Achilles Tendonitis Supports for pain relief during sports

Achilles Tedonitis

The achilles tendon is the largest human tendon. It is the most frequently ruptured tendon. achilles tendinitis is an overuse injury that causes inflammation of the tendon.

Things that can cause or aggravate achilles tendinitis:

rapidly increase in running and workout activities
hill running and stair climbing
extra hard contraction of the calf muscles such as full blast sprint
overuse of calf muscles when out of shape and with poor flexibility in the calf muscles

X-Ray showing Achilles Heel

Symptoms of Achilles tendinitis

Mild pain after exercise or running that gradually worsens
Pain, sometimes severe, along the tendon during or a few hours after running
Tenderness in the morning that is about an inch and a half above the attachment point of the achilles tendon to the heel bone
Stiffness that generally diminishes as the tendon warms up with use
Some swelling

Because several conditions such as a partial tendon tear and heel bursitis have similar symptoms, you need to see your orthopaedic surgeon for a proper diagnosis.

Treatment depends on the injury to the tendon. Consult an orthopedic surgeon for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Definitely it doesn't hurt to give it a rest by giving up the exercise that is causing the overuse. Lay off for a week or longer or switch to a less stress-full exercise like swimming that is better for the Achilles tendon.

Heel pads can help relieve stress on the tendon and supports can support the connecting muscles.