Whaooooo....I’m still in disbelief of how healing all this is. Thanks so much 🙏🏼

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

That’s great! You are welcome 😊

Thanks for the great tips. As a long-time runner experiencing this discomfort for the first time, I can really appreciate this.

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Hope you feel better!

I used my massage gun tool and put it put it on the highest setting. I then pounded my calves with it and amazingly the pain went away and I could walk with no pain. Thank you so much for the tips. I’m going to work on the stretches as well for good maintenance. You’re the best!

I just wanted to thank you for helping me with my elbow and neck. Keep up the great work.

@drkristieennis

5 жыл бұрын

Boshman you are so welcome! I’m so glad that your elbow and neck are better. My whole goal with these videos is to help people so I’m glad I am:)

Thank you for the useful and well-presented tips! 🙂

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

Paolo Manzo you are welcome 😊

Hi Kristie - this is just what i needed - a positive - practical - approach ---- thankyou so much x

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome 😊

Very informative, especially the information regarding the calf. I first thought that my problem was due to working from home and less activity and also standing almost constantly when I worked. I did notice however, after seeking physio and massage and doing the regular exercises that it seemed to also be due to crossing my leg and the pressure that put on my calf. I found that with the exercises and massaging around my knee I had good results as long as I am consistent. I am going to follow this video and see what happens. Thank you

Just found this video. Began running consistently about three weeks ago and my right Achilles is a little sore. Will start these exercises immediately. Thank you Dr.

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Make sure you are very gradually adding mileage. Also, are you running on the road? Because the road is angled, one leg tends to get stressed more than the other.

So so so thankful to you dr. U are a blessing.. I pray for you everytime I feel like I am getting better and walking fine.

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

That is very kind! Thank you:)

Thanks for this Dr. Kristie! With all of the steep and long climbs in trail running, the achilles suffers! I come for the PT expertise, but stay for the adorable slips of the tongue. Its your trademark! :)

Thank you so much for this. This pain has been so annoying. You are a blessing! 🙏🏽🙏🏽

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! I hope the pain is better!

@sikeditionperformance7178

3 жыл бұрын

@@drkristieennis yes ma’am it def is. Thanks again. ☺️

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

Sik Edition Performance you are welcome 😊

Great vid! Honestly was getting pretty frustrated trying to find a video that was concise w/o a bunch of fluff. Big problem on youtube in general. This video was perfect and exactly what I needed. Big thumbs up :)

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I hope your Achilles issue goes away quickly now!

Thanks Doc for making my trouble and my pain an easiest way to get out and recover from it

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome 😊

Very informative. I’ve been running for years and had my fair share of injuries. However for the first time ever I’m having an issue with the archilles in my right leg. Thanks for the upload. Create a great day 😎

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome and thank you 😊

Thankyou so much! This is so helpful. I'm gonna try this now

@drkristieennis

5 жыл бұрын

Skhan K you are very welcome! Let me know how it goes:)

Thank you Dr. Ennis😊. I will definitely be implementing this routine into my daily habits. I am especially interested in the massage part of it. I have never heard tell of that tool you were using👍👍. And now I am going to take the bumpiness as a guide. Definitely going to try it😃! Have a beautiful day! Angela 🙂

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

That tool is actually my invention:) I created it when I was diagnosed with Lyme and still wanted to work on muscle tightness/fascia without pain. Here is the link if you are interested:) www.drkristieennis.com/derma-edge

Thank you! The last two I felt affective for me!

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Glad they felt affective:)

this worked so well! my foot pain is literally so minimal compared to what it was! i work 5-8 hour shifts and my left foot is always in incredible pain/throbbing. after doing these the pain is almost gone!

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

So glad your foot feels better!

Thank you for this.

I have been suffering with this in both ankles for over a year. I went to the doc and he didn't tell me anything to help. Thank goodness for youbune. I have started stretching and massaging and after a few days I am walking with less of a limp.

