a way in which you can still train but reduce the load a bit by adapting your training and volume a bit. It can't recover if you continue to push it past its current capacity. If you want help figuring this out, this is something that our team of physios can help you with via video call. My colleague Kevin has helped several dancers overcome Achilles injuries and I can recommend him without hesitation. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.treatmyachilles.com/treatment-packages
The evidence shows that it might help reduce pain for some people but not for everyone and it doesn't really provide much support. Ali discusses it in this video: ruclips.net/video/gu53pA_2ri0/видео.html
Mine is the opposite at 1st. I'd have long skate days. Sore by night & woke up better but again came bk after flat shoe skates. Im used ro barefoot on hardwood & tile but walking shoes for work & flat for skate
Sounds like you likely then just overdid a bit with too much skating in flat shoes - if you are able to switch to wearing shoes with more of a heel on them (like running shoes) or add heel lifts into your shoes, it can help your tendons to calm down and recover - this video explains it: ruclips.net/video/crzrN0KseWg/видео.html
I’m waiting for a hospital appt for my AT and PF in both feet. It’s excruciating, all day long now. I’m still working and trying to cope with massage and painkillers but my dog walks are a lot shorter and I’m fed up.
The type of shoes you wear can make a really big difference. Plantar fasciitis usually likes a bit of an ach support and AT likes a shoe that has a bit of a heel on them, like normal running shoes. So stay away from flat shoes. You may find these videos useful. About why Achilles tendons like a raised heel: ruclips.net/video/crzrN0KseWg/видео.html And tips for Plantar fasciitis: ruclips.net/video/JXyFJnIifuY/видео.html Also, just be careful with doing calf stretches - I know that can make the plantar fasciitis feel better but it can often irritate the Achilles.
She is very honest and genuine while giving good information
With this channel, I don‘t need to see a Dr. You are so right on my case. I have made much progress, and my tendon is becoming stronger.
Never had any problems while I was active. Only after sitting around being sedentary, deconditioned is when my Achilles and everything else started hurting. So I'm doing yoga, cardio and strength training.
I've learned so much from this channel. Of all the doctors I've visited, medical posts of people's experiences on reddit.. RUclips, social media, etc. This channel and the information given on the achilles injuries is superior. Even though this injury sucks, I always feel better listening to you speak. You clearly all are very good at putting yourselves in the patients shoes because all of the things you discuss are certainly the things that go through my mind.. those things I worry about and questions I ask. Thank you so much for doing what you do. I hope I never need to get a consult with your company but its assuring knowing its an option if I can't do this on my own.
Well said. She's amazing. So well explained. Thanks again
I didn't start having this pain until I became older. True it dissipates within minutes. ❤ in any event I believe it's a condition with aging. 😮your commentary was right on point.
Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks a lot. I was experiencing Achilles tendon last two weeks and the "tear" worry was something creeping in the mind making me somewhat restless. Rather was really fearing the tear as that will stop my physical activities to good extent. Your explanation removes that fear . Thank you soooo much dear. Looks like destiny made me come across this video.
Glad it helped!
That title tag was so extremely specific and relevant that I've gotta stay and watch the video lol.
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So happy I've found this channel! I'm a trail/ ultra runner and started having problems with my Achilles like 4 years ago when I went from road running to trail running. It got to a point where I couldn't run, but I never really stopped. However, running uphill was really painful. Did PT for a while and got a lot better, I can now run with no pain, but still very painful and stiff in the morning, and the back of the heel has been swollen ever since!
I'm glad you find the videos useful! This video may also give you some ideas: ruclips.net/video/H1nfgU1amvg/видео.html
I'm also an ultra runner . 3 weeks ago I was doing a 22 mile trail run. I began chaffing around mile 11 and my running form switched to avoid irritation. Then around mile 19 , boom , I felt some pain coming from the sides of my heel and in back of the heel. I stopped running until the pain went away which took about 5 minutes . I continued running downhill with less pain. Note the day before I did intervals.
I raced a 50k the following week with some pain around my ankle and still got 9th.
3 weeks later it still lingers around my ankle and I have physical therapy in 2 days. I'm also requesting an MRI because my friend who's also a doctor and a more experienced ultra runner told me to do so
☝️ THAT'S the problem - its when I get up from resting (sitting or lying) that It's the worst.
I need to make an updated video for how to treat this but in the meantime this one can provide some ideas: ruclips.net/video/0Hb3FS_xG-A/видео.html
This is what am going through right now. Agony!
