Achilles Tendinitis Treatment in
Walnut Creek

Elon Bartlett is a Achilles tendinitis chiropractor in Walnut Creek, CA who customizes every visit to suit your particular needs. At the beginning of care he’ll examine your condition and will really take the time to listen to you. Dr Bartlett will explain his approach, and what he can do to help you.

Achilles tendinitis treatments at Acorn Wellness Center are long enough to always include soft tissue work which addresses the muscle tension patterns that contribute to Achilles tendinitis.

Visits that focus on Achilles tendinitis will also include instruction on stretching and strengthening exercises and ways to alter your lifestyle, all with the goal of preventing your Achilles tendinitis from returning.

What is Achilles Tendinitis?

Tendons connect muscle to bone, and the Achilles tendon connects your calf muscles to your ankle bone, which is called the calcaneus. For this reason, the medical name of the tendon is the calcaneal tendon, but almost everyone uses the colloquial term, Achilles tendon. Every time you take a step forward, you’re relying on your Achilles tendon to transmit force from your calf to your foot, so people who use their legs a lot for walking or running can develop an inflamed and irritated condition, known as Achilles tendinitis.

Achilles Tendinitis Symptoms

Whether you’re a long distance runner or another type of endurance athlete, or you’re someone who just has tight calf muscles, you may develop pain at the back of your heel that’s exacerbated by walking, running, jumping, or even prolonged standing. Many patients say the pain is worse first thing in the morning. The area may be warm, swollen, and tender to the touch.

Achilles Tendinitis Treatment

No matter the level of physical activity, Achilles tendonitis can be long-term and difficult to treat. The good news is that chiropractic care and techniques that break up scar tissue such as pin-and-stretch massage and/or Rapid Release Therapycan be very effective at treating your Achilles tendonitis and in many cases can eliminate the condition quickly and permanently.

Adjusting the joints of the foot and leg will restore normal function, thus relieving stress on your Achilles tendon and lower leg. Many patients feel relief from Achilles tendonitis after just one chiropractic treatment.

Acorn Wellness Center in Walnut Creek, CA specializes in chiropractic care for athletes of every level, including the non-athletes. We can help anyone experiencing the painful effects of Achilles tendonitis. Let us take a look at your situation and put together a plan for healing your tendonitis permanently. Then you can get back to living the life you love.