Achilles tendinitis is a common injury among runners and active individuals, causing pain and stiffness in the back of the ankle. Without proper treatment, this condition can worsen, leading to long-term discomfort and limited mobility.
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.