Me too! It’s been almost a year of living like this. Stiff upon waking, incorporating from any kind of rest. Started with a lot of pain on the heel
I work as a cna 12 hour shifts and everytime i get up from the computer I have to start slow cause my achilles feel so tight and my feet tingle :( I am 38 and in good shape but man my feet feel ALOT OLDER making hard to want to exercise any more :(
Yes its horrible pain when I wake up in the morning or get up after sitting!!
Great advise , this has really helped with my recovery. The morning pain was something nobody had any answers to , until I found your channel. Keep up the great work , your knowledge is so helpful to many of us
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Hello Marika, This video is the best analysis of achilles tendon pain and stiffness. You have been able to explain in crystal clear details of what can and what happens to most ppl who are in a similar position. Thank you for sharing the information.
I do a lot of walking and when I'm not walking I do skipping at home.
I ruptured my tendon shortly after, but was fee the pain & stiffness long before.
Thanks for the information.
Glad it was helpful!
This is exactly what I need to hear! Started playing volleyball again this month since I last played in 2009. I regularly exercise like doing HIIT, functional strength training and running. But sports is a different kind of animal after being away for that long. I’ll remind myself to take it slow, do a lot more strengthening sessions and rest more in between training days.
Achilles himself could not have explained this better. This was super helpful. Thank you 🫶
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I injured my achilles tendon over a year and a half ago. It is painful in the morning as well as throughout the day, and not one Dr or p/t told me about this information. Even at night it's sensitive when sleeping. Thank you, I really hope this channel helps me finally heal. Thank you!
You're welcome!
It will not on its own. For the past 1 year i am suffering with this. Now i started taking homeopathi medicins and i am getting relief. Now 75% pain gone. If u r interested you can try.
I'm an ultra runner . 3 weeks ago I was doing a 22 mile trail run. I began chaffing around mile 11 and my running form switched to avoid irritation. Then around mile 19 , boom , I felt some pain coming from the sides of my heel and in back of the heel. I stopped running until the pain went away which took about 5 minutes . I continued running downhill with less pain. Note the day before I did intervals.
I raced a 50k the following week with some pain around my ankle and still got 9th.
3 weeks later it still lingers around my ankle and I have physical therapy in 2 days. I'm also requesting an MRI because my friend who's also a doctor and a more experienced ultra runner told me to do so
I already took xrays and nothing is broken, i did continue running easy miles with no long runs but during my runs i get pain in front of my ankle, on the interior just above my ankle and in the back of my heel. I feel like it transitions throughout my ankle. Hopefully nothing is ruptured and wont require surgery
She is so right😊...wrong shoes and walking on rough terrain. Great video...Thank you...
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All my worries are gone! THANK YHOU!
Thanks for this. It's really concerning how debilitating this problem is. I'm basically having difficulty even walking at this stage as I have the problem in both ankles. The MRI report states there is thickening of the tendon and I've been given a series of exercises to do but as soon as I walk at all, it flares almost immediately.
You may want to check what shoes your wear and if using a heel lift insole can help ruclips.net/video/crzrN0KseWg/видео.html
@@TreatMyAchilles thank you!
Same here.
Similar problem here. Takes a few days of doing basically nothing to get rid of it, and walking is almost all I do. And not even anything wild. A not too fast 5 k (about an hour, with a few exercises in between) most mornings, and one longer walk (about 15k) once a week. But not walking is just not an option if I want to keep my weight under control.
Did you end up figuring out how to relieve it? Mine always seems to hurt regardless what I do. It is embarrassing to almost have to limp every single time I get up from sitting at work. I'm thinking of trying that KT tape
Dankie Maryke, dit is nou presies die video waarna ek opsoek was!
Groete
Goed om te hoor! Dalk sal jy hierdie video ook nuttig vind: ruclips.net/video/H1nfgU1amvg/видео.html
This makes more sense than anything else Ive heard on the topic and maps with my experience with the irritated tendon - But great to have it confirmed - Thanks for posting
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That was a extremely helpful video, I really appreciate how you broke everything down so well. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Wonderful video, thanks a lot for this! Rehab my tendons, one step at a time! Merci
Wow, LOVE this type of informative video, especially since it's devoid of all the fluff and razzmatazz we so often see.
So glad!
Fabulous video, thanks. I love how you explain things. Very insightful and professional. You have helped me before with an injury, now again. Keep it up!
Two years ago, when I was 63, I managed to run up 81 steps ( and down again of course ) 50 times in 1 hour 7 minutes.
