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What Causes Achilles Tendinitis?

My daughter (27 yrs) and I (50 yrs) are experiencing very painful swelling on the back of our heels. Hers is fairly new but I was diagnosed with severe Achilles tendonitis a few years ago. I ve tried medical boots, medicines, soaking and elevating my feet, insoles, inversion therapy, . . . but nothing works. We both have jobs that require a lot of time on our feet, but even cutting hours and resting has not healed our heels, it helps but doesn t heal and even housework and grocery shopping are painful and cause swelling to the point of interfering with not only our jobs but just day to day living. Orthotic shoe inserts have been recommended by a family member and though we don t understand how that could help and are doubtful something so simple could relieve the pain enough to be worth it, we don t know what else to try and would like some information and prices, please. Thank you, Cynthia
Fri, 13 Nov 2020
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Hi,

Achilis tendonitis is caused by over stress / injury to the tendon (which joins calf muscles to ankle. Being move moved joint in each locomotive movement. There is hardly any rest given so it begins to heal. Healing is management by self care, anti-inflammatory drugs in minimum possible doses, routine physiotherapy exercises and massage under guidance of expert. Instead of orthotic shoes, I would suggest use of splints, or braces to reduce stress on the tendon.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Achilles Tendinitis?

Hi, Achilis tendonitis is caused by over stress / injury to the tendon (which joins calf muscles to ankle. Being move moved joint in each locomotive movement. There is hardly any rest given so it begins to heal. Healing is management by self care, anti-inflammatory drugs in minimum possible doses, routine physiotherapy exercises and massage under guidance of expert. Instead of orthotic shoes, I would suggest use of splints, or braces to reduce stress on the tendon. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician