Tendinitis can keep you on the couch. The stabbing, aching pain can make it difficult to stand and walk. Your podiatrist can help you get relief from tendinitis. The podiatrists at Chestnut Hill Podiatry Associates provide comprehensive foot and ankle care, including treatment of tendinitis. They have two convenient office locations in Philadelphia, and Huntingdon Valley, PA.

What You Need To Know About Tendinitis

Tendinitis is inflammation of a tendon, and it can happen to any tendon in the body. Tendinitis can result from:

• Overuse of the tendon due to repetitive motion
• Inadequate stretching before exercising the tendon
• Overuse of the tendon while playing a sport or doing an activity
• Wearing the wrong footwear for the activity you are doing
• Experiencing an accident or injury to the tendon

Your podiatrist can help you get relief from tendinitis of the:

• Achilles tendon, which runs from your lower calf to your heel
• Posterior tibial tendon, which runs from your calf to the inside of your foot
• Peroneal tendons, which are the two tendons surrounding the outer ankle bone

When you have tendinitis, you may experience:

• Pain in your heel, calf, or your foot
• Pain that increases with activity
• Tightness and swelling in the area of the tendon
• Difficulty and pain with movement

For mild tendinitis, you can try:

• Gently stretching the tendon to ease stiffness and tension
• Applying ice to the tendon to decrease swelling
• Resting and elevating the injured area to relieve stress and pressure

For moderate to severe tendinitis or tendinitis that doesn’t respond to home therapies, your podiatrist can help. Your podiatrist may recommend:

• Prescription anti-inflammatory medications to reduce inflammation and swelling
• Cortisone injections into the tendon to reduce pain and inflammation
• Physical therapy and ultrasound treatment to relax the tendon and improve flexibility
• Assistive devices such as walking casts or boots to relieve pressure on the tendon
• Surgical treatment to repair or reattach the tendon

Want To Know More About Tendinitis?

To find out more about tendinitis and tendinitis treatment, call the podiatrists at Chestnut Hill Podiatry Associates. You can reach them in Philadelphia, PA, by calling (215) 247-0879, or in Huntingdon Valley, PA, by calling (215) 379-5112, so call today.