I had 40 years of pain, siffness and fatigue and my prmises athletic sprinting career was ruined, before my disease was finally diagnosed in 2019
Now with a drug called Imraldi , Ive got my strength back and have been really going for it.
Both my Achilles tendons have got a bit sore, so Im goung to follow your rehab program.
Thank you for explaining things
This is what I needed to hear. Thank you so much
You are welcome
Awesome video. That was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!!!!
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This was such a helpful video and cleared up so many doubts I had , got a new subscriber! Many thanks
Awesome, thank you!
This is super-helpful. I re-aggravated an old ankle injury by running on the beach (started 5K twice a week after previously only doing like half that once a week), and, what I think really did it, jumping onto and off of fallen trees. Yeah, I'm 40...also in the best shape of my life, and I refuse to accept that that's the sort of thing I can't do anymore. I just need to make my muscles and tendons strong enough to be able to do it. But now I realize that I've probably been too aggressive with my rehab. Like Knees Over Toes guy says, you shouldn't feel any pain. I was like, come on, shouldn't I do things that feel a little uncomfortable? Apparently maybe not, take a step back, do something even easier, keep doing it until I can do the harder thing with no discomfort, and work up from there. Maybe just jog slowly, avoid heavy impacts like jumping, only do it once a week... Bent knee calf raises seems to hit exactly the right spot; guess I should stick to doing it with both legs at the same time, which I can do without feeling any discomfort at all, instead of trying to work through the mild discomfort of doing it on the injured foot by itself.
You're spot one - only thing I can add is that if you mean that when you do a bent leg heel raise with one leg you really feel the same symptoms, another option can be to start with straight leg heel raises as it may allow you to load the tendon more but without the heavy stretch+compression effect of the bent knee ones.
Thank you for the information. I'm actually in physical therapy because I tore the tendon next to it and they can't figure out what's wrong with my achilles now. I'm positive it's because I went from walking several miles a day and working on the ladder to complete immobilization for 8 weeks while they couldn't get me into an MRI.
i went from having no dog to having a dog ... that's the reason 😂
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Omg same here 😂😂😂
Thank you. I was diagnosed today, and my thoughts were "I'm too scared to do anything because I'll keep tearing it" thanks
Thank you. So encouraging and informative.
So glad!
Thank you for your insight. I’m a pretty young person (early 20s) but I haven’t been physically active in a few years. I started work at an Amazon warehouse and almost immediately both of my Achilles tendons became super stiff in the morning. I’m lifting heavy boxes/bags and pulling them on around wheeled carts that can weight like 300-500lbs (sometimes up ramps). I think the physical workload has been a shock to my body as it is trying to keep up. It’s good to know my Achilles stiffness isn’t super serious, but it does make me want to start looking for less physical work before it becomes a larger problem.
How you feeling now?
These videos are great! Thanks.
You are welcome!
Under the guidance of PT Aly (Alison) we have made dramatic progress healing my achillies tendon. It takes time and work. We plan to resume racing early next month.
If only I saw this video a few years ago, thank you
Thanks for watching!
Thank you very much I like the way you express yourself.
You are so welcome
Thank you. Very informative and you made it easy for a layperson to understand. I had this condition very bad about a year ago. This is the best explanation that I’ve heard.
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Okay this makes sense! I moved to a very hilly area. So while my walking distance isn’t new, the steep elevation is, plus I broke in my new sneakers during this walk so that may have contributed to it as well.
Sound like that could have done it. If it started only recently, it should recover really well if you just reduce the strain on your tendons for a while by avoiding flat shoes and wearing shoes with heels on them (like normal running shoes) and just easing off activities that really work it. You can find more treatment advice in this video but don't jump into rehab just yet - new cases really just needs a bit of rest: ruclips.net/video/H1nfgU1amvg/видео.html
Oh my goodness. This is exactly the trouble I came here hoping to figure out!
SO well explained. Truly appreciate it.
What a useful video! Thank you so much
You're very welcome!
Thank you very much for this informational video it help me a lot to gain confidence to play again thanks
Glad it helped!
Excellent video! Ive hadbthisbfor about 8 years and dealt with it. I juat started loiking up solutions today and this explanation is perfect 😊 ill go ahead and start statt doing that placing the legs against the wall and see how that goes. It always felt good, but i heard its good for drainage.
