BEST SHOES FOR ACHILLES TENDINITIS IN KANSAS CITY
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Unable to walk because your Achilles tendon feels like a stiff rubber band? You could be suffering from Achilles Tendinitis.
This is a common issue that runners, walkers, and everyday individuals on their feet all day deal with. The Running Well Store prides itself on making sure you are listened to and that you get the information you need. Our team goes above and beyond to help you find the best shoes (and other helpful products) for your Achilles Tendinitis pain.
About Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendinitis is painful and affects many athletes from those in pro-football (like former Kansas City Chiefs player Eric Berry) to TRWS GURUs (Bruce!) to recreational walkers. With the proper tools and education, you can prevent it, treat it, and get back on your feet!
How it happens:
The Achilles tendon is a band of tissue that connects the calf muscles at the back of your lower leg to your heel bone. In the runners’ world, Achilles Tendinitis most often occurs when a runner increases the duration of their runs or has increased the intensity. Most people will notice stiffness or tenderness, especially in the morning, in the back of the leg or above the heel when dealing with Achilles Tendinitis.
Simply, Achilles Tendinitis means the tendon has become inflamed. Inflammation is how the body reacts to a situation when an area has become injured or diseased. Inflammation is the culprit behind causes such as swelling, pain, and irritation. Based on which part on the tendon is inflamed, there are two different types of Achilles Tendinitis.
Noninsertional Achilles Tendinitis is when the middle of the tendon has begun to breakdown with tiny tears, thicken, and swell. We see Noninsertional Achilles Tendinitis more often in younger individuals and typically more active people.
Insertional Achilles Tendinitis is the lower part of the heel where the tendon attaches. Individuals with Insertional Achilles Tendinitis typically report tenderness directly in the area. This is because of the tendon fibers calcifying (hardening). Also common are the development of bone spurs (extra bone growth) in a certain area of the heel. Insertional Achilles Tendinitis can affect people at any point, but we mainly see it after years of overuse (distance runners, sprinters).
There is not a specific injury that is typically associated with Achilles Tendinitis, rather placing stress on the tendon is the key problem. This could occur by overusing the capacity of our bodies, having tight calf muscles, and beginning exercise aggressively, or dealing with bone spurs (extra bone growth where the Achilles tendon attaches to the heal).
Forrest Gump gave the unreal expectations of being able to run across the whole United States with no training, but we do not recommend embarking on a 2,680-mile run. This will absolutely result in Achilles Tendonitis, and most likely a trip to the emergency room.
While working out, if you hear a pop in the back of your calf or heel, stop what you are doing immediately. We see so many people try to “work through it” and make it worse. Don’t hesitate to talk to your doctor!
Advice from Dr. Pete Casey
Poor ankle mobility, over-stabilized footwear (like wearing stability shoes plus an insert), decreasing the heel-drop on your running shoe too rapidly, and a “bouncy” running technique are hidden but preventable ways to overload the Achilles tendon and develop tendinitis. Stretching and foam rolling the calves is a good place to start if you are developing a sore Achilles tendon.
Dr. Pete Casey, Rehab Chiropractor
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Not sure where to start?
The road to recovery is best run cautiously and patiently.
If you live in the Kansas City area, have Achilles Tendinitis, and are seeking premium products to help find relief from your pain, The Running Well Store can help. Schedule a fitting online or simply give your nearest location a call and we’ll provide personalized recommendations to get you back to your fitness goals.
