Fix Achilles Tendon Pain in 60 to 120 Seconds, Including Tendonitis, Strains, & Tears

[@Camie.in.Philly]

Wow, I I swear every time I have a pain I turn on you guys and you talk about it right then and there. Thanks

[@fireybutmostlyfriendly4299]

Same here, kinda eerie 🙃

[@Stormy_Dawn]

Same here!

[@bikerslow2598]

Same... What in the holy spy is this black magic.

[@rosemaryryan6455]

Me too

[@323wisdom7]

Kinda eerie me too. Information received!

[@JacobMyers7]

Bob & Brad, you guys are my #1 guys I go to whenever I have pain! I developed excruciating pain in my right heel and I could barely walk. I followed your advice, and I could stand putting pressure on my foot, and the pain was almost gone. Thank you both so much 🙏

[@puyotthegreat2]

As a newly working PTA for only a year, and aspiring to be a PT, I appreciate all you guys do and how you deliver your messages and treatments on this platform. Thank you for all your advice. This video means even more since last year I had a strained/slight tear and tried everything I had learned with little progress and just sort of came to terms with my new limitation. But the cross friction to relive the micro tears and allow more blood flow is so simple it’s genius. I can’t thank you guys enough and I hope to someday amass the knowledge you have learned and taught.

[@traceyalphin9225]

I've been to weeks of therapy and used to be a PTA, now am a PA - but this video/technique has changed my life! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I refer to your channel often in my medical practice - so grateful that you've found a platform to reach those who wish to help themselves with PT/exercise/healthy habits.

[@cheryl6953]

Gentlemen…I just had Ultra Sound and X-rays on the back of my foot…They both came to the conclusion…I have severe tendentious…..watching your video, I put my foot up on the ottoman and worked on the 3 options/exercise The doctors told me to use ice..that was it…You two have given me HOPE to removing pain and repairing. Thank You…..I hit Liked and Subscribed.

[@BobandBrad]

So glad we could help!

[@lauriehaynes5637]

The first exercise took my pain away almost immediately!!!

[@hollymulcahy8820]

Can't thank you enough. Watched two of your videos, you saved me time, stress, and money. I am on the road and just started to feel the achilles pain when wearing tennis shoes, kept getting worse....your solutions are wonderful and I'm grateful. Thank you.

[@elisloew3884]

I emailed you guys a few days ago about my achilles........ and now??? your video pops up on how to treat my achilles.... thank you very much... I am glad I ran into your site!

[@BobandBrad]

Awesome! Happy to help!

[@mspayitforward5295]

Had a complete Achilles rupture on the left in 2017. Now the right is starting to burn if that makes sense. I really appreciate learning techniques I can do at home to relieve this discomfort. Thank you!!

[@cassierybka9200]

Oh my goodness! I’ve been to PT over my Achilles and nothing seemed to stick and really get to that tightness!!! Wow. Just with that massage it opened up mobility in my leg again. 😭😭😭😭 You guys are such godsends!

[@najibmarianoazar4302]

Very helpful, I play tennis twice a week for about 6 months and was feeling worried about the pain on my heel and the tendon every morning and every time I rested for a few hours. This has definitely helped me. Thank you very much.

[@MaryamPirzada]

Do you feel like this helped you?

[@kmeccat]

I had a full Achilles tendon tear many years ago. I was offered surgery, but casting without surgery was offered and I took that. Worked great...and no scar!

[@Ignite2Transform]

Don't know why I didn't tune in earlier. In pain for 3 years then it healed. Started again 6 months ago after skipping. Will start with the exercises subito !

[@melaniesmith2268]

Listen,I’m a Dancer for NBA Memphis Grizzlies,we’re gearing up for playoffs,I’ve been in pain for a full week!!I just did the 1st technique AND I AM OUT OF PAIN!!!😲😲🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾THANK YOU guys SO much!!!we hv a show next week and I’ll be good!!💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽

[@julie804]

I did all the foot therapy in another of your videos, and my left heel was still hurting some when I walk, then I did this video and the left heel is no longer hurting. Thank you!

[@dashhmindset5132]

Same these guys are so amazing

[@bearfog07]

BIG HUGS AND A HUGE THANK YOU! I have so much less pain in my body because of your exercises! xxx

[@marijochse1243]

Could you please make a video about Insertion Achilles Tendinopathy? My Dutch physiotherapist gave a scockwave treatment once a week for the past 7 weeks and prescribed exercises to do at home. I wear soft heel raisers in my shoes. It seems that the pain has lessened in recent weeks. But I guess it takes a very long time. Currently notice that the pain increases during the day. The exercises are more painful in the evening than in the morning. I watch your videos more often, but I miss a video about Insertion Achilles Tendinopathy. In the chat several people are asking about it. So live up to your reputation and make the best video on this issue. 😉 Greetings from Marij from the Netherlands.

