At Spineplus Clinic Chigwell we specialise in the Treatment for Achilles Tendonitis, and we belive that from the outset the correct diagnosis of Achilles and Tendonitis associated issues are key to treating anyone successfully and without that we are only treating you with a best guess, instead of knowing the facts.

How do you know if you are suffering from Achilles Tendonitis? Well normally Pain felt low down in the calf near the heel usually involves the Achilles Tendon. Overuse, perhaps from a sudden increase in training volume, can often result in inflammation of the tendon (Achilles Tendonitis) or its sheath (Achilles Paratendonitis). If the problem has been present for a long time wear and tear may have caused degradation and irregular healing of the tendon, known as “Achilles Tendonosis”. A palpable lump or swelling at the site of pain may be present and the pain may radiate into the heel or up into the calf muscle.

At Spine Plus Clinic Chigwell show you how with the right combination of massage, stretching and strengthening exercises we can often aid resolution of the problem. If this fails to fix things that’s when more invasive measure such as injections may be required. However, injections will always be a last result option, as involving corticosteroids can risk causing rupture of the tendon, resulting in surgery and a very long rehab process.  So manual therapy’s, such massage therapy,  electrotherapy and exercise advice should always be the first step, unless there is reason to the think the tendon is ruptured, in which case surgery or complete immobilisation may be required.