# Achilles Tendonitis

- Link: https://carolinaona.com/achilles-tendonitis/
- Published: 2019-01-15T17:33:07-05:00
- Author: Dallas Clifton

## About Achilles Tendonitis

What is it and what are my treatment options?

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### Achilles Tendonitis Overview

# Achilles Tendonitis Treatment in Spartanburg, Duncan and Greenville, SC

The Achilles tendon is a large tendon that connects the calf muscle to the heel.
The tendon is important because it points the foot down when it flexes—a critical
movement for walking, running, and jumping. Achilles tendonitis is a common injury
in which the tendon becomes irritated and inflamed. There are two types of Achilles
tendonitis:

 1. **_Insertional._** At the heal.
 2. **_Noninsertional._** In the middle of the tendon.

Achilles tendonitis that is not treated properly produces unpleasant symptoms that
make it difficult to perform many day-to-day activities. An appointment with a Carolina
Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates’ (CONA) ensures proper Achilles tendonitis
treatment and quick symptom relief.

## **Symptoms & Causes**

Achilles tendonitis symptoms include:

 * Morning pain
 * Stiffness
 * Swelling
 * Pain after physical activity
 * Pain when pointing the foot down
 * Tendon thickening

Achilles tendonitis causes include:

 * A bone spur
 * Calf tightness
 * Overuse
 * Suddenly increasing physical activity intensity or frequency

## **Common Treatments:**

After a thorough evaluation, a CONA hip specialist may recommend:

 * Activity modification
 * At-home stretching and strengthening exercises
 * Immobilization in a cast, splint or boot
 * Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
 * Orthotics
 * Physical therapy
 * Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE)
 * Shoe modifications, insoles

A cortisone injection may be offered for fast-acting pain relief.

## **Diagnosis:**

A CONA foot and ankle specialist:

 * Carefully listens to the patient’s symptoms
 * Obtains a complete medical history, including previous injuries
 * Performs an Achilles tendon physical examination

An x-ray may be ordered if a bone spur is suspected.

## Make an Appointment⏎  with A Foot & Ankle Specialist

Please do not delay a diagnosis. Make an appointment with one of our Board-Certified
and Fellowship-Trained CONA foot and ankle specialists and your Achilles tendonitis
symptoms will be relieved.

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### 4 Convenient Locations

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#### NORTH GROVE CAMPUS

1330 Boiling Springs Road
Suite 1600Spartanburg, SC 29303Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00
p.m.

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#### DUNCAN OFFICE

115 Deacon Tiller Ct.
Duncan, SC 29334Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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#### NEUROSURGERY OFFICE

1075 Boiling Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29303Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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#### Doctor Mina Office

2755 South Highway 14
Suite 2350Greer, SC 29650Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.