AmandaJR
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To be honest I'd never really thought about that as the gel is used so topically but need to be more careful. I usually just use the gel unless heel is really sore.
Achilles tendinitis
- Thread starter HPIMG
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To be honest I'd never really thought about that as the gel is used so topically but need to be more careful. I usually just use the gel unless heel is really sore.
HPIMG
Active member
No not that I’m aware of but I’ve never went for a allergy test.
I had to do a dump run this morning so put my trainers on and omg my heel started pulsating like mad. It was painful to get the trainer off but the relief when I took the trainer off. So put my flip flops on and was much better and did the dump run but am a bit worried how wearing a trainer can cause so much discomfort.
jim8flog
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Sorry to here that. Mine can get so bad that I have to resort to using crutches
Remembering all the exercises my physio gave me and other sources this is one of the best videos I have seen
AmandaJR
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Read up on Haglunds Deformity. If you have the bony prominence on your heel then any compressive pressure will aggravate if the area is already inflamed. Most trainers have a hard heel cup. I've spent a heap on those without a heel counter and also cut out heel counters/back of trainers for comfort.
AmandaJR
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Oh and currently wear Hoka Recovery slides around the house. Barefoot (inc flip flops) can be an issue as a heel raise takes some pressure of the achilles.
Redtraveller
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Yeah that’s what I thought. Has yours cleared up? How did you get rid of so?
PNWokingham
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i have had it for past 3 years. The main right ankle is maybe sligtly better tha a year ago when i had a lot of treatment but left now just as bad. My physio said it is not callled tendinitis but tendanopothy, whatever that means. I did the execrcises and had a couple of months of shockwave treatment - that was v painful but felt good when finished. It did not work. I had an MRI and u could see the triangle shape on the tendan. The surgeon wanted to do an injection of either saline or your own blood plasma - success rate similar but not a fan of needles i left it be to see if it would heal. It has not and every time you get up to walk you have to go through the stretch and pain barrier for a bit and then it is ok and you can walk normally albeit you know it is there. Still hoping it will fade naturally as the injections are the only option now. Voltorol and ibuprofen gel had no impact at all
HPIMG
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This morning is the first day I can actually walk normal lol can still feel slight pain when I press in but going to put trainers on today and go to the practice range to do some half shots. Hopefully I can walk tomorrow. That’s been a full week it’s lasted.
after reading up on Haglunds, it's most likely that's what i've got as i've got a hard lump on my achilies
AmandaJR
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It's a pain - literally. Won't go away asit's a bony prominence. Having a gait analysis in a couple of weeks and go from there. Physio has given some exercises to try to strengthen my most affected side as there is an inbalance but she doesn't really have any "cure". Gait guy might suggest some orthotics but after that it's ortho and surgery. As the rehab time is about 6 months I'm very reluctant to go that route and will try to manage it as best I can. Tennis is doable (albeit compromised) as lateral movement and bouncing on toes is much better than regular heel/toe motion running. If I chase a short ball it can really flare up. I think hockey is going to be a no-go which is a shame but not worth compromising everything else after a game plus I'd be irritated by my lack of speed (such as it is).
clubchamp98
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Yes it’s gone.
a bit less cycling.
But it’s mainly rest and wearing the correct shoes. Never gave that much thought until PF.
LizAig
Active member
Sounds very like Plantar fasciitis! I’ve recently started with this - at first it was a niggle but the pain and heat has intensified and lasted longer each time until this week it took over 24 hrs to go. Rang my podiatrist who said it’s now often being called Golfer’s Heel!! She advised better insoles in my golfing shoes (and dog walking boots). I’ve bought some new insoles off Amazon which said for PF - the ones in my walking boots seem to have made a difference this week so fingers crossed the ones for my golf shoes will work equally well tomorrow.
Redtraveller
Club Champion
Thanks for this. I’m very similar it sounds as I do a lot of dog walking as well as playing golf. I bought some insoles off Amazon but don’t think I’ve had any real benefit so may look for some better ones
clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
The first thing you should do is see a podiatrist for a proper diagnosis.
spending money on insoles and stuff you might not need.
at least when you know what is wrong you can rehab on a correct path.
There are other foot problems that present the same pain as PF.
Best money you will spend take my word for it!
LizAig
Active member
Definitely book to see a podiatrist - I wish I’d done it at the end of last summer when it was starting to get worse. I know have much better insoles (my others were forcing me to walk more on the outer edges of my feet) but as soon as all our major comps are over I’m going to stop playing for a few weeks as my feet are quite bruised from wearing those insoles. The ones I bought may suit other people but weren’t right for me. Best thing I bought was some slipper type shoes that go in the freezer - they are heaven after a game and before bed (ice was advised by podiatrist to try get bruising and swelling down after playing).
Mandofred
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I've been fighting it for most of 6 months. Never had an issue before and I used to run a lot. Currently just finishing my 3rd week of doing a lot of calf raises on a step.....physio recommended. He said it would take a good 3-4 weeks before I started seeing some improvement. Just getting so I can go for walks again, although not quite as fast. If it is this much better in 3 more weeks I will still feel it but it shouldn't be causing me enough problems to stop me from walking. Luckily I have an elliptical in the garage so I've been on that twice a day when I couldn't walk. I also use a hand massage gun which makes it feel a little better and occasionally massage it by hand.....I'll probably start doing more of the massage.
rulefan
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It's taken me 8 weeks. My son took 6 weeks. But he's younger.
