Tendonitis is pain in or around a tendon, which is a band of strong tissue that connects a muscle to a bone. Tendons bend, stretch, and twist to help joints and muscles move. They can become inflamed ...

The strongest tendon in our bodies, the Achilles tendon, is also one of the most susceptible to injury. Because it bears an extraordinary amount of weight when we walk, run, jump, and land, the ...

Some causes of calf pain, like occasional nighttime leg cramps or an inflamed Achilles tendon, aren't serious and often can ...

Every year millions of Americans seek treatment for tendonitis. It occurs when a tendon near a joint becomes inflamed. Treatment is often difficult and recovery can be long. Now, a new approach ...

If you feel like you’ve just been kicked in the bottom of your heel, but turn around to see nobody there, you may be experiencing an issue with your Achilles tendon or plantar fascia. Ever since the ...

Alongside “runner’s knee”, plantar fasciitis and ITB syndrome, achilles tendinopathy – a sore and inflamed achilles tendon – is one of the “big four” (or should that be “big sore”?) running injuries.

Tendonitis is a term you’re likely familiar with and probably even suffered from at some point in your life. It’s an acute, short-term, inflammatory condition typically caused by repetitive overuse of ...

This week we are going to discuss the Achilles tendon, a rather large and occasionally problematic area of the body that can develop a variety of symptoms. The Achilles tendon is an extremely large ...

A torn Achilles tendon can be painful. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most commonly torn tendons. Last week I discussed the definition, signs and symptoms of Achilles tendon tears. Today I’ll ...