Lake Ridge Group Photo Website

Podiatrists in
Lake Ridge, VA

1721 Financial Loop
Lake Ridge
, VA 22192
Map Us

Phone: (703) 491-9500
Fax: (703) 491-9994

Languages

  • English
Hours
Monday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Achilles Tendonitis is one of the most common injuries a person can suffer.  Achilles tendonitis is an injury that typically occurs to athletes and is caused by overuse of the Achilles Tendon. This most commonly happens due to playing sports such as football or tennis, but it can also occur if you are rapidly increasing your running mileage or doing a lot of sprinting without a proper warm-up. The Achilles Tendon is made up of two tendons: the Anterior Tendon and the Posterior Tendon. It runs along a line from just above your heel to just below your calf. If you have Achilles Tendinitis, you feel pain when you press on the tendon while walking or running. This means that it causes pain as you push your foot down onto the ground.

What are the symptoms of Achilles Tendonitis?

Achilles Tendonitis feels like a sharp pain on the tendon at the back of your ankle. There is usually no bruising around the injury, although there may be small spots of redness. You will probably feel aching all over your ankle, ankle, and calf muscles and feeling tired all the time. The pain from Achilles Tendonitis will get worse when you put pressure on it.

How do you treat Achilles Tendonitis?

Treatment for Achilles Tendonitis can include ice packs, rest, stretching, and strengthening the ankle and calf muscles. Sometimes an immobilization device is used to keep the ankle straight. In addition, a doctor may prescribe a steroid injection into the tendon. Cortisone shots help reduce inflammation and pain, which allows you to stretch and move your ankle and foot more easily.

Achilles Tendonitis Treatment Lake Ridge Stafford, VA How long will it take for Achilles Tendonitis to heal?

It usually takes six weeks for the pain to go away as you stop pushing on the tendon. You may see that your pain stops getting worse within a week, but it can still be painful on occasions such as when you run or jump. If the injury does not heal completely, it may lead to chronic Achilles tendinopathy. The tendon can also become worn over time and become even more painful.

When to see a Podiatrist?

If your Achilles Tendon is causing you pain see one of our podiatrists in Lake Ridge or Stafford, VA. We will come up with the best treatment plan for you. If conservative treatment options are not working, we can also repair the tendon using surgical measures. 

Stafford Location