Relieve Achilles Tendon Pain with Expert Care

When patients from Northeastern New Jersey suffer from injuries to the Achilles’ tendon, the podiatrists at the Foot & Ankle Specialists of New Jersey provide effective diagnosis and treatments to relieve pain. Appointment are available at offices located in Scotch Plains and Union, New Jersey.

Achilles Tendon Pain
Non-Surgical Solutions

Non-Surgical Solutions

Conservative treatments like rest, physical therapy, and orthotics tailored to your needs.

Advanced Treatments

Advanced Treatments

Options including PRP therapy and targeted injections to reduce inflammation and speed healing.

Surgical Expertise

Surgical Expertise

Minimally invasive surgery for severe cases, focused on long-term recovery and prevention.

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Advanced treatments, skilled doctors, personalized care every visit.
Restore mobility, relieve pain, improve your daily comfort today.

What is the Achilles Tendon?

The Achilles tendon attaches at your heal and ends at your calf muscle. It is located in a place that is quite visible at the rear of your foot. It enables the foot to point and flex.
An Achilles tendon injury might be caused by extended use or extreme increases in physical exercise, shoe imbalances such as boots or high heels, foot injuries such as fallen arches, overtight muscles, and other issues related to a healthy foot. It is most common in performance based sports such as dancing and gymnastics, sports that rely on stop and go movements such as football, baseball, tennis, and basketball, and sports that require repetitive movement such as running. The most likely time to get an Achilles injury is during a sudden stop or start such as a quick pivot in football or the beginning of a race for a sprinter.
Typically, tendinitis is the culprit related to Achilles injuries. This causes the Achilles tendon to become painful and tender which put it at greater risk for injury. In extreme cases, the tendon can even separate or rupture causing severe pain quickly. In less severe cases, the pain in the foot can still be difficult to manage, even when the ankle is stretched. Often swelling, stiffness, tenderness, and a popping sound in the ankle accompany an Achilles injury.

While many Achilles tendon injuries heal with rest and self-care, our physicians offer expert guidance to optimize your recovery. Treatment typically includes rest, ice, compression, elevation, and limiting weight-bearing activities; crutches may be recommended when necessary.

For more severe injuries, immobilization or surgical repair may be required. Our team may also prescribe anti-inflammatory medications and custom orthotic devices to reduce strain during healing. Once appropriate, we guide patients through stretching and strengthening exercises to restore mobility and prevent future injury.

We are committed to providing personalized care at every stage of your recovery.

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