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What is Achilles tendonitis all about? (2013-09-21)
Achilles tendonitis is a disease which is generally caused by overuse of the limbs. It is a disease wherein the pain occurs at the heel and the back portion of the leg. The pain in this disease can develop gradually. The pain can be severe, burning or fierce depending upon the level of the disease.
There are several factors which can cause Achilles tendonitis. Standing for a very long time can also be a symptom of this disease. Due to this, it is a common problem in athletes. The most common cause is over pronation. It occurs in walking, when the arch gets damaged because of bearing weight or stress on the toe. Other factors which can cause this disease include wearing the wrong shoes, inadequate stretching, or an injury caused directly to the toe. Achilles tendonitis is also caused when the toe lacks good blood supply.
Individuals who suffer from Achilles tendonitis often have the complaint of experiencing pain when they put their first feet out of the bed in morning. This pain is extremely painful and unbearable. Another common symptom of this disease is pain which is caused when an individual stands up after long hours of sitting. In this case, the pain reduces with the activity.
Treatment for Achilles tendonitis especially for the athletes for runners should include a through stretching schedule before and after the work out sessions. For other individuals, it is advisable to avoid walking or running for long distances continuously. Ice bags should be applied at the places where pain occurs. Ice should also be applied every time after the heel is exposed to high level of exertion.
Usage of heel pads is also advised in cases of prolonged pain. A heel cup often elevated the heel to reduce the stress and pressure on it. This device that you use for the cure of Achilles tendonitis should be light weight and shock absorbing.
Another treatment that is subscribed for Achilles tendonitis is wearing elastic bandages. These bandages can be worn throughout the day as well as while sleeping. It can help in reducing the morning pain which is quite common in the patients of this disease.
Other treatments include taking pain-killers, going for ultrasound or manual therapy etc. but these treatments are prescribed only when the pain cannot be treated with taking proper care and suggested measures. In some cases when the pain gets to an unbearable level, a plaster cast can also be applied.
If in case the pain is persistent, you should seek for medical help. The doctor can suggest you with some exercises which can help in strengthening the arch and the heel. Usage of prevention techniques can prove to be helpful in avoiding the recurrence of Achilles tendonitis.
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