Sore Achilles? Our Adelaide podiatrists can help treat the pain and symptoms you’re experiencing—while also identifying and addressing the exact cause behind your painful Achilles in the first instance.

With decades of experience, our passionate team have helped hundreds of people of all ages and activity levels to overcome pain associated with Achilles tendon injuries.

We’ve also worked with professional sportspeople, including AFL and Olympic athletes, to help them treat and recover from sports-related Achilles injuries.

Where is the Achilles tendon?

Running along the back of your lower legs, the Achilles tendon connects your heel bone to your calf muscles.

What are some of the causes of Achilles pain?

Achilles tendon issues often arise due to one or more of the following:

• Sudden increase in activity (e.g. running without warming up—especially after an extended period of inactivity)
• Poor foot mechanics—this causes the Achilles tendon to bow and can result in damage and pain to the tendon itself
• General ‘wear and tear’ as we age
• Inadequate footwear (e.g. shoes that don’t provide the correct support)
• Overuse (e.g. sudden increase in sports intensity or repetitive actions)
• Certain movements such as jumping and landing in tennis or basketball

What are some of the signs and symptoms of Achilles tendon issues?

• Pain at the back of the leg / Achilles tendon
• Heel stiffness especially first thing in the morning
• Swelling and thickening of the Achilles tendon
• Tenderness when touching the Achilles tendon or heel bone
• Sharp pain where the Achilles tendon attaches to the heel bone

What treatment strategies can be effective for a sore Achilles?

• Specific strengthening exercises to load the tendon and reduce pain
• Correcting abnormal mechanics of the foot, ankle, leg, and knee
• Custom foot orthotics to reduce strain on the tendon
• Heel raises to decrease strain on the Achilles tendon
• Massage, dry needling, and other physical therapies

For personalised strategies and guided help with treating a painful Achilles-related issue as well as the root cause behind it, contact us to meet with one of our experienced podiatrists in Adelaide. Call 08 8338 0622 or book online today.