Tendinitis (also spelled tendonitis ) is an inflammation of a tendon, thick cords of tissue that connect muscles to bones. A type of tendinitis that affects the feet is insertional Achilles tendinitis , which describes an inflammation of the Achilles tendon where it inserts into the heel bone.
Causes of Tendinitis
- Improper stretching/warming up
- Incorrect form during physical activity
- Injury to the calf
- Overuse of the tendon
- Wearing high heels at work and switching to lower-heeled shoes for workouts
Symptoms of Tendinitis
- Limited movement of your ankle
- Pain when you move your calf, even if you have not sustained an injury
- Swelling in the area
Treatments for Tendinitis
- Anti-inflammatory medication
- Applying ice to the area 3-4 times a day, 15 minutes each time
- Custom-made orthotics --NOPA offers more than 150 unique varieties
- Heel lifts
- Physical therapy
- Proper stretching
- Resting your leg and foot
- Surgery to remove the degenerative tissue or to strengthen the tendon attachment to the heel bone
Prevention of Tendinitis
- Continued use of custom-made orthotics
- Gradual increase in physical activity
- Stretches and exercises provided by your doctor
Text Us About Tendinitis
At New Orleans Podiatry Associates, we are experts in treating tendinitis. Our lead podiatrist, Dr. Edward M. Lang, has been helping patients resolve tendinitis for over 30 years. Please text our HIPAA-compliant communication platform at (650) 405-0442 and chat directly with our team to learn more about tendinitis relief. You do not have to live with tendinitis. We are foot and ankle specialists, and we have helped thousands of patients reclaim their foot health.
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At New Orleans Podiatry Associates, we are experts in treating foot and ankle pain. Our lead podiatrist, Dr. Edward M. Lang, has been helping patients resolve foot and ankle pain for over 30 years. Please call our main number at (504)-897-3627 for both our New Orleans and Metaire locations, and speak directly with our team to learn more about how New Orleans Podiatry Associates can help you get back on your feet. We are foot and ankle specialists, and we have helped thousands of patients reclaim their foot health.