Sore Or Stiff Achilles Tendon In The Morning? It's NOT Tearing. Here Are The Causes & Treatment

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  • čas přidán 16. 06. 2024
  • In this video, Maryke explains why your Achilles tendon may feel sore or stiff in the morning, what happens in the tendon, and why the common belief that your Achilles tendon is tearing when you step on it is absolute nonsense. Finally, she also discusses the best treatment options.
    🌟Need more help with your injury? You’re welcome to consult one of the team at TMA online via video call for an assessment of your Achilles injury and a tailored treatment plan: www.treatmyachilles.com
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    📚 Chapters in this video:
    00:00:00 Introduction
    00:01:03 What causes a stiff or painful Achilles tendon in the morning?
    00:02:43 Your Achilles tendon is NOT tearing
    00:04:04 What happens inside the tendon to make it feel stiff or painful
    00:06:56 The role of pain in rehab for an injured Achilles tendon
    00:08:36 How to get rid of the stiffness and pain in your Achilles tendon
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    Cook JL, Rio E, Purdam CR, et al. Revisiting the continuum model of tendon pathology: what is its merit in clinical practice and research? British Journal of Sports Medicine 2016;50:1187-1191.

Komentáře • 381

  • @monikajanovska921
    @monikajanovska921 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks Maryka for your perfect explanation. And you gave me some hope about my injured and painful Achilles

  • @1985themovement
    @1985themovement Před 2 lety +4

    So glad I found this video I've been dealing with this for the past year. In fact I went and had an evaluation and xray done just the other day from a foot and ankle specialist.

  • @michaellove5827
    @michaellove5827 Před 9 měsíci +12

    She is very honest and genuine while giving good information

  • @user-ze6qx1py2l
    @user-ze6qx1py2l Před rokem +15

    With this channel, I don‘t need to see a Dr. You are so right on my case. I have made much progress, and my tendon is becoming stronger.

  • @lenrocks9761
    @lenrocks9761 Před rokem +6

    That was a extremely helpful video, I really appreciate how you broke everything down so well. Thank you.

  • @kenshort5109
    @kenshort5109 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Really helpful. You explained what is actually happening with clarity and just the right level of information. Thanks

  • @xbadandy182x
    @xbadandy182x Před 2 lety +40

    I've learned so much from this channel. Of all the doctors I've visited, medical posts of people's experiences on reddit.. CZcams, social media, etc. This channel and the information given on the achilles injuries is superior. Even though this injury sucks, I always feel better listening to you speak. You clearly all are very good at putting yourselves in the patients shoes because all of the things you discuss are certainly the things that go through my mind.. those things I worry about and questions I ask. Thank you so much for doing what you do. I hope I never need to get a consult with your company but its assuring knowing its an option if I can't do this on my own.

    • @davidmark9905
      @davidmark9905 Před rokem +1

      Well said. She's amazing. So well explained. Thanks again

  • @sarkahalastova9667
    @sarkahalastova9667 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Just what I have been experiencing recently. I am so glad I came across your video.

  • @Jim-Andrews-Thailand
    @Jim-Andrews-Thailand Před rokem +2

    What a great video and clear explanation, very much appreciated - Thanks Jim

  • @Bearwitness33
    @Bearwitness33 Před rokem +3

    I really like this channel! Her advice really helped my right Achilles feel 10 times better

  • @bjornpienaar5048
    @bjornpienaar5048 Před 13 dny

    Fabulous video, thanks. I love how you explain things. Very insightful and professional. You have helped me before with an injury, now again. Keep it up!

  • @kimlyle7983
    @kimlyle7983 Před rokem +92

    ☝️ THAT'S the problem - its when I get up from resting (sitting or lying) that It's the worst.

    • @TreatMyAchilles
      @TreatMyAchilles  Před rokem +8

      I need to make an updated video for how to treat this but in the meantime this one can provide some ideas: czcams.com/video/0Hb3FS_xG-A/video.html

    • @susanngigi1164
      @susanngigi1164 Před rokem +13

      This is what am going through right now. Agony!

    • @danielagarpal
      @danielagarpal Před rokem +8

      Me too! It’s been almost a year of living like this. Stiff upon waking, incorporating from any kind of rest. Started with a lot of pain on the heel

    • @eannemarieweber5285
      @eannemarieweber5285 Před rokem +6

      I work as a cna 12 hour shifts and everytime i get up from the computer I have to start slow cause my achilles feel so tight and my feet tingle :( I am 38 and in good shape but man my feet feel ALOT OLDER making hard to want to exercise any more :(

    • @anitahardesty2163
      @anitahardesty2163 Před 10 měsíci +6

      Yes its horrible pain when I wake up in the morning or get up after sitting!!

  • @aran5050
    @aran5050 Před 5 měsíci +2

    All my worries are gone! THANK YHOU!

  • @aussiespursfan8609
    @aussiespursfan8609 Před rokem +1

    This was such a helpful video and cleared up so many doubts I had , got a new subscriber! Many thanks

  • @Scalp269
    @Scalp269 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Awesome video. That was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!!!!

  • @DaveJMorten
    @DaveJMorten Před rokem +3

    Finally someone who knows their stuff. Thanks for these insights and tips. I have been experiencing achilles tendonitis since I've started running in barefoot shoes. I guess, I started out a little too aggressive (no transitioning time).

  • @chrisconrad4521
    @chrisconrad4521 Před 8 měsíci +1

    This is what I needed to hear. Thank you so much

  • @patrickoberem9109
    @patrickoberem9109 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thank you. So encouraging and informative.

  • @fpvaddictdad2730
    @fpvaddictdad2730 Před 6 měsíci +4

    This is a very well done video. It describes exactly what I am going through and how to recover. Thanks.

  • @iantincangleed4702
    @iantincangleed4702 Před 9 měsíci

    Great film thanks

  • @etiennegosselin4768
    @etiennegosselin4768 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Wonderful video, thanks a lot for this! Rehab my tendons, one step at a time! Merci

  • @rnyt201
    @rnyt201 Před 2 lety +1

    Fantastic explanation. Thank you.

  • @broncotrail
    @broncotrail Před 4 měsíci +1

    These videos are great! Thanks.

  • @webby10roadtoglory63
    @webby10roadtoglory63 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Great advise , this has really helped with my recovery. The morning pain was something nobody had any answers to , until I found your channel. Keep up the great work , your knowledge is so helpful to many of us

  • @maundymark
    @maundymark Před 6 měsíci +2

    Hello Marika, This video is the best analysis of achilles tendon pain and stiffness. You have been able to explain in crystal clear details of what can and what happens to most ppl who are in a similar position. Thank you for sharing the information.
    I do a lot of walking and when I'm not walking I do skipping at home.
    I ruptured my tendon shortly after, but was fee the pain & stiffness long before.
    Thanks for the information.

  • @dmcnotme
    @dmcnotme Před 10 měsíci +2

    Thank you for so detailed explanation, it really helps knowing the problem is not so tough as our mind thinks it is.

  • @VTMom
    @VTMom Před 9 měsíci

    So helpful and clear!

  • @sidiahmedcherkaoui1584
    @sidiahmedcherkaoui1584 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you very much I like the way you express yourself.

  • @rwarrell
    @rwarrell Před 9 měsíci +5

    So happy I've found this channel! I'm a trail/ ultra runner and started having problems with my Achilles like 4 years ago when I went from road running to trail running. It got to a point where I couldn't run, but I never really stopped. However, running uphill was really painful. Did PT for a while and got a lot better, I can now run with no pain, but still very painful and stiff in the morning, and the back of the heel has been swollen ever since!

    • @TreatMyAchilles
      @TreatMyAchilles  Před 9 měsíci +1

      I'm glad you find the videos useful! This video may also give you some ideas: czcams.com/video/H1nfgU1amvg/video.html

    • @bikerdude6119
      @bikerdude6119 Před 6 měsíci

      I'm also an ultra runner . 3 weeks ago I was doing a 22 mile trail run. I began chaffing around mile 11 and my running form switched to avoid irritation. Then around mile 19 , boom , I felt some pain coming from the sides of my heel and in back of the heel. I stopped running until the pain went away which took about 5 minutes . I continued running downhill with less pain. Note the day before I did intervals.
      I raced a 50k the following week with some pain around my ankle and still got 9th.
      3 weeks later it still lingers around my ankle and I have physical therapy in 2 days. I'm also requesting an MRI because my friend who's also a doctor and a more experienced ultra runner told me to do so

  • @billybudd45
    @billybudd45 Před 11 měsíci +7

    Never had any problems while I was active. Only after sitting around being sedentary, deconditioned is when my Achilles and everything else started hurting. So I'm doing yoga, cardio and strength training.

  • @MajorDrama1
    @MajorDrama1 Před měsícem

    This makes more sense than anything else Ive heard on the topic and maps with my experience with the irritated tendon - But great to have it confirmed - Thanks for posting

  • @ramarao71
    @ramarao71 Před 6 měsíci +12

    Thanks a lot. I was experiencing Achilles tendon last two weeks and the "tear" worry was something creeping in the mind making me somewhat restless. Rather was really fearing the tear as that will stop my physical activities to good extent. Your explanation removes that fear . Thank you soooo much dear. Looks like destiny made me come across this video.

  • @rexgoodheart3471
    @rexgoodheart3471 Před rokem +1

    This was great. Thank you very much!

  • @lycagos1278
    @lycagos1278 Před rokem

    superb info! thank you my friend

  • @karriemtuggle604
    @karriemtuggle604 Před rokem

    Very informative. Thanks.

  • @tonygarrett3026
    @tonygarrett3026 Před 2 měsíci

    You’re great. I appreciate this info. I’ve been a runner my whole life, but my mid 40s have been hard on my Achilles tendons. Thanks for setting my mind at ease!

