Your Achilles tendon is the cord of tendons that connects your calf muscles to your heel bone in the back of your calf. Overuse of your Achilles tendon through physical activity, particularly running, can lead to Achilles tendinitis. Your Achilles tendon unfortunately weakens with age, making you more susceptible to injury if you have an active lifestyle. It is important to stretch to prevent injuries. Symptoms of Achilles tendinitis include:
Aching in the back of the calf or heel Tenderness and stiffness along the tendon in the morning Swelling or thickening of the tendon Symptoms of Achilles tendon tear include:
Feeling of “getting kicked in the back of you ankle” Swelling / bruising Inability of flexing and extending ankle / foot Inability of putting weight on your foot