HEEL AND ACHILLES TENDON PAIN

At our Achilles tendon pain Red Deer clinic, we treat common conditions like Achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis, which can significantly disrupt daily activities. The Achilles tendon, connecting the calf to the heel, is prone to injury as we age, often causing swelling or thickening. Plantar fasciitis, causing arch pain especially with the first steps in the morning, is common among runners, teachers, and factory workers. Contributing factors include flat feet, tight calves, and aging (40-60 years). Our clinic offers expert care to help relieve these conditions.

SYMPTOMS

Plantar Fasciitis

  • Stabbing pain with walking.

  • Pain with first few steps out of bed.

  • Increased pain after (not during), exercise or activity.

Achilles Tendonitis

  • Pain or swelling at the back of your heel with walking or running.

  • Unable to flex foot.

  • Pain with going up or down stairs.

  • Delayed pain or swelling at the tendon after activity.

  • Thickening of the tendon.

DIAGNOSIS

Our team diagnoses and treats foot and heel pain through a clinical exam. If needed, we offer in-office ultrasound to help diagnose Achilles tendonitis or plantar fasciitis.

TREATMENT

  1. Exercise & Rehab: Tailored programs to improve function and reduce pain.

  2. Injection Therapy: Options like PRP and cortisone for pain relief.

  3. Shockwave Therapy: Promotes natural healing.

  4. Manual Therapy: Techniques like active release and Graston for pain relief.

  5. Acupuncture & Dry Needling: Stimulates healing in tendons, muscles, and ligaments.

  6. Orthotics: Custom supports to reduce stress on the foot.

  7. Activity Modification: Adjusting daily activities for ongoing relief.