Question 1

i started jogging about 3-4 km after some days achilles tendon hurts when i jogg so i stoped jogging starts walking 5-6 km nothing hurts while walking lit bit calf hurts sometimes.can overuse of calf muscle cause little bit numbness in feet?

Accepted Answer

: And describing quite well a problem with your Achilles tenant. It is the worst healing injury in the foot and ankle. It can be very difficult to resolve. You need to to learn how to ice massage with ice from a frozen Dixie cup. and stretch your calf and Achilles tendon. While you are walking you are not putting as much stress and stretch in the tendon. Ibuprofen or Aleve is helpful.

Question 2

would i be able to walk if i tore my achilles tendon? & does numbness occur when that happens?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: An Achilles tear is usually not compatible with walking normally.  Depending on the mechanic cause of the tear, the Achilles trauma can be associated with injuries to portions of the tibial nerve close by and cause disruption of these nerves (e.g. Calcaneal nerve) producing an area of numbness (in the example given, around the heel).  Other nerve injuries can exist as well.

Question 3

i had my achilles tendon repaired about 3 years ago. i get cramps and my foot becomes numb sometimes, especially when i've been exercising, walking or standing too long. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Pain: It would be unlikely that  the tendon repair would be causing your symptoms now.  Calf injury, electrolyte problems, DVT or vascular problems possible.

Question 4

i have dull pain under of my left leg above the knee and outside of my leg just below the knee - bottom of my foot is numb and achilles tendon is sore. physio thinks stretched nerve - healing time?

Accepted Answer

variable: Your symptoms do suggest a nerve stretch injury. To be sure get examined by an ors. Nerve 'stretch' injuries can improve w/in weeks but sometimes take months!

Question 5

what causes your achilles tendon to tighten?

Accepted Answer

Lack of stretch: If you are not stretching enough and then complicate the issue by trying to exercise by running, etc.  You will get a tight achilles.  When you overuse the achilles without a proper warmup the calf muscle will lose it's oxygen, creating occasional cramping and tightening.  Good luck.

Question 6

can sciatica cause achilles tendon pain? thx!

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sciatica can cause pain in the area of the Achilles, but does not constitute true tendon pain.

Question 7

what can cause my achilles tendon to keep popping?

Accepted Answer

Bursitis: Popping of a tendon is usually either chronic dislocating or the tendon rubbing an adjacent structure. Since the achilles really can't dislocate, it is likely rubbing on a small, fluid-filled sac underneath called the retrocalcaneal bursa.  If it is painful and avoiding irritating shoes doesn't improve things, see a podiatrist. Sometimes a steroid injection can help.

Question 8

what can cause you to have constant itchy achilles tendon?

Accepted Answer

Irritation: If the shoes rubs on the tendon it can irritate the skin and create an itching feeling.

Question 9

what could cause sudden sharp pain in the achilles' tendon area?

Accepted Answer

Tendinitis: Tendinitis or inflammation in the tendon could occur suddenly. Consider anti inflammatory medication, stretching and gel heel pads. If pain persists, see your orthopedist.

Question 10

what are the causes of a tight achilles tendon?

Accepted Answer

Calf muscles: The gastrocnemius and soleal muscles become the achilles' tendon at the myotendinous junction. If these muscles are tight you will feel it in the achilles' tendon. Stretching exercises are necessary to stretch both muscle groups consult either a podiatrist, physical therapist or your family doc for the appropriate stretches to do.

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I started jogging about 3-4 km after some days achilles tendon hurts when i jogg so i stoped jogging starts walking 5-6 km nothing hurts while walking lit bit calf hurts sometimes.can overuse of calf muscle cause little bit numbness in feet?

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Would i be able to walk if i tore my achilles tendon? & does numbness occur when that happens?

A member asked:

I had my achilles tendon repaired about 3 years ago. i get cramps and my foot becomes numb sometimes, especially when i've been exercising, walking or standing too long. is this normal?

A member asked:

I have dull pain under of my left leg above the knee and outside of my leg just below the knee - bottom of my foot is numb and achilles tendon is sore. physio thinks stretched nerve - healing time?

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What causes your achilles tendon to tighten?

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Can sciatica cause achilles tendon pain? thx!

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What can cause my achilles tendon to keep popping?

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What can cause you to have constant itchy achilles tendon?

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What could cause sudden sharp pain in the achilles' tendon area?

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What are the causes of a tight achilles tendon?

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