Is this Achilles Tendonitis or not?

[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.