  • @elizabethpeterson455
    @elizabethpeterson455 Před rokem +2

    She is so right😊...wrong shoes and walking on rough terrain. Great video...Thank you...

  • @ericchevalley
    @ericchevalley Před 2 lety

    Truly brilliant

  • @spectravisionmeditec
    @spectravisionmeditec Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you very much for this informational video it help me a lot to gain confidence to play again thanks

  • @dilabakri
    @dilabakri Před 9 měsíci +7

    This is exactly what I need to hear! Started playing volleyball again this month since I last played in 2009. I regularly exercise like doing HIIT, functional strength training and running. But sports is a different kind of animal after being away for that long. I’ll remind myself to take it slow, do a lot more strengthening sessions and rest more in between training days.

  • @luvtogroove
    @luvtogroove Před 7 měsíci

    I love this channel

  • @LB-nv2bj
    @LB-nv2bj Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you for the information. I'm actually in physical therapy because I tore the tendon next to it and they can't figure out what's wrong with my achilles now. I'm positive it's because I went from walking several miles a day and working on the ladder to complete immobilization for 8 weeks while they couldn't get me into an MRI.

  • @wombatpuppy4436
    @wombatpuppy4436 Před rokem

    Great vid thank you!

  • @LisaSoulLevelHealing
    @LisaSoulLevelHealing Před rokem

    Excellent video! Ive hadbthisbfor about 8 years and dealt with it. I juat started loiking up solutions today and this explanation is perfect 😊 ill go ahead and start statt doing that placing the legs against the wall and see how that goes. It always felt good, but i heard its good for drainage.

  • @RRH25
    @RRH25 Před rokem

    Thankyou. Great video

  • @BookieLukie21
    @BookieLukie21 Před měsícem

    I injured my achilles tendon over a year and a half ago. It is painful in the morning as well as throughout the day, and not one Dr or p/t told me about this information. Even at night it's sensitive when sleeping. Thank you, I really hope this channel helps me finally heal. Thank you!

  • @jolenebrownd6995
    @jolenebrownd6995 Před rokem

    Thank you. I was diagnosed today, and my thoughts were "I'm too scared to do anything because I'll keep tearing it" thanks

  • @lurklingX
    @lurklingX Před měsícem

    *fantastic!* thank you. i recently got this stiffness myself. i think it could be the doing hills and for1.5+ hrs and suddenly different shoes. it's nice to know what the stiffness actually MEANS. i'll be more cognizant of the stuff you mentioned and monitor this in future as well.

  • @milescoleman910
    @milescoleman910 Před 10 měsíci +3

    This makes more sense than everything else I could find

    • @ilenek.5428
      @ilenek.5428 Před 4 měsíci

      Me too! It confirmed what I suspected in some ways but didn't understand what was wrong.

  • @jeffreydavis717
    @jeffreydavis717 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I didn't start having this pain until I became older. True it dissipates within minutes. ❤ in any event I believe it's a condition with aging. 😮your commentary was right on point.

  • @TimWallder
    @TimWallder Před 10 měsíci

    Thanks for this. Complete rupture of right Achilles a couple of years ago and and the left has been really sore in morning as well as the right recently and was petrified it was going to be a rupture in one or another so this is very reassuring. 😀

  • @motiftheory
    @motiftheory Před rokem

    Oh my goodness. This is exactly the trouble I came here hoping to figure out!

    • @motiftheory
      @motiftheory Před rokem

      SO well explained. Truly appreciate it.

  • @Testeverything521
    @Testeverything521 Před 8 měsíci +1

    That title tag was so extremely specific and relevant that I've gotta stay and watch the video lol.

  • @prk5339
    @prk5339 Před 9 měsíci

    Very good video

  • @tonyubr
    @tonyubr Před rokem

    Wonderful thank you 👌

  • @ewaf88
    @ewaf88 Před 11 měsíci

    Two years ago, when I was 63, I managed to run up 81 steps ( and down again of course ) 50 times in 1 hour 7 minutes.
    I had 40 years of pain, siffness and fatigue and my prmises athletic sprinting career was ruined, before my disease was finally diagnosed in 2019
    Now with a drug called Imraldi , Ive got my strength back and have been really going for it.
    Both my Achilles tendons have got a bit sore, so Im goung to follow your rehab program.
    Thank you for explaining things

  • @dwaynejoseph9470
    @dwaynejoseph9470 Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you you help me so much

  • @JR-zu9hl
    @JR-zu9hl Před měsícem

    Thank you. Very informative and you made it easy for a layperson to understand. I had this condition very bad about a year ago. This is the best explanation that I’ve heard.

  • @MultiHinrik
    @MultiHinrik Před rokem

    Hi, great channel. What's your opinion on shockwave therapy?

    • @TreatMyAchilles
      @TreatMyAchilles  Před rokem

      Hi Multikk, here's our video on shockwave: czcams.com/video/GGZvRdxEXp8/video.html

  • @nicolevic3604
    @nicolevic3604 Před rokem +1

    This definitely answered my concerns. My stiffness came after walking in sand.

