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Is surgery a good idea for my tendon pain?

This blog investigates if and when surgery should be considered for on-going Achilles tendon pain with a diagnosis of tendinopathy /...

How the menopause can cause Achilles tendinopathy

The menopause is listed as one of the things that may contribute to someone developing Achilles tendinopathy or tendonitis symptoms. Our...

Achilles tendon pain – What surfaces are best to run on?

I find that the first instinct of an injured runner is often to switch to running on soft surfaces. Interestingly, the research has found...

Common Achilles pain training errors: Boom and Bust Cycles

Training Error Series: Common Achilles pain training errors: Boom and Bust Cycles (this article) Achilles pain training errors: Not...

Achilles tendinopathy – Is it OK to train with pain?

The answer to this question lies somewhere between yes and no. In this article I’ll explain how I get my patients who have Achilles...

Key muscles a runner can strengthen to reduce the risk of Achilles pain

Would you like to reduce the chance of injury? Strength training reduces overuse injuries by up to 50%. But what muscles should you...

Supplements that can help Achilles tendinopathy

Several studies over the last few years have shown that athletes who struggle with Achilles tendon pain from Achilles tendinopathy or...

Why massage isn’t the best treatment for Achilles pain

Yes, of course I use massage in my clinic and tell my Achilles tendinopathy/tendinitis patients to do self-massage as part of their...

How does Online Physio work at treatmyachilles.com?

Have you ever wondered how Online Physio can work for you and your Achilles pain? In this blog post I will describe how it works, why...

Why do I have a lump in my Achilles tendon?

Have you noticed a painful lump in your Achilles tendon? That lump is a tell-tale sign that you’ve likely got Achilles tendonitis or...