When there’s pain in your feet, it could make you want to do nothing except ignore every physical task to stay off of them. While it’s easy to try to brush off foot pain as the result of standing too long or wearing uncomfortable shoes, it’s sometimes a sign of a condition that requires additional treatment and support.
There are many reasons that you could be feeling foot pain, especially in your heel, but one of the most common causes is Achilles tendinitis.
The basics of Achilles tendinitis
There’s a band of tissue that connects your calf muscles to your heel bone called the Achilles tendon. It’s also the largest tendon in the human body. The tendon can become injured from overuse due to repetitive movements or excessive strain. It’s possible for severe cases of Achilles tendinitis to result in a rupture of the tissue.
Runners are likely to experience Achilles tendinitis if they’ve increased the duration or intensity of their runs. It’s especially common in middle-aged people, as the tissue can weaken as time goes on.
4 symptoms of Achilles tendinitis
There are a variety of symptoms that can be caused by Achilles tendinitis that can impact your overall mobility and quality of life. They can vary from person to person, but the pain and discomfort affects everyone that’s diagnosed with it.
The most common symptoms of Achilles tendinitis are:
- Heel pain.
- Tenderness.
- Stiffness.
- Swelling.
Biocorrect can treat symptoms of Achilles tendinitis with custom orthotics
While the painful symptoms of Achilles tendinitis can go away on their own, it can take up to three months before the pain fades. You don’t need to just grin and bear the ache for months. It’s important to use orthotics as a way to provide your feet with the proper support and comfort needed to alleviate the symptoms as you carry out your daily tasks.
Orthotics can go a long way with helping Achilles tendinitis. They can help the injury by accelerating the recovery process with support as well as improving ankle joint movement.
Contact us to learn more about the orthotics we offer or to set up an initial evaluation with one of our certified pedorthists.
