-
Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners
What could be causing a sore Achilles?
Related Topic
I have been walking and my achilles is very sore, it is painful and swollen -
Find a professional to answer your question
Find a professional to answer your question Search Now
-
Kirsty Woods
Exercise Physiologist
Hi I’m Kirsty Woods,I would like to use my experience, expertise and passion to help you reach your weight, energy and health goalsI have been … View Profile
Hi there,
Sore and/or swollen Achilles which you described is often referred to as Achilles tendonitis and is quite common when commencing a walking/running programme or increasing training load.
Ensuring that you have correctly fitted shoes, walking on softer surfaces (grass), reducing your walking load and stretching your calf muscles may help. Also take a look at http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Achilles_tendonitis
If the issue persists it is best to visit your local physiotherapist.
Report this post
You must be a HealthShare member to report this post. to your account or now (it's free).
-
Kevin Shapiro
Physiotherapist
17 years experience in Australia, South Africa and the United Kingdom in private practice. I specialize in the treatment of back and neck pain as … View Profile
This is an overuse injury from excessive running.
Report this post
You must be a HealthShare member to report this post. to your account or now (it's free).
You may also like these related questions
-
How long until swelling goes away after open lateral release surgery on knee?
I had open lateral release surgery on my right knee 6 weeks ago and my knee is still very swollen. I am doing exercises as advised by my physio but the swelling is not going down. Using a walking sti… -
Why is my leg sore and numb?
-
Do ESR levels change with inflammation?
