Events That Can Cause Achilles Tendonitis

Your Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in your body, and it is common for it to become inflamed. Athletes are prone to Achilles tendonitis, but it can happen to anyone. Whatever is causing your tendon pain, the skilled podiatrists of Idaho Foot & Ankle Associates in Boise, Nampa, and Meridian, ID, can help you find relief.

What is Achilles Tendonitis?

The Achilles tendon is located at the back of your heel and connects your heel bone to the muscles in your calf. This allows you to stand on your tiptoes, or push off when you walk and run. It gets used a lot in everyday life. You don't need to be an athlete to get Achilles tendonitis, but sports activities that require quick starts and stops increase the risk of tendonitis.

Achilles tendonitis is a common overuse injury, and the pain usually surfaces after a bout of activity. It will get worse over time if you don't treat the pain, so come see us in Boise, Nampa, and Meridian, ID, as soon as you notice heel pain.

What Causes Achilles Tendonitis?

It is common for heel pain to come on after a bout of activity, and Achilles tendonitis could be caused by any of these events:

• Lack of stretching before activity
• A sudden increase in time or intensity of an activity
• Wearing improper footwear
• Being overweight puts more strain on your tendons and can cause tendonitis

If you are experiencing heel pain along with any of these events, come see a podiatrist. The first treatments will likely be anti-inflammatory medication and orthotics worn in your shoes. Orthotics help align the bones in the foot to relieve pain as you walk.

Idaho Foot & Ankle Associates proudly serves the communities of Boise, Nampa, and Meridian, ID. Our podiatrists are here for you when you're dealing with heel pain. Contact us for an appointment in Boise, at (208) 327-0627, in Nampa, at (208) 463-1660, and in Meridian, ID, at (208) 888-9876.