  • @susanngigi1164
    @susanngigi1164 Před rokem

    Thank you!

  • @Oughut88
    @Oughut88 Před rokem

    I have this from wearing totally flat ballet flats/pumps. I now buy them with a 1 cm heel and the problem is improving.

  • @tintedpalette653
    @tintedpalette653 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thank you for your insight. I’m a pretty young person (early 20s) but I haven’t been physically active in a few years. I started work at an Amazon warehouse and almost immediately both of my Achilles tendons became super stiff in the morning. I’m lifting heavy boxes/bags and pulling them on around wheeled carts that can weight like 300-500lbs (sometimes up ramps). I think the physical workload has been a shock to my body as it is trying to keep up. It’s good to know my Achilles stiffness isn’t super serious, but it does make me want to start looking for less physical work before it becomes a larger problem.

  • @haiderjebur2348
    @haiderjebur2348 Před 2 lety

    Informative video ..I'd like to ask about the acceptable time of relative rest for recovary after the over use excercises that followed by mild stiffness in a40 years man ?? How many dayes ?

    • @TreatMyAchilles
      @TreatMyAchilles  Před 2 lety +2

      There really isn’t a limit. You only start increasing your activity as your tendon recovers and you build your strength through the strength training - we set specific targets for our patients depending on what we find in our assessments combined with their goals.. So we can’t say “go back to sport after x days”. You have to restore the tendon’s strength and function first. This usually takes between 4 and 12 months and all depends on how long you’ve had the injury for, how quickly you start the correct treatment plan, and how quickly your body heals. But this doesn’t mean that you will be doing the same level of relative rest during that period. Your activities will slowly increase. Hope this makes sense.
      This is also something that our team of physios can help you with via video call. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.treatmyachilles.com/

  • @dodororo2791
    @dodororo2791 Před 2 lety

    Thanks a lot , l have learned much from ur amazing videoes
    But pleass i want to ask u about the best suitable formal shoes for achillus tendonitis pain for wonen thank you so much ❤️

    • @TreatMyAchilles
      @TreatMyAchilles  Před 2 lety

      I can’t suggest a brand, but something that has a small heel (but broad one, not stiletto) and that doesn’t press too hard on the Achilles will be best.

  • @upward_onward
    @upward_onward Před rokem

    Scientific explanation of the problem.

  • @suninthjacob2745
    @suninthjacob2745 Před rokem

    I had the same pain today morning. I do exercise every day. I am wondering is it a part of my varicose vain?thank you for the video 😊

  • @vjdeloach
    @vjdeloach Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you 🙏🏽

  • @a8lg6p
    @a8lg6p Před rokem +4

    This is super-helpful. I re-aggravated an old ankle injury by running on the beach (started 5K twice a week after previously only doing like half that once a week), and, what I think really did it, jumping onto and off of fallen trees. Yeah, I'm 40...also in the best shape of my life, and I refuse to accept that that's the sort of thing I can't do anymore. I just need to make my muscles and tendons strong enough to be able to do it. But now I realize that I've probably been too aggressive with my rehab. Like Knees Over Toes guy says, you shouldn't feel any pain. I was like, come on, shouldn't I do things that feel a little uncomfortable? Apparently maybe not, take a step back, do something even easier, keep doing it until I can do the harder thing with no discomfort, and work up from there. Maybe just jog slowly, avoid heavy impacts like jumping, only do it once a week... Bent knee calf raises seems to hit exactly the right spot; guess I should stick to doing it with both legs at the same time, which I can do without feeling any discomfort at all, instead of trying to work through the mild discomfort of doing it on the injured foot by itself.

    • @TreatMyAchilles
      @TreatMyAchilles  Před rokem +3

      You're spot one - only thing I can add is that if you mean that when you do a bent leg heel raise with one leg you really feel the same symptoms, another option can be to start with straight leg heel raises as it may allow you to load the tendon more but without the heavy stretch+compression effect of the bent knee ones.

  • @SueDowd
    @SueDowd Před rokem

    Fabulous video - I have had pain in both feet for two years now. I have read that a vibration plate would be helpful. Are you able to tell me if you would recommend the use of a vibration plate to help with recovery and if so would there be a limit to how often you would use it.

    • @TreatMyAchilles
      @TreatMyAchilles  Před rokem

      Vibration plates are not really our first choice of treatment as it is very difficult to control the load that goes through the Achilles tendon when you're on it - we prefer to use exercises that you can easily control and standardize and slowly increase in a stepwise manner - I discuss this in more detail here: czcams.com/video/Dp8gzq9zoy4/video.html

  • @spacecentergames
    @spacecentergames Před 2 měsíci

    My age has finally caught up with me 😅 Can't run every day.
    Now I alternative with rowing 👍

  • @rosacorcoran8258
    @rosacorcoran8258 Před rokem +16

    Thanks for this. It's really concerning how debilitating this problem is. I'm basically having difficulty even walking at this stage as I have the problem in both ankles. The MRI report states there is thickening of the tendon and I've been given a series of exercises to do but as soon as I walk at all, it flares almost immediately.

