☝️ THAT'S the problem - its when I get up from resting (sitting or lying) that It's the worst.

@TreatMyAchilles

Жыл бұрын

I need to make an updated video for how to treat this but in the meantime this one can provide some ideas: kzread.info/dash/bejne/YnyWlaiMj9utXaQ.html

@susanngigi1164

Жыл бұрын

This is what am going through right now. Agony!

@danielagarpal

Жыл бұрын

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

@eannemarieweber5285

11 ай бұрын

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 :(

@anitahardesty2163

10 ай бұрын

Yes its horrible pain when I wake up in the morning or get up after sitting!!

She is very honest and genuine while giving good information

So glad I found this video I've been dealing with this for the past year. In fact I went and had an evaluation and xray done just the other day from a foot and ankle specialist.

Thanks Maryka for your perfect explanation. And you gave me some hope about my injured and painful Achilles

Finally someone who knows their stuff. Thanks for these insights and tips. I have been experiencing achilles tendonitis since I've started running in barefoot shoes. I guess, I started out a little too aggressive (no transitioning time).

All my worries are gone! THANK YHOU!

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.

What a great video and clear explanation, very much appreciated - Thanks Jim

@TreatMyAchilles

Жыл бұрын

Very welcome

Awesome video. That was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!!!!

@TreatMyAchilles

9 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

This is what I needed to hear. Thank you so much

@TreatMyAchilles

8 ай бұрын

You are welcome

Just what I have been experiencing recently. I am so glad I came across your video.

@TreatMyAchilles

3 ай бұрын

I'm so glad!

That was a extremely helpful video, I really appreciate how you broke everything down so well. Thank you.

@TreatMyAchilles

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great film thanks

This was such a helpful video and cleared up so many doubts I had , got a new subscriber! Many thanks

@TreatMyAchilles

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Thank you. So encouraging and informative.

@TreatMyAchilles

6 ай бұрын

So glad!

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.

@TreatMyAchilles

6 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

Really helpful. You explained what is actually happening with clarity and just the right level of information. Thanks

@TreatMyAchilles

10 ай бұрын

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.

Wonderful video, thanks a lot for this! Rehab my tendons, one step at a time! Merci

I really like this channel! Her advice really helped my right Achilles feel 10 times better

@TreatMyAchilles

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

These videos are great! Thanks.

@TreatMyAchilles

4 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

I've learned so much from this channel. Of all the doctors I've visited, medical posts of people's experiences on reddit.. KZread, 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.

@davidmark9905

11 ай бұрын

Well said. She's amazing. So well explained. Thanks again

Fantastic explanation. Thank you.

@TreatMyAchilles

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

So helpful and clear!

@TreatMyAchilles

8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

This is a very well done video. It describes exactly what I am going through and how to recover. Thanks.

@TreatMyAchilles

5 ай бұрын

You're very welcome

superb info! thank you my friend

@TreatMyAchilles

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you very much I like the way you express yourself.

@TreatMyAchilles

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

This was great. Thank you very much!

@TreatMyAchilles

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

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!

@TreatMyAchilles

8 ай бұрын

I'm glad you find the videos useful! This video may also give you some ideas: kzread.info/dash/bejne/emWiyMmOYcTTpso.html

@bikerdude6119

5 ай бұрын

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

Truly brilliant

Thank you for so detailed explanation, it really helps knowing the problem is not so tough as our mind thinks it is.

@TreatMyAchilles

10 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

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

@TreatMyAchilles

Ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Very informative. Thanks.

@TreatMyAchilles

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

I love this channel

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.

@TreatMyAchilles

6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

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

@TreatMyAchilles

6 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

You’re great. I appreciate this info. I’ve been a runner my whole life, but my mid 40s have been hard on my Achilles tendons. Thanks for setting my mind at ease!

@TreatMyAchilles

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

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. I was diagnosed today, and my thoughts were "I'm too scared to do anything because I'll keep tearing it" thanks

She is so right😊...wrong shoes and walking on rough terrain. Great video...Thank you...

@TreatMyAchilles

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Thank you very much for this informational video it help me a lot to gain confidence to play again thanks

@TreatMyAchilles

7 ай бұрын

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.

*fantastic!* thank you. i recently got this stiffness myself. i think it could be the doing hills and for1.5+ hrs and suddenly different shoes. it's nice to know what the stiffness actually MEANS. i'll be more cognizant of the stuff you mentioned and monitor this in future as well.

Great vid thank you!

@TreatMyAchilles

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

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

Thankyou. Great video

@TreatMyAchilles

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Very good video

@TreatMyAchilles

9 ай бұрын

Thanks

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.

@TreatMyAchilles

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!

I have this from wearing totally flat ballet flats/pumps. I now buy them with a 1 cm heel and the problem is improving.

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. 😀

@TreatMyAchilles

10 ай бұрын

You're very welcome

Wonderful thank you 👌

@TreatMyAchilles

11 ай бұрын

Welcome 😊

This definitely answered my concerns. My stiffness came after walking in sand.