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear that walking is more comfortable! Keep up your good work:)

My daughter is a dancer (ballet) and this flares up about once a year, so glad I ran across your video to share with her. Not sure what caused it initially.

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

Hope it helps her:) if she’s on her toes a lot, that tightens the calf which pulls on the achilles so that might be the cause.

Thank you i am going try to tomorrow!❤❤❤

Almost instant relief. Amazing.

Thank you for the information and demonstration

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome:)

Thanks for this nice advice 👍🏻

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome 😊

Thank you. Very useful!

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Forgot to tell you, I subscribed to your channel and shared another video of yours I just found witch is right for my friend. Thank you.

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for subscribing and sharing!

Thanks Doc, really helpful advice. God bless

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

Hi, thank you very much. I appreciate a lot your kind and enthusiastic explanation. I'm an ex track and field sprinter (at 61 ☺️) and forgot few basics in re starting to run but not for sprint but sprint in fastball, so I build up a knot in my calves and have this tiny problem. I search on KZread and found your pleasant video with the most important, excellent info, some I know but better, the new one I learned. Again thank you very much doing this. (From Quebec, Canada) best regards

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome 😊

Thank you Kristie! I didn´t know the difference between deep pressure and the fascia lymph system massage.

@drkristieennis

5 жыл бұрын

You got it!😊

thank u. i learned some new stuff today.

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

Cpl Kirby you’re welcome! I’m glad the information was helpful:)

This happened to me at work. Worker’s compensation. How much should I walk or not. My doctor said stay off it and just do the workouts. Basically just lay around. I do a lot of these workouts throughout the day for sure. Thanks!

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

I would listen to your doctor:) some people do require rest for a period of time. It definitely depends on the extent of the injury.

@ThatGuy-xl5qt

4 жыл бұрын

kristie ennis thanks!

Thanks for you advice Dr .

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Thank you dr Kristie

@drkristieennis

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Awesome exercise, will surely recommend this vid to all

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Thanks for saying "4-5 seconds lowering" so many ppl miss this and have poor results

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

Mike Samson you’re welcome! It definitely makes a difference to really focus on the time to activate eccentrically:)

i learned from experience that the calf muscles can be tight from calf injury and it needs to heal before stretching it out, if you stretch out a injured calf muscle it takes longer to heal. alternate the stretching of the calf in order to alleviate the Achilles. in the mean time moderately stretch the Achilles while waiting for calf repair

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your input! Certainly if this is an accurate calf strain, wait on stretching. Gentle soft tissue work would still be indicated. Often times, Achilles issues stem from tightness in the calf and not necessarily calf strain itself.

Hi Dr Kristie! Thanks for this video! I landed in the U.S. two weeks ago and I do cross country and track at college. I felt a little bit of pain in my left Achilles yesterday while running a long run on the road. I also bought a new shoes recently, Hoka. Could you please help me more and give me more advices on how to heal my Achilles and get back to running again? Thanks. Milos

thank you! i need this

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Awesome vid.. Thank you!!. Finally something that works. How long would you expect (fairly minor) achilles tendonitis to heal back to normal function?

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome:) I would say around 4-6 weeks

You are a blessing my dear thanks.

@drkristieennis

11 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Great video thanks

@drkristieennis

5 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Brilliant......Thanks

@drkristieennis

5 жыл бұрын

Shaun Bradley you are welcome!

Thanks doc!

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

That was very helpful.

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

I’m glad it helped you ☺️

Thank you

Very good video! I like the eccentric move. My dominant leg right achilles is very sore from a jump rope workout. Thanks!

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welclme😊 eccentric exercise is definitely important!

Good video thanks. It would be good if you could address therapy in beginning when pain is perceptible and then latter stages of recovery

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome and thanks for the suggestion!

Very useful. Thanks.

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Thank you!

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

thanks, will give it a go. Had an issue with my calf, got rid of that and now have achilies tendon issue, ouch, what a bloody pain!

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

No fun at all! The calf and Achilles are typically related when it comes to pain so hope you feel better soon!

