Posts Tagged: Achilles tendinopathy

Heel Pain in Runners: Causes, Mistakes, and When to See a Podiatrist

Runners are not good patients. That’s not a criticism — it’s a pattern. A runner with heel pain will modify their training, ice after runs, take ibuprofen, switch to a cushioned shoe, and keep logging miles until the pain either resolves or becomes severe enough that they can’t ignore it. By the time many runners… Read more »

Shockwave Therapy for Achilles Tendinopathy: Does It Work?

Anatomy of the lower leg with labeled Achilles tendon, heel bone, muscles, tendons, and foot bones.

Achilles tendinopathy is one of the most stubborn overuse injuries in podiatric practice. Patients follow the standard protocol — rest, stretching, physical therapy — and still find themselves months later with the same pain, the same morning stiffness, and the same limitation in activity. If that describes where you are, radial shockwave therapy (RSWT) is… Read more »