    • @TreatMyAchilles
      @TreatMyAchilles  Před rokem +2

      You may want to check what shoes your wear and if using a heel lift insole can help czcams.com/video/crzrN0KseWg/video.html

    • @rosacorcoran8258
      @rosacorcoran8258 Před rokem

      @@TreatMyAchilles thank you!

    • @RubyZanUK
      @RubyZanUK Před rokem

      Same here.

    • @Volkbrecht
      @Volkbrecht Před 10 měsíci +1

      Similar problem here. Takes a few days of doing basically nothing to get rid of it, and walking is almost all I do. And not even anything wild. A not too fast 5 k (about an hour, with a few exercises in between) most mornings, and one longer walk (about 15k) once a week. But not walking is just not an option if I want to keep my weight under control.

    • @annie68164
      @annie68164 Před 7 měsíci

      Did you end up figuring out how to relieve it? Mine always seems to hurt regardless what I do. It is embarrassing to almost have to limp every single time I get up from sitting at work. I'm thinking of trying that KT tape

  • @ArthursAtman
    @ArthursAtman Před 6 měsíci

    my MRI came back basically normal, but I can't stand or walk, nor just sit here in this chair with the weight of my leg pressing down on my heel. This video was helpful. Likely a bursitis issue imo...will follow your protocol

  • @user-vb5xn7ok2l
    @user-vb5xn7ok2l Před 5 měsíci

    Very helpful. Usually walk an hour each day along the firm sand at the beach, wearing joggers with orthotics in them.
    Did a couple of walks without shoes & orthotics, & suddenly pain. That obviously was the issue.

  • @bikerdude6119
    @bikerdude6119 Před 6 měsíci

    I'm an ultra runner . 3 weeks ago I was doing a 22 mile trail run. I began chaffing around mile 11 and my running form switched to avoid irritation. Then around mile 19 , boom , I felt some pain coming from the sides of my heel and in back of the heel. I stopped running until the pain went away which took about 5 minutes . I continued running downhill with less pain. Note the day before I did intervals.
    I raced a 50k the following week with some pain around my ankle and still got 9th.
    3 weeks later it still lingers around my ankle and I have physical therapy in 2 days. I'm also requesting an MRI because my friend who's also a doctor and a more experienced ultra runner told me to do so
    I already took xrays and nothing is broken, i did continue running easy miles with no long runs but during my runs i get pain in front of my ankle, on the interior just above my ankle and in the back of my heel. I feel like it transitions throughout my ankle. Hopefully nothing is ruptured and wont require surgery

  • @diggler64
    @diggler64 Před 10 měsíci +6

    i went from having no dog to having a dog ... that's the reason 😂

  • @ginnyowens5882
    @ginnyowens5882 Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks so much for this! Very helpful. One question: is it possible through the right treatment and rehabilitation to return the muscle tissue to the proper parallel fiber state, and reduce the amount of fluid between those collagen fibers? Is that just part of the natural healing process, or are there other steps that must be taken?

    • @TreatMyAchilles
      @TreatMyAchilles  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Yes, your tendon can get strong and healthy - the most important treatment is mix of rest + exercise - if you get that right then it allows it to recover and grow strong again. Other treatments can sometimes be useful but for most cases this is enough. I've discussed all the treatment options in detail in this video: czcams.com/video/H1nfgU1amvg/video.html

  • @Powerhitable
    @Powerhitable Před 2 lety +4

    Hey, excellent video.
    That is exactly how mine feels like. Roughly 2 years ago I did my right leg achilles(I feel like tendon has been recovered properly but not the strenght&muscles I had), now I been struggeling with the pain in my left(stronger leg). Does it means I am overdoing my excerises or just simply do I lean more on the left side cuz the right side isn't clearly strong as it used to be? I am playing football and im really struggeling with the left leg achilles in the mornings after sessions. I been always thinking it might be tearing slowly, but as I just found it its clearly not?
    Should I just take it more easy and concentrate doing lighter sessions according to pain levels in the morning? But still if I think back I been trying to build it back months now yet every time I have a proper game or heavier session the pain&sore&tight can be next level in the morning for days. Or is it just lack of strenght generally in glutes,hamstrings, calves etc. Any help&information very welcome. thanks

    • @TreatMyAchilles
      @TreatMyAchilles  Před 2 lety +2

      Hi Karel,
      We cannot provide individual treatment advice without doing an in-depth assessment of your injury and your personal circumstances, as the advice might not be appropriate for you. You're welcome to book a video consultation with one of our physios if you would like an assessment and a personalised treatment plan: www.treatmyachilles.com/

  • @livegreatalways
    @livegreatalways Před 2 měsíci +1

    People have been making jokes on me that I walked like 'Robocop' when I stood up from the chair 😣😖

    • @TreatMyAchilles
      @TreatMyAchilles  Před 2 měsíci

      🙈 This video has more advice for if you get pain and stiffness after sitting still: czcams.com/video/Cbm7SK9mBnE/video.html

  • @Devblivion
    @Devblivion Před 4 měsíci

    Hiya Maryke, thanks for the video. I’ve consulted with a PT and know exactly what to do for my heels, and I have a plan. I’ve had insertional for 2 months, and my plan began yesterday. Based on your experience, if I’m starting at 4 sets of 45 second isometric holds a day, how long until you think I can gain plyometric ability?