Omg My favorite therapist 😍

@drkristieennis

Жыл бұрын

Thanks:)

Excellent

Very good, I feel that mine started when I twisted my ankle walking. I now have a swollen, painful tendon. I need a hot water bottle to help the pain, but will try your exercises Thanks Toni

@drkristieennis

Жыл бұрын

Hope these help!

Thank you for sharing it did help me. Hugs

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

Thanx. Best Video on topic. Got injured skateboarding.

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Hope you are feeling better:)

Excellent tips, thank you! Do you recommend going to the physio and having electrotherapy, acupuncture etc., as well or is that not necessary?

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

My goal is to have people heal themselves as much as possible on their own but I think a combo of practitioners is always good:)

You sure are easy on the 👀 eyes. Thanks for your tips!🤙🏻

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

DO THIS TECHNIQUE! 2 years of pain and this is the ONLY THING THAT HAS WORKED. The derma edge and massaging the tendon🙏🙏 this also got rid of my Tennis elbow in like 2 weeks, same method. Seriously a miracle 👏 🙌

@drkristieennis

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing and I’m so glad this worked for you 😊

@kingknowssbest

Жыл бұрын

@@drkristieennis omg Ty for the reply. You are like a celebrity to me🥰. It's so crazy because when I had tennis elbow not even my doctor could help me. I did the dema edge you showed us and it litterly for rid of it almost immediately. So when I hurt my achilles I was thinking I wonder if this same technique can be used and sure enough I came back to your page and you had a video for the achilles 🙏🙏🙏

Thanks my lady....my problem m wearing flat tekkiess but it's funny I gym and doing squats I think that's why I've got this pain from now on will exercise to fix my Achilles Tendonitis

This one tips working very well thank u and love u

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

Deepanshu chauhan you’re welcome!

@deepanshuchauhan9548

4 жыл бұрын

@@drkristieennis u r so beautiful dear

Thanks 👍

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Hello and thank you for making a video for healing the Achilles! I’m wondering -are you pushing the lymph down towards the feet or up the leg? Thanks! 🌞

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! You want to go in the direction of restriction (tightness) which is often up. To prep the lymph system, I often have people do light work at the groin since that is the biggest collection lower.

Another great video Dr. K. You are awesome. Can I continue running as I recover from this?

@drkristieennis

5 жыл бұрын

John Nutt yes just be careful:) you really want to make sure you aren’t increasing the pain

VERY HELPFUL, BEAUTIFUL TOO I SEE...THANKS

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

Hi...what would the next exercise after you have mastered this one? Thanks

Ill try this massage. The Eccentric raises i know work - thank you

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Well done with the eccentric move:)

My Achilles is hurt right now because of running. I ran about 90 miles last month total. Now I’m paying for it. I just started running this year so it’s going to take a while for my body to adjust to the new lifestyle. I walk about 12 miles a day on a main route, however. I feel like that’s pretty good therapy for my achilles because it doesn’t hurt, unless I over dorsiflex. Will do these when I get home from my mail route for sure. The one exercise where I come down onto my foot slowly for 5 seconds hurts a lot right now.

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

If something really hurts a lot, it’s best to hold off.

Hi Dr Ennis, Is it better to do the recommended exercises on both legs or just the affected one. Thank you for the advice and for the video.

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! If there is tightness or weakness on the other side, it’s good to do that side as well:)

I'd recommend squats to address the top of the muscle train. The more the glute is activated the less work from the calves needed.

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

Glutes are very important! I will say, if the glutes aren’t firing, the squat tends to be quad and hamstring dominant. Sometimes some isolated glute exercises are needed.

Pain, well it can be ignored. But, what can I do about swelling in his area?

Hi doc...it's really amazing ...I liked all your videos ...by the way , where can I get derma edge ...is there anything alternative for this ..so that I can make it and use ...