That title tag was so extremely specific and relevant that I've gotta stay and watch the video lol.

@TreatMyAchilles

7 ай бұрын

😂

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!

@TreatMyAchilles

Ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Scientific explanation of the problem.

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 😊

Oh my goodness. This is exactly the trouble I came here hoping to figure out!

@motiftheory

Жыл бұрын

SO well explained. Truly appreciate it.

Thank you you help me so much

@TreatMyAchilles

8 ай бұрын

Happy to help

i went from having no dog to having a dog ... that's the reason 😂

@TreatMyAchilles

10 ай бұрын

😂

@dagmarlosasso2804

6 күн бұрын

Omg same here 😂😂😂

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.

@RatigansIsland

13 күн бұрын

How you feeling now?

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.

@TreatMyAchilles

Ай бұрын

You are welcome!

Thank you!

@TreatMyAchilles

Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

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

This makes more sense than everything else I could find

@ilenek.5428

4 ай бұрын

Me too! It confirmed what I suspected in some ways but didn't understand what was wrong.

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 ?

@TreatMyAchilles

2 жыл бұрын

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/

Thank you 🙏🏽

@TreatMyAchilles

5 ай бұрын

No problem 😊

Now I got my answers. After running yesterday and forgetting to do stretches it really hurts in the morning after waking up. I do walking/movements related to that part it will just go away

@TreatMyAchilles

17 күн бұрын

You can find more advice about treatment here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/emWiyMmOYcTTpso.html

Hi, great channel. What's your opinion on shockwave therapy?

@TreatMyAchilles

Жыл бұрын

Hi Multikk, here's our video on shockwave: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eXuO2LSdqKi-oJs.html

My age has finally caught up with me 😅 Can't run every day. Now I alternative with rowing 👍

Thanks a lot , l have learned much from ur amazing videoes But pleass i want to ask u about the best suitable formal shoes for achillus tendonitis pain for wonen thank you so much ❤️

@TreatMyAchilles

2 жыл бұрын

I can’t suggest a brand, but something that has a small heel (but broad one, not stiletto) and that doesn’t press too hard on the Achilles will be best.

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.

@TreatMyAchilles

Жыл бұрын

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.

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

@TreatMyAchilles

2 жыл бұрын

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/

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.

@TreatMyAchilles

Жыл бұрын

You may want to check what shoes your wear and if using a heel lift insole can help kzread.info/dash/bejne/laau1LBpe9bLh8o.html

@rosacorcoran8258

Жыл бұрын

@@TreatMyAchilles thank you!

@RubyZanUK

Жыл бұрын

Same here.

@Volkbrecht

10 ай бұрын

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.

@annie68164

7 ай бұрын

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

my MRI came back basically normal, but I can't stand or walk, nor just sit here in this chair with the weight of my leg pressing down on my heel. This video was helpful. Likely a bursitis issue imo...will follow your protocol

@TreatMyAchilles

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Thank you for this video. I returned from holiday 1 month ago today where I spent all day everyday walking around in flip flops! I have a sedentary lifestyle usually & spend 9/10hrs in an office desk job. On the last day of my holiday I had so much pain in the Achilles area, the rest of my legs ached and everything was just so sore 😢 since returning it’s improved a little bit still hurts quite often, I feel LOTS of stiffness when getting up from sitting/lying down, especially in the morning and occasionally I’m getting some aching up my leg too. The stiffness is awful. At one point my calves even felt quite tender from this. I haven’t been to the gym since before my holiday, with this issue at the moment should I attend the gym? I don’t do any cardio.. just weight/resistance training but I’m worried I might make it worse 🤔 Thanks once again for this super educational video

@TreatMyAchilles

10 ай бұрын

You may also find this video about treatment useful: kzread.info/dash/bejne/emWiyMmOYcTTpso.html And this one explains how you can squat without irritating the tendon further: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mZ1h1tioo9unaMo.html

Excellent video,thanks I am wondering....my physiotherapist has been using shockwave therapy and acupuncture on my Achilles tendon.I am due a third treatment this week(they are a week apart)and she had said to STOP all the stretches when I started the treatments,that I thought were helping - but had not been. So would just doing her treatment be enough? I am walking outside little and often but it seems pavement walking is slightly more painful? Indoors is ok .The pain level has gone down from 8 to around 5-6 and using tiger balm helps alot

@TreatMyAchilles

Жыл бұрын

Your physio will advise on this once your shockwave treatment has finished - you usually have to do strength training (NOT stretches) but it has to be the correct type and volume.

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.

@TreatMyAchilles

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Fabulous video - I have had pain in both feet for two years now. I have read that a vibration plate would be helpful. Are you able to tell me if you would recommend the use of a vibration plate to help with recovery and if so would there be a limit to how often you would use it.

@TreatMyAchilles

Жыл бұрын

Vibration plates are not really our first choice of treatment as it is very difficult to control the load that goes through the Achilles tendon when you're on it - we prefer to use exercises that you can easily control and standardize and slowly increase in a stepwise manner - I discuss this in more detail here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dqRsydyqad3VqZc.html

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. 😊

@TreatMyAchilles

5 ай бұрын

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: kzread.info/dash/bejne/emWiyMmOYcTTpso.html

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!

