Physiotherapy can be a very effective treatment for Achilles pain, Achilles tendinopathy and calf-related injuries.
What is Achilles Pain?
The Achilles tendon is the strong tendon at the back of your ankle that connects your calf muscles to your heel bone. It plays an important role in walking, running, jumping, climbing stairs and pushing off through your foot.
Achilles pain is often linked to irritation or overload of the tendon. This is commonly known as Achilles tendinopathy. It can come on gradually over time or develop after a sudden increase in activity, training or walking.
Achilles pain can affect runners, gym-goers, sports people and people who spend long periods on their feet. It can also be linked to calf weakness, stiffness, footwear, training changes and biomechanics.
There are other causes of pain around the back of the ankle, so your physiotherapist will assess you properly and explain what is likely to be causing your symptoms.
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Common Symptoms
Some common symptoms of Achilles pain you may experience include:
- Pain or stiffness at the back of the ankle or heel
- Pain first thing in the morning or after periods of rest
- Pain when walking, running, jumping or climbing stairs
- Tenderness or thickening around the Achilles tendon
- Tightness or weakness in the calf
- Symptoms that ease as you warm up but return later
- Difficulty returning to running, sport or gym training
Common Causes of Achilles Pain
Common causes of Achilles pain include:
- Achilles tendinopathy
- A sudden increase in running, walking or training load
- Calf weakness or reduced calf endurance
- Reduced ankle mobility or calf tightness
- Changes in footwear or training surface
- Poor running or jumping mechanics
- Previous ankle or calf injury
- In some cases, a partial tear or rupture
How We Treat Achilles Pain
Here at LMC Physio & Fitness, we offer many services to help with Achilles pain and get you back doing what you love.
- Hands on therapy to reduce pain and improve mobility
- Individualised exercise plans based on your goals and current pain levels
- Progressive calf and tendon strengthening
- Education on managing your symptoms and making the most of your rehab
- Return to running, sport, gym and hobbies guidance
- Running gait analysis and biomechanics assessment where appropriate
- Shockwave therapy for longer-term tendon pain where suitable
- Advice on footwear, training load and preventing recurrence
- Bespoke 3D printed orthotics if appropriate
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Why should you choose LMC Physio & Fitness?
There are many reasons we think you should choose us for your physiotherapy treatment:
- A friendly team of experienced, highly trained Chartered Physiotherapists with a real passion for helping people
- Rapid access to appointments no waiting times
- Bespoke treatment and tailored rehab geared towards you and your goals
- Proven, effective treatment plans based on the most current evidence
- Excellent modern facilities with a private rehab studio
- A combination of treatment approaches including hands on treatment
- Access to shockwave therapy, running biomechanics analysis, bespoke orthotics and local imaging and specialists where required
