If you’re disheartened by Achilles pain that comes and goes, this article will show you how to start with the positive aspect of the situation – that you’re pain-free at times – and then sidestep the common mistakes that make people’s Achilles tendonitis flare up again.

“Can I exercise with my Achilles tendinopathy?” is a question many of our patients ask. If you’ve been diagnosed with Achilles tendonitis/tendinopathy, one of the trickiest things to figure out is how much activity you should actually be doing. Many people are told to “rest”, while others try to push through their symptoms and hope for the best. In reality, the sweet spot lies somewhere in between.

In this article, we break down how cycling affects an injured Achilles tendon, when it’s beneficial, and when you might need to be cautious.