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I actually created the Derma Edge and it’s available on my website:) www.drkristieennis.com/derma-edge

شكرا جزيلا على هذا العلاج لو يكون مترجم الى اللغة العربية افضل

Hello Christy, I’ve been in PT for 3 months, and my injury is gets better, than worse again. It’s so frustrating. Your advice is good and practical. Can you tell me what Derma edge you use ? My PT has never mentioned this ☹️

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

I am using the device I created and patented call the Derma Edge:) you can order one here: www.drkristieennis.com/derma-edge

Thank you. I ruptured my achilles tendon about 5 months ago, I'm still unable to stand on the injured foot on tip toes. I've been going to Physio, not sure how good they are. I love this video. Do you have any suggestions for my injury at this point.

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry:( I’m guessing you underwent surgery? Every surgeon has a bit of a different protocol to follow.

Not stretching as much as I should after workout / weight lifting ? Also great video Christy can you do shoulder pain now ? Then knee , then lower back

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

Here’s a video on shoulder pain:) Fix It In 5: Shoulder Pain I have several for the knee and back too.

Hi Dr. Enis, great video! Quick question, how many strokes downward for the soft tissue massage (back of leg and tendon) or for how long? Also, I dont have that tool you used what else can I use on the calf muscles (roller- blocking it from rolling, or my hands?)

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

I have people do it until it feels less bumpy or tender so the number and time varies:) try the flat edge of a butter knife at home.

Thanks for this video. Would you recommend any NSAID gel massage on the affected area?

@drkristieennis

Жыл бұрын

I have certainly had patients tell me that helps them!

Tysm, this helps me a lot as a dancer because my Achilles tendon hurts when I point my foot. I have never felt more comfortable going on releve andany other things. Again I thank you so much!! :)

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

thanx you for the information video i really want to try this may i ask where i can get the tool and what the name is of the tool. i have the problem for months now i went to physical therapist and do every day my stretching etc but still have the problem hope this will help me .

@drkristieennis

5 жыл бұрын

zumbacrazy2 you are welcome! The tool is my creation and it’s called the Derma Edge:) you can order it at www.drkristieennis.com/derma-edge

I love all these exercises and I follow you everyday however I've had a fusion and I can't hold my back up very good can you tell me what I can do to strengthen my upper back and hold it up

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

I typically have my patients use bands to do rows and pull backs as well as shoulder blade squeezes throughout the day. Make sure to check with your doctor to make sure you don’t have any precautions. Try this video too:) kzread.info/dash/bejne/iYp1qLeEdpzWprQ.html

hi Dr Kristie, thanks for your video. I never had this before but one day I couldn't put pressure on my left foot/heel. According to Dr Google I think its Retrocalcaneal Heel Brusitis. Today is the first day off the crutches, from last 3 days. Just wondering when would be good to start these exercises? Dr Google also told me that it could be brought on by gout. I have had gout a few times but never in the heel area. Gout is supposed to be from eating too much meat and dairy products, drinking too much, basically gluttony according to Dr Google however Im a vegan for past 20 years, vegetarian for at least 30. Don't drink or smoke and nobody in my family has it either. I have had my blood work done and everything is spot on as far as that goes. What's up with that and how can I avoid this?

I will try these exercises although It ve in pt for over 1 yr and progress is slow.

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry to hear your progress is so slow:( have you tried dry needling?

Are these exercises applicable for insertional achilles tendonitis as well ?

I am a cricketer and now its been couple of months my Achilles tendon is giving unbearable pain.. Looking forward to get fit by following these exercises. Hope it works.!

@drkristieennis

5 жыл бұрын

I hope that you feel better very soon! Keep me posted:)

@Priyan0000

Жыл бұрын

R u ok now??

Thank you so much! first video i found that answered all my questions. i've had achilles pain for about a month now so i stopped running and started biking. how long does achilles pain usually last if i haven't had it very long?

@robertramos8676

4 жыл бұрын

Depends on the severity. But you need to do rehab on it, otherwise it won't heal properly.

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

Robert Ramos I most definitely agree with that. Don’t wait before working on it.

Hi. What’s safe 2 use if I don’t have that scraper thing you were using please?

How long should you hold the up off the heal portion?

