Achilles tendinopathy is a common condition that causes pain along the back of the leg near the heel.
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. It connects your calf muscles to your heel bone and is used when you walk, run and jump.
Although the Achilles tendon can withstand great stresses from running and jumping, it is also prone to tendinitis.
Achilles tendinitis is a condition associated with degeneration and overuse.
Common symptoms include:
Pain and stiffness along tendon in the morning
Pain along the tendon or back of the heel
Thickening of the tendon
Severe pain day after exercise
Swelling that is present all the time and gets worse throughout the day with activity
Your physio can help with researched based methods to help the recovery process. Achilles tendinopathy does not heal with rest.