@TreatMyAchilles

Жыл бұрын

Glad you found the video useful!

@shamirarose5

Жыл бұрын

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 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🤔

@TreatMyAchilles

Жыл бұрын

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 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.

@TreatMyAchilles

Жыл бұрын

Here's our video on Haglund's deformity, in case you haven't seen it: kzread.info/dash/bejne/g2mV25ikk5XeYso.html

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?

@TreatMyAchilles

6 ай бұрын

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: kzread.info/dash/bejne/emWiyMmOYcTTpso.html

Both of mine, at the heel, are more stiff with pain the mornings after recovery days where don’t exercise one bit. It’s so frustrating.

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

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?

@TreatMyAchilles

3 ай бұрын

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.

People have been making jokes on me that I walked like 'Robocop' when I stood up from the chair 😣😖

@TreatMyAchilles

Ай бұрын

🙈 This video has more advice for if you get pain and stiffness after sitting still: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dZahmbWEadConqg.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

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

Жыл бұрын

What did you do for the pain? I feel pain and soreness almost every morning and at night before bed.

@emirgokcen1906

Жыл бұрын

@@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

Жыл бұрын

@@emirgokcen1906 Thank you! I’ll buy a massage device….any suggestions?!

@emirgokcen1906

Жыл бұрын

@@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 😆

@sharonkhor7433

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

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.

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.

@TreatMyAchilles

10 ай бұрын

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: kzread.info/dash/bejne/emWiyMmOYcTTpso.html

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.

Initial injury early November. 6 weeks in boot. 6 weeks physical therapy. Now back at work and I am in pain daily. All day.

@TreatMyAchilles

Жыл бұрын

Hmmm, 6 weeks is not usually enough time to build proper strength. We find out patients need to follow a very slow, progressive (starting with light exercises - but building as they tolerate) for at least 12 weeks and very often longer. Also, this is not the type of thing you really need to see a physio in person (research shows that hands-on treatment etc. doesn't really work) for on a weekly basis because the rehab is the main thing to help this recover and a person usually just needs a check-in every 2 or 3 weeks to make sure things are going as expected. If you wanted specific rehab advice and help with getting back to your normal activities pain free, 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/

Wow...That was so well explained. Just played a football game in a different pair of boots..you hit it on the head by saying if you changed your shoe..❤

@TreatMyAchilles

11 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

Question Doc? What’s the difference between heal spurs and tendonitis of the Achilles’ tendon ?

@TreatMyAchilles

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@DavidSmith-dm5ix

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

Is tendonitis also relative with Haglund's Deformity and if so what can be done to help elevate pain.

@TreatMyAchilles

Жыл бұрын

Here's our video on Haglund's Deformity - hope you find it useful! kzread.info/dash/bejne/g2mV25ikk5XeYso.html

What would you say an average recovery time is? I'm coming up to six months after getting Tib Post tendonopothy after marathon in October. A lot better but still can't cope with over 5k (fine with 5k) and a little stiff still but only 1-2/10 bother...

@TreatMyAchilles

2 жыл бұрын

Tib post tendons like to take their time. It can take up to 12 months. It seems that you’re on track if you can already do 5km continuously.

@louismartin9897

2 жыл бұрын

@@TreatMyAchilles Brill. I did four mile last night and no spike in base line pain today so that's ten miles in all this week! Onwards and upwards!

I got into a accident June 2 and it gave me a fractured ankle. The ankle is healed, but I also got in another complication which is posterior tibial tendinitis. I was not aware that this could be posterior tibial tendinitis, so I was beginning to walk and go to the gym and also just go on kind of long walks. I started doing a research to see what could be the problem near my joint, and turns out I have been diagnosed with posterior tibial tendinitis after seeing a foot and ankle speacialist. since I was put into a cast, I lost my range of motion. I’m currently doing physical therapy, and there is this one exercise that I am supposed to do to increase my range of motion in my ankle, but I cannot perform the exercise because of my tendinitis I feel chronic pain when I try to increase my range of motion so until that chronic pain is gone, then that’s when I can get my range of motion back. My question is am I gonna get scar tissue built up since i did not know i had posterior tendonitis? im currently in a ankle brace.

@TreatMyAchilles

7 ай бұрын

Tibialis posterior tendonitis luckily does not produce scar tissue but it can get really irritated if you stretch the ankle too much which is what it sounds like is happening in your case. It is a bit tricky because I understand that you need to work on the stiff ankle somehow. Wearing supportive shoes with insoles are usually better than an ankle brace for tib post tendonitis. I discuss more treatment advice in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/o5eXmalskbfTc8o.html

how long does it take Achilles to heal? can you recommend any aids/supports? best footwear?

@TreatMyAchilles

28 күн бұрын

Have a look at this video - I discuss all the best treatments here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/emWiyMmOYcTTpso.html