My dad is 63 and is having hella pain in the Achilles... I'm sure these will help

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck and I hope he feels better!

I will try your exercise my Achilles are hurting.

@drkristieennis

Жыл бұрын

Hope they help!

Hi Dr Great advice thanks. Why is it recurrent, and how do you prevent?

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Often times it can come from an imbalance somewhere up the chain. I often see hip weakness and tightness as well as ankle joint tightness. It can also be stemming from the way you walk or run and it’s good to get this checked in person.

what kind of shoes do you recommend for walking with this problem please? thanks for the tips!

@JuniorPsuarez

4 жыл бұрын

I don’t think there’s a shoes that can help you with it just wait until you heal

@TheMariemarie16

3 жыл бұрын

I have flat foot and live with this near constantly. I hobble when walking often times but it sometimes get slightly better after walking for a few minutes. The next day after exercise or walking I am again sidelined for a couple days. I got an expensive orthotic insert made but it hurts the sole of my foot like hell if I walk more than 10 minutes in it. Forget about exercising. Im so tired of this. Its causing me to become fat.

@itsyourboyyy

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMariemarie16 get on the bicycle

@angelaarnott-bates5709

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sharon. I have orthotics in my shoes and they are amazing! I also bought a pair of Asics Dynamic Duomax. They are made with extra heel support and a sturdier tread. The two put together...AMAZING! My orthopedic recommended that brand 😉. When my foot doctor made the cast for me I was sitting down and he pushed my foot in different spots into the form to make the cast. This allowed him to make a cast that didn't have my body weight involved. Just the natural curve of my arch. Maybe your Dr. overcompensated for your arch??? My guy also gave me some foam wedges to put under the heal of my orthodic if needed. I know that this is going to sound ridiculous. But, did you take out the original insert from your shoe before putting your orthotic in? If you didn't. Do it🙂. Orthotics are meant to be used alone. I hope that you feel better🌞. Have a great day! Angela 🙂

@ChandraLebovitz-by9py

11 ай бұрын

​

What does it mean when I feel a small "notch" in my achilles tendon, when massaging it? It "nudges" over and there's pain, when rubbing over it. Tingling kind of pain, like the whole tendon gets zapped when rubbing firmly over the notch, as it nudges aside. Will it heal/disappear over time? Scar tissue?

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

Shredd it sounds like it would be a good idea to get that checked out by your doctor. It may just be part of the tendinitis but it’s hard to tell without examining it. Keep me posted:)

So, you're not doing the eccentric exercise on a step.....so the drop is more?

I use a heat pad on my calves prior to stretching which helps immensely

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

Hear is a great idea! It works well with these techniques:) the Derma Edge can be heated by running it under warm water and then you can do your soft tissue work with heat.

@abhishekchauhan7857

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for great words of advice🙏

What is the tool you used at the beginning of the video? Derma Edge?

@drkristieennis

Жыл бұрын

It is the Derma Edge. It’s a device I created and patented when I had Lyme disease and I needed a way to work on my muscles gently. They are available here: www.drkristieennis.com/derma-edge

Have you seen this pain on both feet at the same time? I started running I would dare say about 9 months ago and I woke up with this agonizing pain (1000 times worse in the morning) and it never really went away. I am overweight. I have tried just about everything to heal my heels, without luck.

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

I have seen this on both feet and that really stinks! Is it the Achilles or plantar fascia?

Not sure if it's tendinitis but I'm forming a hard bump in my tendon above the heel...

thanks Doctor Ennis. I got achilles tendonitis from playing compeititive tennis. should i stop playing until completely heal? or i can guadually return if the pain is gone? thanks!

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! I usually have people gradually return to exercise once things feel better. That doesn’t mean going back to 100% right at the start:)

I sprain my ankle so badly on the 10/09/19 it's getting a little bit better but i don't feel comfortable walking on it as i feel some pain both beside the tibia and fibula and when i push my foot upwards i feel pain in right in front of where it bends what should i do to ease that pain plz help me.