Nice explanation. Unfortunatelly many doctors' cure of any types of problems is "take a rest until the problem is gone". Well, sometimes it is good strategy but sometimes not. Sometimes I feel that for some doctors it is easier to say "do nothing" then to explain what kind of exercices can be done and which are not recommended.
Very helpful. Usually walk an hour each day along the firm sand at the beach, wearing joggers with orthotics in them.
Did a couple of walks without shoes & orthotics, & suddenly pain. That obviously was the issue.
Thanks for sharing!
I've stated, noticing stiffness and little pain on only one foot, especially early mornings. It started after I had my baby about 4 months ago. I was taking BP meds (not anymore) so my MD says it's more than likely from fluid retention and weight gain🤔
It might be but if it is the tendon that feels stiff rather than the ankle as a whole, then it is more likely the tendon that is injured. If it is fluid retention the whole ankle area will feel stiff and it won't be limited to the tendon.
I suspect my age is not helping & also the seasonal change (here in northern New England, US) typically proves problematical for me. As I've gotten older, I find I am not able to walk as far as I normally would, additionally as winter approaches w/ the colder temperatures in place I experience more early morning stiffness & pain in the area. It really is a delicate balance between walking enough to get the benefit & walking too much & causing additional irritation to the area. Thanks for helping me to undestand the problem a little better!
Glad you found the video useful!
It's also from our high acidic diet meat dairy grains ..not enough fruit n veg ..acidosis builds up in legs n feet ..try cutting out all processed foods n drinks
I've had it for 6 months... but i have NOT been exercising ... is it from wearing flipflops and UGGs?!?! Maybe? obviously, Yes I use to love to walk, miles a day! But long term side effects from something (I'm not allowed to say) chronic dizzy spells- Everything goes black... that make it hard to stay in motion... and all the doctors in Tennessee say there are ZERO chances that I am having side-effects because I must be psychotic if I think that. Still, I've lost 25 lbs and counting (I weighed 125 lbs this morning, 56.6 kg, 8.92 stone) I officially have high cholesterol, and I am officially terrified. I start p.t. on thursday, but most places won't let you in without current *thing Im not allowed to talk about* or harass the crap out f me to do it... So THANK YOU FOR YOUR VDEOS
The tightness in my achilles when i wake up varies. It feels tighter and more sore when i sleep on a soft bed. It feels much better on a firmer bed. Im usually a side sleeper. Is there any scientific explanation for this?
Not as far as I know. I'm assuming that the beds are in different locations (one at home and one in a hotel for instance) - could it be that it is actually not the bed but rather the activities you do during the day that affects it? E.g. you walk more or wear other shoes on day that you sleep at the place with the soft bed?
IVE NOTICED THAT MY HEELS MIGHT NOT HURT WHEN I FIRST PUT MY SHOES ON, BUT ONCE I DRIVE AND GET BACK ON MY FEET, THE STIFFNESS/PAIN RETURNS. ON/OFF ALL DURING THE DAY.
Thanks for this. Complete rupture of right Achilles a couple of years ago and and the left has been really sore in morning as well as the right recently and was petrified it was going to be a rupture in one or another so this is very reassuring. 😀
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I have painful problems following a run. After a light stretch I start with a 1/2k walk, a normal walk. Then I go into a slow jog for one km. This is to loosen everything up and get the heart rate up a bit. The second km I run a bit faster…working on my breathing and concentrating on my stride. The 3rd km I’m going at a fast pace and then I finish with 3/4 km doing interval running and some of it is flat out. Back to a walk, slow down the heart, deep breathing for about 10 minutes. This structure is to allow my tendons , feet, calf and legs to warm up and stretch. The outer part of my heel still gets painful to walk and tendons are tight. If I start my run too fast, which I can run faster, I can barely walk the next day because of my foot. But I tend to ignore the pain in order to prioritize for my heart strength and lungs. I’ve tried everything and don’t know what to do about it.
I've recently made a video detailing all the treatment options for Achilles tendinopathy (which sounds like what you have) - you may find it useful: ruclips.net/video/H1nfgU1amvg/видео.html
Scientific explanation of the problem.
Great film thanks
Very informative. Thanks.
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superb info! thank you my friend
Glad it was helpful!
This was great - thank you
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Mine gets aggravated every time I walk a short distance. It's been going on for years. I'm starting to feel there is a cause somewhere else. I've changed my shoes using multiple types, did stretches, yoga, weight training, nothing works. As soon as I start walking it all comes back.
If you wanted help figuring this out and with getting back to your normal activities, this is something that our team of physios can help you with via video call. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.treatmyachilles.com/
Truly brilliant
Question Doc? What’s the difference between heal spurs and tendonitis of the Achilles’ tendon ?
