A 39-year-old member asked:

Why does my achilles tendonitis hurt when the tendon is relaxed?

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Dr. John Michalskianswered

Orthopedic Surgery 38 years experience

Achilles tendonitis: Check with orthopedic surgeon, may have a mass, tear, or impinging nerve.

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Dr. Vadim Glukhanswered

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 25 years experience

Inflammation: This is caused by possibly internal swelling of the lining of the tendon.

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Dr. Steven Bernsteinanswered

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 34 years experience

Achilles tendinitis : Because the tendon is contracting and tightening up.

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