[@1Notice7]

I have Achilles tendinitis for 3 years finally a MRI Wednesday. You’re techniques work better then all the therapy I’ve done so far.

[@josk2399]

how is it now

[@josk2399]

is the pain gone ?if so what did you do

[@pelaubscher]

Wow! I watched this just now and it was amazing help. One achilles responded to the pinching above the heel right away, a long term problem. Today, I injured the other tendon at the bottom of the calf and, the cross friction massage hit the spot. Thanks guys

[@phyllisphillips6772]

Pickleball addiction has given me this painful malady. The stretching and warm up efforts have not helped. This video shows exactly where my persistent pain is. This video is so great and I have a mini Theragun! I’m so hopeful massage can improve my circumstances. Thank you!

[@ray-raym6551]

good video - DID these without knowing what Cross Fiber massage was, and it definitely helped get me 80% of the discomfort out of my ACHILLIES, but now with all three techniques in my tool kit , i should be back to my running very soon

[@9MRSG]

guys, thank you so much. I have been hurting on and off for a year now and the first exercise/massage of tendon did wonders.

[@irgrigo3789]

You are something else!!!Best of all the rest!!!Thank you!Thank you!Thank you!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻After a week of pain( and a first aid telephone with doctor-infamatory pills and x ray afterwards he said) only your advises within a day ,made the pain go away…God bless you!!!!!Keep helping people please🙏🏻

[@pettypettywoodchuck2]

I always close my eyes to these videos and picture Norm Macdonald talking to himself.

[@kootmcgoot8677]

Haaaaa omg i cant un hear it!! 🤣🤣

[@mrs.schmenkman]

Lol me either!!!

[@lilyabadi3965]

You are great

[@birgirkarl]

Only thing missing is Adam Eget, the trusty sidekick?!

[@Donnaerobicover40Fitness]

I twisted my anlke in May, I thought it healed but in August my tendon started hurting again . I am going to try this, Thanks ..

[@mfshope6486]

Thanks so much guys! I felt the searing pain walking yesterday in my Achilles. I had the same injury last year but my neuropathy makes the healing longer. I ended up getting an inner ankle sprain after the tear. It took almost three months for the tear to heal because you know it keeps happening. My PT used the grafson (?) tool. I used KT tape in between therapy. Tonight, all I can do is ice it. Pain. It is so tight.

[@mfshope6486]

I did buy the heel cup last year too.

[@psmith0423]

Have you done a video on achilles tendon insertion pain? I don't see one from you guys. Thanks

[@ravenel2]

I have mild CP and although I walk a few miles every day, tight heel cords are my life. I just tried this and it seems to work! Thank you so much!

[@Dudndbdjdn]

😳

[@zebarizvi228]

They are physio therapy encyclopedia !!! Thanks! This video is all I was looking for today! I have had this pain for a week and I am unable to dance or run.

[@PhillipsHaus]

If it is insertional Achilles tendinopathy...cross frictional massage can be damaging and actually make the problem worse because you are encouraging inflammation. Current methods include a gradual weight loading program to help heal and strengthen the tendon. It does not heal any other way. This will make you feel good for a tiny bit but it will come back even worse.

[@w3n33dam1racl3]

I've been looking for info on insertional Achilles issues and it's hard.

[@justgrowmusic]

Cross frictional massaging is terrible for medial tendinopathy as well... I saw this and was like NO. The more you dig into insertional the more you learn a lot of Online PT's really just spew old literature like it's gospel vs. keeping up to date w/ new literature. Very disappointed in such a highly touted channel.

[@woodstream6137]

How can I tell if it's insertionsal, medial, or something? My right tendon has obvious swelling, I'm usually on my feet 8hrs hard surface, sitting for more than 10 minutes feels really tight when I start walking again, prone to calf and sometimes foot camps after lying down.

[@justgrowmusic]

@@woodstream6137 If it's pain on the skinny part it's medial. If it's pain closer to the base/your heel (where the achillies is inserted at the heel), it's more than likely insertional.

[@woodstream6137]

@@justgrowmusic ok thanks, it's medial then.

[@cruisepaige]

Twisted my ankle and you guys just relieved a lot of my pain!

[@jessicawheeler6031]

I like you guys! I’ve watch a few videos from y’all years ago. Scrolling through KZbin today due to what I believe is Achilles tendinitis, I found you again! I just did one treatment of grabbing the anterior of the tendon seems to have helped! I will continue with it. I did ice and heat contrast prior to as well. Thank you!!!

[@spiritualamit2744]

Amazing , today morning I got pain and now I got exercise

[@ourdreamscollide]

Thank you so much for taking the time to explain how all the muscles/tendons interact. It’s so helpful to understand the purpose of the treatment and what it is meant to accomplish!!

[@tammynoel9369]

My Achilles hurts for me to walk and so I limp which causes my back to go out. It feels like the side of my heels are cracked inside. Will this work for this.