A heel spur is a tiny piece of bone that grows on the heel bone. Tendonitis affects the tendon. YOu can have a heel spur without any problem in the tendon, you can also have tendonitis without any heel spurs, and then you can have both of them together. They don't really know yet if heel spurs cause tendonitis because patients who have them will often be able to recover from tendonitis but the spur remains. But when someone's tendonitis doesn't want to recover, they may go in and remove the spur to see if it helps.
@@TreatMyAchilles thanks doc. I have both on both feet. Growing up really poor and wearing really cheap shoes without any support damage my feet. Played sports from pee wee to high school ( football) . Never understood why my tendons were so sore hours after I played. Just would ice and take Motrin. Been 35 years and I have been dealing with this. 53 now, and I haven’t played a game of basketball ( full court) in 15-20 years. Hurts too run or sprint. I can jog for about 5-10 minutes then I have to stop and walk. Sounds like I need surgery. Something I really been avoiding for a very long time
This is exactly what I'm going through. Since the (intense) pain occurs when I first wake up in the morning I'm wondering if there are sleeping positions that are detrimental, or beneficial, to achilles tendonopothy.
Hi Beth - not really. The pain you feel is usually a bit exaggerated because everything has become a bit stiff from lying still for so long. Something that can help is if you gently point your foot up and down 10 to 20 times before getting out of bed - not forcing it too move but just getting the circulation going. As your rehab and exercises start to strengthen your tendon and it recovers, this morning pain will subside. Alison has just made a brilliant video where she talks about all of this in more detail - it is due to come out next week and it is called: Why not to use night splints, so perhaps keep an eye out for it.
I have been experimenting, when I sleep on my sides my feet get pointed and turned in. I barely slept last night but stayed vigilant about keeping my ankle in a 90 angle. My achilles was way better in the morning. I may invest in the products that splint then for sleeping. Could very well be anecdotal and just my personal issue / reaction.
Thank you very much for all the info. I have had archilles tendonitis for over 3 years now, I learned to live and run with it 😃 Like you said, it is one of those rare injuries if you stop walking/running it actually gets worse not better 👍 I feel the stiffness in the morning in the first steps but it goes away very quickly. It is a morning routine for me 😃 Stiffness when I first got it was much worse 3 years ago.
What did you do for the pain? I feel pain and soreness almost every morning and at night before bed.
@@WilliamsShakeria Hello. I hardly feel pain (expect one case). I feel some soreness in the morning that goes away with walking around. The one case I start to feel pain is if I drive a lot during the day. My issue is on my right foot, so if I drive around a lot, especially in stop and go traffic I start to feel it a lot. I don't get the same feeling from anything else, even from running long distances (Actually when I first got it, it was so bad that sometimes I was doing stop and go with my left foot with automatic transmission). When I do feel it, I use a massage device or use my thumbs to massage the tendon and calves for 5-10 mins then it goes away instantly. I tried a lot of things for pain, calf raises, calf drops, some other stretches etc but for me massage works the best.
@@emirgokcen1906 Thank you! I’ll buy a massage device….any suggestions?!
@@WilliamsShakeria I bought this ''Beurer FM 200''. It DOES NOT solve the tendonitis problem for sure, just to be clear. You should not buy it with that intention. However it does relieve the pain for me, especially in sore spots, it does work quite well. I feel it when I use it 😆
@@WilliamsShakeria Hi, I’m having the same problem as you. I would suggest you try the massage roller first buying any devices. The roller works well with me so far. Just get it from the Kmart, try the soft or normal one first. Remember not to massage the areas close to the tendon.
I love this channel
I injured my heel/tendon playing golf on a steep upward slope. Its been painful for around three months now despite having two or three rest periods (not playing). I have the morning soreness which doesn’t get much better throughout the day. I wondered if you think a TENS machine could be used to help, I have one for a wrist strain and it helps but Im not sure it’s appropriate for this?
Many thanks for taking the time to make these vids. 😊
TENS only helps with temporary pain relief - it doesn't do anything for healing but also don't carry any risks. So, you can use it if you find it helps to make things more comfortable. I've discussed the best evidence-based treatments in this video: ruclips.net/video/H1nfgU1amvg/видео.html
People have been making jokes on me that I walked like 'Robocop' when I stood up from the chair 😣😖
🙈 This video has more advice for if you get pain and stiffness after sitting still: ruclips.net/video/Cbm7SK9mBnE/видео.html
Omg & I thought I walked crazy & every one ask what’s wrong. Those first few steps ‘I’m holding on to stuff’ it’s awful.
