What Is Achilles Tendonitis and How Is It Treated?
If you have Achilles tendonitis, you definitely know something is wrong – this inflammation of the large
tendon at the rear of the ankle is a noticeably painful condition that simply can’t be ignored....
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What Is Achilles Tendonitis and How Is It Treated?
If you have Achilles tendonitis, you definitely know something is wrong – this inflammation of the large
tendon at the rear of the ankle is a noticeably painful condition that simply can’t be ignored.
People
typically develop Achilles tendonitis through various recreational and/or athletic activities, such as
running, jogging or playing sports like basketball and soccer.
Some job-related activities can also result in
overuse of the Achilles tendon.
In any case, the inflammation can be painful, and can even manifest itself
with visible swelling.
If you don’t do something about it, the pain and swelling will return chronically as the
tendon continues to degenerate.
How Achilles Tendonitis Develops
As mentioned above, Achilles tendonitis often develops as a result of athletic, job-related or recreational
activities.
In most cases, Achilles tendonitis can be traced back to over-pronation or a lack of flexibility,
although it can also
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