Achilles Tendinitis in Active Adults

Heel and calf pain from running can leave you guessing. Compare the definition below with how your own leg feels.

If you run or play sports around Wayne, OrthoInfo (AAOS) is where to start for what the condition is. For tendon pain in general, read an overview of tendonitis.

The definition of Achilles tendinitis

OrthoInfo (AAOS) gives a definition. Achilles tendinitis is a common condition that occurs when the large tendon that runs down the back of the lower leg becomes irritated and inflamed.

Check your pain against that description. It points to the back of the lower leg.

The people the condition affects

OrthoInfo (AAOS) also separates the condition into types. Noninsertional tendinitis more commonly affects younger, active people, especially runners.

If you run, take note. The pattern is more common in your group, but that does not mean it will happen to you. Pain in another joint is a separate question. Gout, for one, has its own reference page.

Treatment and healing time questions for your clinician

Treatment, healing time, and the difference between Achilles pain and other joint problems are questions for a clinician.

Your next step

Write down where the pain sits and when it starts. Note whether it shows up during or after activity. Bring those notes to a clinician in the Wayne area. For a wider view of pain care, read a general pain management resource.

Only a clinician who has examined your leg can say what is going on and what to do about it. It is not medical advice.