Achilles tendon problems

People usually experience rupture or tear of the Achilles tendon, heel pain while exercising or due to Achilles tendonitis.

Achilles tendonitis

Achilles tendon is the tendon which attaches the calf muscles to the heel. This tendon help in walking, balance, posture and jumping. Tendon gets inflamed due to physical exertion or injury, this leads to Achilles tendonitis.

Symptoms of Achilles tendonitis

• Pain and discomfort in the back of heel which is worse with first step and early morning
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• Swelling is usually seen with tightening of calf muscles
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• Movement restriction
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• Pain on slightest touch

Causes

Walking and vigorous exercise causes inflammation of the tendon.

Athletes are more prone for Achilles tendonitis because of repeated injury and excessive physical activities.

Skipping or jumping are also reasons for Achilles tendonitis.

Sudden physical strain which is different from the routine could lead to Achilles tendonitis.

Wearing high heels daily for prolonged period of time.

Wear and tear of tendon in elderly.

Bone spurs complicate tendonitis.

Homeopathic approach

Injured or ruptured tendons can be healed well with homeopathic remedies like Ruta and Arnica. Remedies like Rhus tox, Bryonia, Ammonium mur, etc. helps to reduce the inflammation and relieve pain and discomfort. In elderly assimilation of calcium can be improved with homeopathic remedies like Symphytum, Calc fluor and Calc phos. These remedies helps to strengthen the bones in elderly and provide good nourishment.

As such tendons and ligaments have deficient blood supply when compared to the other areas of the body and that is why they take longer to heal. Our protocols help in facilitating the earlier healing by relieving discomfort to start with.