As a runner, dealing with pain is part of the journey—but when it lingers, it can throw off your training and progress. If you're experiencing discomfort deep in the back of your buttocks, particularly when running uphill, sitting for long periods, or increasing your running intensity, you may be dealing with hamstring tendinopathy.
Pain in the Achilles: Why a formal evaluation is needed
Posterior ankle pain is a common experience amongst active individuals. In a young and active population, achilles tendinopathy tends to be the most common cause of posterior ankle pain. However, not all posterior ankle pain is necessarily tendinopathy…and not all tendinopathies are treated the same.