What is Achilles tendinitis?

Inflammation of the Achilles tendon causing heel/calf pain.

Can Achilles tendinitis be treated with Korean medicine?

Yes, especially excellent — pharmacopuncture and Chuna highly effective.

How long does Achilles tendinitis treatment take?

Acute 4–8 weeks; chronic 2–3 months.

My Achilles tendon thickened — is this normal?

Possibly tendinosis — chronic thickening from repeated micro-trauma.

Achilles pain after running — is this tendinitis?

Likely — running is a common cause of Achilles tendinitis.

Is there risk of Achilles rupture?

Yes, especially in chronic untreated cases or sudden activity.

Are there ways to prevent Achilles tendinitis?

Yes — gradual training, proper warm-up, calf strengthening, and good shoes.

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Achilles Tendinitis

A condition in which the Achilles tendon above the heel becomes inflamed and micro-damaged. Pain appears above the heel when walking or climbing stairs.

Achilles Tendinitis

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