Common ilness in the Achilles tendon
The Achilles tendon is a fibrous brand of tissue that links the muscle in your calf to your heel. This tendon is one of the most importants, because its flexibility and strenght make you run, jump and walk. It daily resist a lot of stress, impact and pressure. About that, it can becomes inflamed, swoled and irritated. If it happens, it is called tendonitis. There are two common injuries: Tendonitis: It happens if you overuse or damage that area of the Achilles. It produces a pain down the back of your leg and it can get worse if it isn't treated. There are two main types of tendonitis: Non-insertional Achilles tendonitis: small tears in the middle of your tendon fibres. It is common in young active adults. Insertional Achilles tendonitis: this is a damage that occurs in the spot where your tendon meets your heel bone, it makes bone spurs. It can happen in every ages, also in active and inactive people. Rupture: When the tears in your tendon cause a complete or partial ...