    • @TreatMyAchilles
      @TreatMyAchilles  Před 4 měsíci

      I have no idea - it all depends on how your tendon reacts to the exercises, how much your strength deficit is etc. Ask the physio who gave you the exercises - they should be able to make a more educated guess.

  • @NannyOggins
    @NannyOggins Před 6 měsíci

    I injured my heel/tendon playing golf on a steep upward slope. Its been painful for around three months now despite having two or three rest periods (not playing). I have the morning soreness which doesn’t get much better throughout the day. I wondered if you think a TENS machine could be used to help, I have one for a wrist strain and it helps but Im not sure it’s appropriate for this?
    Many thanks for taking the time to make these vids. 😊

    • @TreatMyAchilles
      @TreatMyAchilles  Před 6 měsíci

      TENS only helps with temporary pain relief - it doesn't do anything for healing but also don't carry any risks. So, you can use it if you find it helps to make things more comfortable. I've discussed the best evidence-based treatments in this video: czcams.com/video/H1nfgU1amvg/video.html

  • @darrincarter8350
    @darrincarter8350 Před rokem

    Yes!!! I’m 4 months post op( Sept 8th) I almost fall over in the morning with the pain. I’m a ex-professional athlete. I was playing flag Football when I ruptured mine Aug 13th 2:52

  • @lnp_2023
    @lnp_2023 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you for this video. I returned from holiday 1 month ago today where I spent all day everyday walking around in flip flops! I have a sedentary lifestyle usually & spend 9/10hrs in an office desk job. On the last day of my holiday I had so much pain in the Achilles area, the rest of my legs ached and everything was just so sore 😢 since returning it’s improved a little bit still hurts quite often, I feel LOTS of stiffness when getting up from sitting/lying down, especially in the morning and occasionally I’m getting some aching up my leg too. The stiffness is awful. At one point my calves even felt quite tender from this. I haven’t been to the gym since before my holiday, with this issue at the moment should I attend the gym? I don’t do any cardio.. just weight/resistance training but I’m worried I might make it worse 🤔
    Thanks once again for this super educational video

    • @TreatMyAchilles
      @TreatMyAchilles  Před 10 měsíci

      You may also find this video about treatment useful: czcams.com/video/H1nfgU1amvg/video.html
      And this one explains how you can squat without irritating the tendon further: czcams.com/video/gi-tvosxA8g/video.html

  • @lenrocks9761
    @lenrocks9761 Před rokem

    I was diagnosed with haglund's deformity a few months ago and its been a nightmare taking the first few steps after sitting for a while or first thing in the morning. I'm going to seek PT first hopefully that works.

    • @TreatMyAchilles
      @TreatMyAchilles  Před rokem

      Here's our video on Haglund's deformity, in case you haven't seen it: czcams.com/video/Q5ay6kc2x2g/video.html

  • @emirgokcen1906
    @emirgokcen1906 Před rokem +2

    Thank you very much for all the info. I have had archilles tendonitis for over 3 years now, I learned to live and run with it 😃 Like you said, it is one of those rare injuries if you stop walking/running it actually gets worse not better 👍 I feel the stiffness in the morning in the first steps but it goes away very quickly. It is a morning routine for me 😃 Stiffness when I first got it was much worse 3 years ago.

    • @WilliamsShakeria
      @WilliamsShakeria Před rokem

      What did you do for the pain? I feel pain and soreness almost every morning and at night before bed.

    • @emirgokcen1906
      @emirgokcen1906 Před rokem +3

      @@WilliamsShakeria Hello. I hardly feel pain (expect one case). I feel some soreness in the morning that goes away with walking around. The one case I start to feel pain is if I drive a lot during the day. My issue is on my right foot, so if I drive around a lot, especially in stop and go traffic I start to feel it a lot. I don't get the same feeling from anything else, even from running long distances (Actually when I first got it, it was so bad that sometimes I was doing stop and go with my left foot with automatic transmission). When I do feel it, I use a massage device or use my thumbs to massage the tendon and calves for 5-10 mins then it goes away instantly. I tried a lot of things for pain, calf raises, calf drops, some other stretches etc but for me massage works the best.

    • @WilliamsShakeria
      @WilliamsShakeria Před rokem

      @@emirgokcen1906 Thank you! I’ll buy a massage device….any suggestions?!

