One emerging option for the treatment of Achilles tendon injuries is red light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation. This treatment uses specific wavelengths of red or near-infrared light to stimulate cells and tissues. But does it actually help Achilles tendons?

Carrying extra weight – especially around your waist – might be causing more trouble than just placing extra physical demands on your Achilles tendon. Research links being overweight to changes inside the Achilles tendon itself, increasing your risk of injury. Here's what the science says – and how fat in various areas of your body can cause tendon trouble in different ways.

The right shoes for heel bursitis (aka retrocalcaneal bursitis) could go a long way towards making you more comfortable while you recover from this painful condition. In addition to some general guidelines, this article covers walking shoes as well as running shoes for heel bursitis and explains how you might get away with not having to buy new shoes at all!