Great vid thank you!
Glad you liked it!
Feeling this as I got my running back up to 20+ miles a week. Is it recommended I take some time off to heal? If so, how much?
Going on 5 years with this pain 😢
😞Perhaps this video where I discuss all the best treatment options can be of use: ruclips.net/video/H1nfgU1amvg/видео.html
Wonderful thank you 👌
Welcome 😊
I had pretty bad pain in the morning that started when I visited a new PT for my at. He told me to stretch every day. But I felt like that kind of movement made it worse. So after researching for myself my guess is that my issue is insertional. A lot of the rehab aggregated my at, after changing it it's much better.
I was just about to say that you need to stop stretching and then I saw that you already figured it out!
@@TreatMyAchilles TBH, I've had about 5 different practitioners and noone have identified that it's probably insertional.... Pretty disappointing.
I was diagnosed with haglund's deformity a few months ago and its been a nightmare taking the first few steps after sitting for a while or first thing in the morning. I'm going to seek PT first hopefully that works.
Here's our video on Haglund's deformity, in case you haven't seen it: ruclips.net/video/Q5ay6kc2x2g/видео.html
I've been battling with so called "achilles tendonitis/tendopathy" on both feet. Right foot is worse. The type of AT is "Insertional".... I've been going to a Chiropractor and I've been treated with ART, cupping, ion patches and dry needling. Along with that PT and also I've been with a podiatrist and I was measured for custom orthotics. Also, I have been seen by a orthopedic doctor. I was diagnosed by her back in April 23. Ive been having cruiciating pain since March 14th. I feel like I am getting better but its so slow and some days it hurts more than others.... especially in the AM. I am waiting for my customized orthotics. , I guess what I am looking for is a suggestion or new techniques that I dont know of that may speed up my recovery. If anyone has had customized orthotics did they help?
Hi Brenda - the most effective treatment for this is getting the load management right. If you are having days that are worse than others it usually means that you have done stuff on that day that placed a strain on your Achilles that was more than what it can currently handle. Your physio or chiro should help you figure out the ideal activities to do in your day and how to combine them best with your exercises etc.
I have had customized orthotics for five years. It hasn't eliminated my tendinopathy. However, it has helped the pain become reduced.
Thank you you help me so much
Happy to help
Thanks so much for this! Very helpful. One question: is it possible through the right treatment and rehabilitation to return the muscle tissue to the proper parallel fiber state, and reduce the amount of fluid between those collagen fibers? Is that just part of the natural healing process, or are there other steps that must be taken?
Yes, your tendon can get strong and healthy - the most important treatment is mix of rest + exercise - if you get that right then it allows it to recover and grow strong again. Other treatments can sometimes be useful but for most cases this is enough. I've discussed all the treatment options in detail in this video: ruclips.net/video/H1nfgU1amvg/видео.html
Thank you!
Welcome!
Very good video
Thanks
Yes!!! I’m 4 months post op( Sept 8th) I almost fall over in the morning with the pain. I’m a ex-professional athlete. I was playing flag Football when I ruptured mine Aug 13th 2:52
Mine hurt not only in the morning but also after driving for a while, especially after exercise then driving, when I first get out of the car.
Yes, that is actually a typical sign - whenever you sit still for a period of time and then try to move.
Informative video ..I'd like to ask about the acceptable time of relative rest for recovary after the over use excercises that followed by mild stiffness in a40 years man ?? How many dayes ?
There really isn’t a limit. You only start increasing your activity as your tendon recovers and you build your strength through the strength training - we set specific targets for our patients depending on what we find in our assessments combined with their goals.. So we can’t say “go back to sport after x days”. You have to restore the tendon’s strength and function first. This usually takes between 4 and 12 months and all depends on how long you’ve had the injury for, how quickly you start the correct treatment plan, and how quickly your body heals. But this doesn’t mean that you will be doing the same level of relative rest during that period. Your activities will slowly increase. Hope this makes sense.
This is also something that our team of physios can help you with via video call. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.treatmyachilles.com/
I'm guessing too much car driving can cause stiffness too, what do you think?