    • @emirgokcen1906
      @emirgokcen1906 Před rokem +2

      @@WilliamsShakeria I bought this ''Beurer FM 200''. It DOES NOT solve the tendonitis problem for sure, just to be clear. You should not buy it with that intention. However it does relieve the pain for me, especially in sore spots, it does work quite well. I feel it when I use it 😆

    • @sharonkhor7433
      @sharonkhor7433 Před rokem +1

      @@WilliamsShakeria Hi, I’m having the same problem as you. I would suggest you try the massage roller first buying any devices. The roller works well with me so far. Just get it from the Kmart, try the soft or normal one first. Remember not to massage the areas close to the tendon.

  • @user-eb5zu9fv4g
    @user-eb5zu9fv4g Před rokem

    Excellent video,thanks I am wondering....my physiotherapist has been using shockwave therapy and acupuncture on my Achilles tendon.I am due a third treatment this week(they are a week apart)and she had said to STOP all the stretches when I started the treatments,that I thought were helping - but had not been. So would just doing her treatment be enough? I am walking outside little and often but it seems pavement walking is slightly more painful? Indoors is ok .The pain level has gone down from 8 to around 5-6 and using tiger balm helps alot

    • @TreatMyAchilles
      @TreatMyAchilles  Před rokem

      Your physio will advise on this once your shockwave treatment has finished - you usually have to do strength training (NOT stretches) but it has to be the correct type and volume.

  • @davidmark9905
    @davidmark9905 Před rokem

    Wow...That was so well explained. Just played a football game in a different pair of boots..you hit it on the head by saying if you changed your shoe..❤

  • @andrewwalsh531
    @andrewwalsh531 Před rokem +1

    I suspect my age is not helping & also the seasonal change (here in northern New England, US) typically proves problematical for me. As I've gotten older, I find I am not able to walk as far as I normally would, additionally as winter approaches w/ the colder temperatures in place I experience more early morning stiffness & pain in the area. It really is a delicate balance between walking enough to get the benefit & walking too much & causing additional irritation to the area. Thanks for helping me to undestand the problem a little better!

    • @TreatMyAchilles
      @TreatMyAchilles  Před rokem

      Glad you found the video useful!

    • @shamirarose5
      @shamirarose5 Před rokem

      It's also from our high acidic diet meat dairy grains ..not enough fruit n veg ..acidosis builds up in legs n feet ..try cutting out all processed foods n drinks

  • @marsthewargod2095
    @marsthewargod2095 Před měsícem +1

    Now I got my answers. After running yesterday and forgetting to do stretches it really hurts in the morning after waking up. I do walking/movements related to that part it will just go away

    • @TreatMyAchilles
      @TreatMyAchilles  Před měsícem

      You can find more advice about treatment here: czcams.com/video/H1nfgU1amvg/video.html

  • @maribelpacheco9851
    @maribelpacheco9851 Před rokem +1

    I've stated, noticing stiffness and little pain on only one foot, especially early mornings. It started after I had my baby about 4 months ago. I was taking BP meds (not anymore) so my MD says it's more than likely from fluid retention and weight gain🤔

    • @TreatMyAchilles
      @TreatMyAchilles  Před rokem

      It might be but if it is the tendon that feels stiff rather than the ankle as a whole, then it is more likely the tendon that is injured. If it is fluid retention the whole ankle area will feel stiff and it won't be limited to the tendon.

  • @johngardner1898
    @johngardner1898 Před 2 lety +8

    Under the guidance of PT Aly (Alison) we have made dramatic progress healing my achillies tendon. It takes time and work. We plan to resume racing early next month.

  • @JoeyDrylvlup
    @JoeyDrylvlup Před 6 měsíci

    Both of mine, at the heel, are more stiff with pain the mornings after recovery days where don’t exercise one bit. It’s so frustrating.

  • @bdescamps
    @bdescamps Před rokem

    Initial injury early November. 6 weeks in boot. 6 weeks physical therapy. Now back at work and I am in pain daily. All day.

    • @TreatMyAchilles
      @TreatMyAchilles  Před rokem

      Hmmm, 6 weeks is not usually enough time to build proper strength. We find out patients need to follow a very slow, progressive (starting with light exercises - but building as they tolerate) for at least 12 weeks and very often longer. Also, this is not the type of thing you really need to see a physio in person (research shows that hands-on treatment etc. doesn't really work) for on a weekly basis because the rehab is the main thing to help this recover and a person usually just needs a check-in every 2 or 3 weeks to make sure things are going as expected.
      If you wanted specific rehab advice and help with getting back to your normal activities pain free, this is something that our team of physios can help you with via video call. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.treatmyachilles.com/

