Achilles Tendonitis

Achilles tendonitis is a condition that often results in serious heel and lower leg pain. This injury typically forms when the Achilles tendon—the vital band of tissue connecting your lower calf muscles to your heel bone—is damaged due to overuse. Because this tendon is essential for walking and completing everyday tasks, damage to it can cause extreme discomfort and significantly impact your mobility.

Athletes are particularly prone to Achilles tendon injuries because they frequently participate in activities requiring repetitive movement, such as running or jogging. Over time, this repetitive stress takes a toll. Abruptly increasing your performance level without properly warming up or training can also injure the tendon, leading to inflexibility and strain in the calf muscles.

To prevent this kind of injury, we suggest performing daily stretches focused on the calf region to maintain flexibility, alongside exercises to build calf strength. If you are experiencing mild discomfort, icing and massaging the affected area, along with light stretching, can help alleviate the pain.

However, if your pain is severe or if the tendon tears completely, expert medical intervention is necessary. We provide advanced surgical and non-surgical care for Achilles tendonitis and heel bone spurs. Our highly trained team is also proficient in Achilles tendon rupture repair. By combining leading-edge surgical techniques with compassionate care, we provide patient-centered treatments designed to restore your mobility and improve your quality of life.

If you are having difficulty walking, or if conservative treatments like icing no longer alleviate your pain, it is highly advised that you seek professional care. Please call our office today at 616-846-3400 to schedule an appointment for a proper diagnosis and a personalized treatment plan.