I’ve had a few patients where it has irritated the insertion of the Achilles where it attaches to the heel bone. But it takes quite a lot of driving for that to happen.
personally, I agree because am a driver, and since I hurt my ankle and my Achilles started hurting I haven't healed in over 2 years
@@TreatMyAchilles thanks a lotttt
@@TreatMyAchilles I guess adjusting seat and having extra space helps
This is an eye-opener and something I've wondered for many years. I drive upwards of 50,000 km a year and KNOW that affects my right heel. I recently had xrays that found heel spurs in the same foot from running I assume and I have achilles tondonitis. A full meal deal and I can't get healed. I'm icing more than anything right now but will increase the ibuprofin. I think my bursa is inflamed as well because of redness on back of heel, again affected by driving. Thank for bringing that up.
I’ve tried everything but still can’t seem to reduce the swelling.
So frustrating.
This video may perhaps give you some ideas ruclips.net/video/H1nfgU1amvg/видео.html
My pain seemed to start when I bought some new trainers and they were a bit high up the ankle. This was over two years ago. I started a part time job a year and a half a go and I walk about 11,000 steps in four hours four days a week. I am 62 years old and overweight and do no other exercise. Iam active in my job but now both achilles hurt. I wake up in the morning with sore ankles and can hardly walk for a short while until I get going. I sometimes gets waves of pain, like burning heat in them. I also struggle with aching feet in general as my circulation is poor and have swollen ankles and wear compression socks. I can't afford any treatment and the physio at the doctors only gave me stretching exercises to do. Not sure what I can do as sometimes the ache is so horrible
Hi @binniesbags I have just made a video (still needs editing) about gentle exercises that can help for very painful tendons, but it also sounds as if you need to review your shoes if your feet hurt in general. Some other videos to watch:
How to manage a painful tendon: ruclips.net/video/mLpBpFV1mww/видео.html
How heel lift inserts can sometimes help: ruclips.net/video/crzrN0KseWg/видео.html
@@TreatMyAchilles Thank you. I just bought some more heel lifts as my old ones were too cheap
How to sleep with the pain of a slight torn achilies?
If your Achilles is super painful at night you need to be looking at:
1. Is there something that is causing an inflammatory response e.g. bursa or calcification also present that may benefit from extra treatments that aren't used for tendinopathy e.g. medication
2. Or are you doing too much during the day and causing it to be overworked and painful
3. Or alternatively, are you doing too little in the day, causing it also to be more uncomfortable.
Hey, excellent video.
That is exactly how mine feels like. Roughly 2 years ago I did my right leg achilles(I feel like tendon has been recovered properly but not the strenght&muscles I had), now I been struggeling with the pain in my left(stronger leg). Does it means I am overdoing my excerises or just simply do I lean more on the left side cuz the right side isn't clearly strong as it used to be? I am playing football and im really struggeling with the left leg achilles in the mornings after sessions. I been always thinking it might be tearing slowly, but as I just found it its clearly not?
Should I just take it more easy and concentrate doing lighter sessions according to pain levels in the morning? But still if I think back I been trying to build it back months now yet every time I have a proper game or heavier session the pain&sore&tight can be next level in the morning for days. Or is it just lack of strenght generally in glutes,hamstrings, calves etc. Any help&information very welcome. thanks
Hi Karel,
We cannot provide individual treatment advice without doing an in-depth assessment of your injury and your personal circumstances, as the advice might not be appropriate for you. You're welcome to book a video consultation with one of our physios if you would like an assessment and a personalised treatment plan: www.treatmyachilles.com/
What about degenerative Achilles tendon? I'm not doing anything more than usual but when I get out of bed my Achilles tendons are stiff lately.
That can happen - changing hormone levels, medications or other factors can cause that. The treatment is similar to treating cases caused by overuse except that one also have to consider what can be done about the cause in these cases - you can find more advice about treatment here: ruclips.net/video/H1nfgU1amvg/видео.html
Hiya Maryke, thanks for the video. I’ve consulted with a PT and know exactly what to do for my heels, and I have a plan. I’ve had insertional for 2 months, and my plan began yesterday. Based on your experience, if I’m starting at 4 sets of 45 second isometric holds a day, how long until you think I can gain plyometric ability?
I have no idea - it all depends on how your tendon reacts to the exercises, how much your strength deficit is etc. Ask the physio who gave you the exercises - they should be able to make a more educated guess.
i dont know if i have if i have it but think i do, i just started using custom insoles, i play american football and only notice it when i am sitting around but it goes away after doing stuff
Sounds like you may have mild irritation of your tendons. So, try and figure out what is currently making it worse and try to reduce your training load a bit so you can allow them to recover. In cases like yours it can work really well to just give them a bit of time to recover and you often don't have to reduce all your sport, just the parts that work it super hard.
