Are you suffering from pain at the back of your heels, particularly when you get up to walk from resting? Chances are, you are suffering from Achilles tendinopathy. Achilles tendinopathy is a common overuse injury that we see at FNQ Podiatry & Orthotics Cairns. It is often due to a sudden increase in exercise or a change in training technique Common symptoms associated with Achilles tendinopathy are pain directly on the back of the heel, stiffness and pain first thing in the morning or just after rest and in some cases, some swelling may be seen around the area. We are currently seeing an influx patient’s experiencing Achilles tendinopathy due to new exercise regimes. Achilles tendon pain treatment Cairns is available at each of the FNQ Podiatry and Orthotics clinics, however here is a 5-step simple guide to assist in settling your pain and help you return to exercise.
5 step guide for reducing pain at the back of your heel or achilles tendon
1. Rest
Moderated rest focuses on activity modification rather than complete rest.. e.g avoid hill running or sprint training and focus on strength work, cycling or low intensity runs but with increased frequency. E.g. rather than doing one long 10-20km run/week, do 2-3x 5kms runs/week.
2. Ice packs
3.Footwear
4. Warm up before getting up!
5.Strengthen the Achilles
If you are still having issues with pain at the back of your heel, give us a call and we will be happy to help! We offer several Cairns achilles tendon treatment options including exercise programs, custom foot orthotics, dry needling/massage, taping and shockwave. If you are currently isolated at home, we offer telehealth services for those that cannot attend physical appointments and give you our expert advice on how to settle pain quickly and get you back doing what you love.
We are open and taking appointments. Call our friendly team on 40 455 749 or book online at https://fnq-podiatry-orthotics.cliniko.com/bookings#location
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