Achilles tendon pain in runners and gym users
Tendon loading may exceed capacity after added running, hills, sprinting, jumping or heavy calf work. Reduce provocative loading, then progressively rebuild calf strength and running. Practical guidanceStart with a manageable change rather than complete rest or repeated painful testing. Record activity, symptoms and next-day response. An assessment can tailor exercise, technique and load; progress should be steady rather than based on a promised timetable. When to seek helpA snap, bruising,...
By BDYMAP · Sports therapy & massage, Loughton
Tendon loading may exceed capacity after added running, hills, sprinting, jumping or heavy calf work. Reduce provocative loading, then progressively rebuild calf strength and running.
Practical guidance
Start with a manageable change rather than complete rest or repeated painful testing. Record activity, symptoms and next-day response. An assessment can tailor exercise, technique and load; progress should be steady rather than based on a promised timetable.
When to seek help
A snap, bruising, gap, inability to push off, rapid swelling, redness or fever needs urgent review.
Book in Loughton
BDYMAP offers sports therapy and sports massage at Muscleworks Gym in Loughton for gym users, athletes and active adults. SST member 9202. Book via Cliniko: https://bcosteopathy.uk1.cliniko.com/bookings
Tendon loading may exceed capacity after added running, hills, sprinting, jumping or heavy calf work. Reduce provocative loading, then progressively rebuild calf strength and running.
Practical guidance
Start with a manageable change rather than complete rest or repeated painful testing. Record activity, symptoms and next-day response. An assessment can tailor exercise, technique and load; progress should be steady rather than based on a promised timetable.
When to seek help
A snap, bruising, gap, inability to push off, rapid swelling, redness or fever needs urgent review.
Book in Loughton
BDYMAP offers sports therapy and sports massage at Muscleworks Gym in Loughton for gym users, athletes and active adults. SST member 9202. Book via Cliniko: https://bcosteopathy.uk1.cliniko.com/bookings