If you want more specific rehab advice and help with getting back to your normal activities, this is something that our team of physios can help you with via video call. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.treatmyachilles.com
Mine has a lump and hurts, they say no tear, going for therapy soon. Why swelling hasn't gone down? I wear a boot.
The swelling usually only starts to go down once you start the correct treatment plan consisting of gentle exercise and relative rest - you can find more advice about treatment here: ruclips.net/video/H1nfgU1amvg/видео.html
I had the same pain today morning. I do exercise every day. I am wondering is it a part of my varicose vain?thank you for the video 😊
Ouch I have a small protruding bone. Feels better when I flex my foot and if oi walk. Confused as to what it is. It started 6 months ago from excessive dancing. I dislike going to doctors, wondering if there's anything I can do from home???I did my knee in as well 😢7O but FELT like 40 before all this🤨both very painful
The first step is usually to get it properly diagnosed - it can be either:
1. Achilles tendonitis - here's a video on how to diagnose that: ruclips.net/video/cNOxd3w37K0/видео.html
2. Impingement - here's a video on how to diagnose and treat that: ruclips.net/video/B6xADphGRP4/видео.html
If you wanted help with figuring it out and getting back to your normal activities, this is something that our team of physios can help you with via video call. My colleague Ross is very experienced in helping dancers and he can also look at your knee at the same time. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.treatmyachilles.com/treatment-packages
Hi, great channel. What's your opinion on shockwave therapy?
Hi Multikk, here's our video on shockwave: ruclips.net/video/GGZvRdxEXp8/видео.html
I have a job where I stand or walk all day. So it's hard to rest it until night and weekends.
Maybe this video has some advice for you: ruclips.net/video/cQJfMs_G5So/видео.html
Could compressions socks help you out?
What can i do as a ballerina who must train strengh and flexibility in ankles and dance on pointes every day? It's hard for Achilles but i can't rest
You will have to find a way in which you can still train but reduce the load a bit by adapting your training and volume a bit. It can't recover if you continue to push it past its current capacity.
If you want help figuring this out, this is something that our team of physios can help you with via video call. My colleague Kevin has helped several dancers overcome Achilles injuries and I can recommend him without hesitation. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.treatmyachilles.com/treatment-packages
I'd like to know your opinion of kinesiology tape for temp support/relief for tendonitis or any other foot, knee, hip, shoulder issues.
The evidence shows that it might help reduce pain for some people but not for everyone and it doesn't really provide much support. Ali discusses it in this video: ruclips.net/video/gu53pA_2ri0/видео.html
how long does it take Achilles to heal? can you recommend any aids/supports? best footwear?
Have a look at this video - I discuss all the best treatments here: ruclips.net/video/H1nfgU1amvg/видео.html
I WAS TOLD THAT I HAVE JUST A TAD BIT OF INFLAMATION AROUND THE TENDON. BEEN HANGING ON FOR ABT 7 MOS.
Mine is the opposite at 1st. I'd have long skate days. Sore by night & woke up better but again came bk after flat shoe skates. Im used ro barefoot on hardwood & tile but walking shoes for work & flat for skate
Sounds like you likely then just overdid a bit with too much skating in flat shoes - if you are able to switch to wearing shoes with more of a heel on them (like running shoes) or add heel lifts into your shoes, it can help your tendons to calm down and recover - this video explains it: ruclips.net/video/crzrN0KseWg/видео.html
Is tendonitis also relative with Haglund's Deformity and if so what can be done to help elevate pain.
Here's our video on Haglund's Deformity - hope you find it useful! ruclips.net/video/Q5ay6kc2x2g/видео.html
I’m waiting for a hospital appt for my AT and PF in both feet. It’s excruciating, all day long now. I’m still working and trying to cope with massage and painkillers but my dog walks are a lot shorter and I’m fed up.
The type of shoes you wear can make a really big difference. Plantar fasciitis usually likes a bit of an ach support and AT likes a shoe that has a bit of a heel on them, like normal running shoes. So stay away from flat shoes. You may find these videos useful.
About why Achilles tendons like a raised heel: ruclips.net/video/crzrN0KseWg/видео.html
And tips for Plantar fasciitis: ruclips.net/video/JXyFJnIifuY/видео.html
Also, just be careful with doing calf stretches - I know that can make the plantar fasciitis feel better but it can often irritate the Achilles.