  • @VinesThroughTime
    @VinesThroughTime Před rokem +1

    I've had it for 6 months... but i have NOT been exercising ... is it from wearing flipflops and UGGs?!?! Maybe? obviously, Yes I use to love to walk, miles a day! But long term side effects from something (I'm not allowed to say) chronic dizzy spells- Everything goes black... that make it hard to stay in motion... and all the doctors in Tennessee say there are ZERO chances that I am having side-effects because I must be psychotic if I think that. Still, I've lost 25 lbs and counting (I weighed 125 lbs this morning, 56.6 kg, 8.92 stone) I officially have high cholesterol, and I am officially terrified. I start p.t. on thursday, but most places won't let you in without current *thing Im not allowed to talk about* or harass the crap out f me to do it... So THANK YOU FOR YOUR VDEOS

  • @oldsingingstudentdougbillf1665

    I have painful problems following a run. After a light stretch I start with a 1/2k walk, a normal walk. Then I go into a slow jog for one km. This is to loosen everything up and get the heart rate up a bit. The second km I run a bit faster…working on my breathing and concentrating on my stride. The 3rd km I’m going at a fast pace and then I finish with 3/4 km doing interval running and some of it is flat out. Back to a walk, slow down the heart, deep breathing for about 10 minutes. This structure is to allow my tendons , feet, calf and legs to warm up and stretch. The outer part of my heel still gets painful to walk and tendons are tight. If I start my run too fast, which I can run faster, I can barely walk the next day because of my foot. But I tend to ignore the pain in order to prioritize for my heart strength and lungs. I’ve tried everything and don’t know what to do about it.

    • @TreatMyAchilles
      @TreatMyAchilles  Před 10 měsíci

      I've recently made a video detailing all the treatment options for Achilles tendinopathy (which sounds like what you have) - you may find it useful: czcams.com/video/H1nfgU1amvg/video.html

  • @CaroleRains
    @CaroleRains Před rokem +1

    I have morning pain and stiffness in my left heal, and same if I've been sitting in the recliner for awhile. Glad to finally understand why that happens. I saw in another of your videos that drop heel exercises aren't always advised. I do yoga several times a week, and in downward dog I am able to get my heel on the ground. Thinking now I should probably not stretch my achilles that much?

    • @TreatMyAchilles
      @TreatMyAchilles  Před rokem

      Yes, I would definitely reduce the movements that stretch the Achilles for a couple of weeks and see how it affects your symptoms.
      If you wanted more specific rehab advice and help with getting back to your normal activities, this is something that our team of physios can help you with via video call. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.treatmyachilles.com/

  • @QronoZ713
    @QronoZ713 Před rokem +3

    I had pretty bad pain in the morning that started when I visited a new PT for my at. He told me to stretch every day. But I felt like that kind of movement made it worse. So after researching for myself my guess is that my issue is insertional. A lot of the rehab aggregated my at, after changing it it's much better.

    • @TreatMyAchilles
      @TreatMyAchilles  Před rokem +4

      I was just about to say that you need to stop stretching and then I saw that you already figured it out!

    • @QronoZ713
      @QronoZ713 Před rokem +2

      @@TreatMyAchilles TBH, I've had about 5 different practitioners and noone have identified that it's probably insertional.... Pretty disappointing.

  • @GeorgeLista
    @GeorgeLista Před rokem

    Bursitis... retrocalcaneal... been fkd since October 🥺

  • @Brenda-ue6mv
    @Brenda-ue6mv Před 2 lety +1

    I've been battling with so called "achilles tendonitis/tendopathy" on both feet. Right foot is worse. The type of AT is "Insertional".... I've been going to a Chiropractor and I've been treated with ART, cupping, ion patches and dry needling. Along with that PT and also I've been with a podiatrist and I was measured for custom orthotics. Also, I have been seen by a orthopedic doctor. I was diagnosed by her back in April 23. Ive been having cruiciating pain since March 14th. I feel like I am getting better but its so slow and some days it hurts more than others.... especially in the AM. I am waiting for my customized orthotics. , I guess what I am looking for is a suggestion or new techniques that I dont know of that may speed up my recovery. If anyone has had customized orthotics did they help?

    • @TreatMyAchilles
      @TreatMyAchilles  Před 2 lety

      Hi Brenda - the most effective treatment for this is getting the load management right. If you are having days that are worse than others it usually means that you have done stuff on that day that placed a strain on your Achilles that was more than what it can currently handle. Your physio or chiro should help you figure out the ideal activities to do in your day and how to combine them best with your exercises etc.

    • @1234million
      @1234million Před rokem

      I have had customized orthotics for five years. It hasn't eliminated my tendinopathy. However, it has helped the pain become reduced.

  • @khanscombe619
    @khanscombe619 Před 9 měsíci

    Mine is the opposite at 1st. I'd have long skate days. Sore by night & woke up better but again came bk after flat shoe skates. Im used ro barefoot on hardwood & tile but walking shoes for work & flat for skate

    • @TreatMyAchilles
      @TreatMyAchilles  Před 9 měsíci

      Sounds like you likely then just overdid a bit with too much skating in flat shoes - if you are able to switch to wearing shoes with more of a heel on them (like running shoes) or add heel lifts into your shoes, it can help your tendons to calm down and recover - this video explains it: czcams.com/video/crzrN0KseWg/video.html