Is this Achilles Tendonitis or not?

[drekkly]

Sounds like it is still an achilles issue to me. Could be a tendinitis on top of a more chronic tendinosis. Rest doesn't stop the cause and longterm pain relieft would not be instant. it often takes several months to get to the painful stage. 10 days rest won't resolve and heal the tissue. More like 6-12 weeks. The eccentric work needs to be done with a slightly flexed knee to work the soleus and not bias the gastrocnemius (which would be the case with a straight knee).

I'd also suggest getting a running show with a higher heal than the toes area, e.g. a Nike Air Pegasus. If not you can add 5mm or so of heal life in your existing running shoes.

After the first AT trauma I had 10 - 12 weeks off from running. (still cycled) I did both straight leg and ben knee eccentric heel drops until I was pain free. Then I incorporated some heel raises as well to start the strengthening process. First with no added wieghts and then with small weights added to a backpack. Eventually I was running and competing pain free. This period lasted about 4 - 5 months until the recent issue a couple of week backs. This pain is completely different to the previous pain - in that it disapeared completely for a few days but when it does return it is pretty much constant in intensity (pretty low intensity as well) Before if I walked for 30mins at lunch the pain would increased - with this pain this does not seem to happen as much. Also there is no pain when running which I had with the previous AT. Someone suggested a trap nerve further up the linetic chain could be causing it? Assuming it is AT then I guess I should just continue with what I have been doing previously - ice, heel drops and using a heel raise in my work shoes and for running. I have 2 more races left this season and then will rest up for a few weeks - if it still bothering me after that I will get a full assesment done.

[Cherilegrace]

Have you seen a physiotherapist? Do you have any history of low back problem? You could also have plantar fasciitis-- Plantar Fasciitis - Symptoms, Treatments, Causes of Plantar Fasciitis - from WebMD -- or scarring from from AT. It would be nice to have a professional guide your recovery. Also, try to avoid uphill running.

Good luck!

[drekkly]

Have you seen a physiotherapist? Do you have any history of low back problem? You could also have plantar fasciitis-- Plantar Fasciitis - Symptoms, Treatments, Causes of Plantar Fasciitis - from WebMD -- or scarring from from AT. It would be nice to have a professional guide your recovery. Also, try to avoid uphill running.

Good luck!

I saw a physio back in January who said it was para tendonitis of the achilles. No lower back problems. Did wonder if it was connected to sore spot on sole of foot ie PF - but was told that was much more painful. This is a low grade soreness on the right side of the achilles which is constant now but only hurts if I push the tendon and doesn't hurt to run or walk or when I get out of the bed first thing in morning. I had a sports massage last week and she said the achilles felt smooth with no indication of scar tissue. I am going to see a physio at the end of the season but if it doesn't hurt when I run I wondering how important it is to get sorted? I live in a very hilly place so training and competing on hills is unavoidable!

[drekkly]

AT or not? Update. I raced a triathlon on Sunday and there was no pain during. Afterwards it was very sore to the touch and I though yes it must be AT but after an afternoon of ice it is not sore anymore? This is not what I had before where it got very sore after a race and stayed that way for a couple of months? Surely AT is either there or it's not there - it doesn't come and go. Someting is irriating to the sheath of the tendon I think causing the inflamation and soreness which quickly goes? Could it be a trapped nerve somewhere? I have heard of someone thinking he had AT but it ended up being a trapped nerve in his glute? Now this morning my right glute is sore which may just be coincidence?

[Cherilegrace]

I would still recommend you to see a physiotherapist for a short period of time to resolve the tendonitis. You may want your physio to guide you better with training and prevent yourself from getting a major injury in the future. If it gets resolved soon then you may not even need to see one at the end of the season.

Goodluck.