achilles tendinitis Archives

What is Retrocalcaneal Bursitis and how can it be treated?

What is the Retrocalcaneal Bursa and where is it located? The Retrocalcaneal bursa is a fluid filled cushion that sits between the achilles tendon and the heel bone at the back of the heel, reducing friction where the Achilles tendon bends over the back of the heel before it goes up the leg. You cannot…

Understanding Heel Pain: 3 Top Causes and How to Manage Them

Heel pain can be a debilitating issue, affecting people of all ages and activity levels. Whether you’re an athlete, a professional who spends long hours on your feet, or simply someone who enjoys walking, heel pain can significantly impact your daily life. Understanding the underlying causes of heel pain is crucial for effective management…

Are you sure it’s your Achilles?

Recently I have had a couple of runners call in, both claiming to have problems with their Achilles tendon, and in both cases it wasn’t that at all! Very reasonable assumptions from them as the pain was in that area, but a careful taking of the injury history followed by a detailed examination revealed…

Shockwave Therapy – How it can fix your foot pain fast

Patient receiving Shockwave Therapy treatment for a tendon injury

Book now to start your recovery What is Shockwave Therapy? Some injuries just never seem to go away. Niggling Achilles Tendon pain, Heel Pain that is ok during a run but hurts afterwards, Shin Splint pain that comes on whenever you try to increase your distance or speed, or Ankle Pain that constantly spoils…