Achilles tendinopathy is a condition involving pain, stiffness, and swelling in the Achilles tendon, typically caused by overuse, repetitive strain, poor footwear, or sudden increases in activity. It often affects runners and active individuals. Symptoms tend to worsen with movement, especially climbing stairs, running, or jumping, and improve with rest and rehabilitation.
Rapidly increasing training intensity, distance, or frequency without proper conditioning puts excessive strain on the Achilles.
When calf muscles are tight, they pull more strongly on the tendon, increasing tension and risk of injury.
Weak supporting muscles force the tendon to compensate, making it work harder than it should.