[@helenemoffatt6098]

Hi Thank you Bob and Brad. I just tried that on my achille and it seems to be helping. Why didn’t my orthopaedist tell me to do that? Thank you so much.😊

[@qprotyn]

Hey.. You guys are the absolute best. Thank you for this channel. Over the years, you have saved us a lot of pain !

[@nvadekar]

Great video but i wanted to know the massage technique for the Achilles Insertional area, you massaged higher up. Can you share more information about this? Thank you.

[@Superherokarthik]

Wow this is exercise is absolutely magic! I had this I was limping for two weeks it was terrible, I iced two times daily and massaged with pain relief gel boom it's gone and more important is give rest completely, trust me when u give rest to your tendon it'll cure By Itself don't worry you will be alright, and thank you for fixing my broken heart❤

[@dashhmindset5132]

What did you use ? Gel

[@leonardspalding6990]

I agree. You guys are the best physical therapist on the internet. Thank you so much for your help.

[@joyjoyjoyfolie]

Thank you!!! You guys are always a go to for my injuries!! Very helpful advice!!

[@kitchenboy69]

Bob and brand plus Dr mondragon.....perfect therapy on KZbin lol

[@dylanwestcott7744]

Really helpful for preventing running injuries

[@timw7772]

This is great! Feeling better after first treatment. Bob and Brad are the best!

[@teresab6383]

Thank you for making laugh through my pain. I have a Achilles injury. I have a big knot on my ankle

[@NooDLES411911]

What do i have to do differently with insertional achilles tendinitis? My tendon isn't sore in the middle, but it's very sore at the attachment to My heel and hurts my ability to play sports or even walk normally

[@paulaarguello1693]

I love these guys that always have answers for me thank you guys

[@jerririggins3786]

Yes gumbo! My smartphone does the same exact thing . Thanks Brad & Bob for all you do.

[@rjsophia3712]

This is a great video for slight heel pain from pickleball!!!

[@saimerjohn]

Thanks bob and brad 🌷 it really worked

[@motherstar1]

Thank so much. When there is bursitis in the heel, how can you relieve the inflammation in that?

[@w3n33dam1racl3]

What if it's insertional Achilles issue

[@johnrflower3285]

Thanks for SUPER info. Will try!!

[@mindistime1776]

Did you fellas know that fluoroquinolones, a commonly used antibiotic class, causes achilles tendon problems. The study was only done on young men. So the question is, if it sometimes damages young mens tendons and ligamets, what does it do to the aged? How much disability has been caused in the aging because of the use of fluoroquinolones (cipro, anything ending in floxicin)?

[@susanal.padilla226]

I have been wondering when someone would mention this.

[@mindistime1776]

Susie Q Loves Shoes S Padilla How long have you known about it? I can date it back, i guess, around a decade ago. Guessing, mind you.

[@jskweres2]

i wake up every morning with a tight achilles. No pain...Will this fix it?

[@carolapostolos8929]

Thanks Bob and Brad. This was very helpful.

[@Boysoundtechniques]

I always come for the foot therapies

[@stefanivile]

You guys are amazing! You’ve helped me out a few times ... thanks 😊

[@ericprilipp9337]

You two are my heros!

[@deborahmckinney808]

You two have helped me so much! I thank you!

[@thabisoramosolo594]

This helped greatly

[@kgivens6310]

Thank you guys you both are a blessing.

[@PrashantBabber2812]

Worked like a charm. Thanku so much

[@merarirodriguez2127]

My pain is pretty severe on around top/back of both heels (where you went down with marker) and I could barely walk some days...especially on the Rt more then the LT. I do deal with Ankylosing Spondylitis.

[@rosemaryd284]

I have a rupture with partial success. Alway have some swelling in the area. 😞

[@lukefishman9032]

@Bob &Brad 🙏PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS QUESTION🙏 I just read an article about this physical therapist shaming “two KZbin therapists” that are recommending “cross fiction” messages and saying her patients are coming to her, saying your videos made their problems worse, claiming that your techniques are horrible. (Ps. I REALLY DON’T WANT TO BELIEVE THAT THIS GIRL IS SPEAKING THE TRUTH). She says there is no research to backup this “myth of a technique” I’ve had Achilles tendonitiS problems in the region right below my calf for almost a year and I’ve gone thru sooooo much crap to try and get back to my favorite activity in the world, SKIM-BOARDING. I was stoked to come across your video because I had hope and this lady is killing my hope by saying cross friction massage is bad for the healing process. I’m sick of this Achilles tendinitis pain!!!!!! ⚠️ THIS IS A CRY FOR HELP⚠️

[@susantjfl3147]

Game changer for sure! Thank you.

[@kevinweston2988]

Love these videos, I have 2 questions, should I play basketball while I am doing these treatments? Also, how long does it typically take for the pain to go away completely (days, weeks etc.)?

[@aboohadid]

Thank you guys

[@cook-with-kim]

Hi Brad! It's Kim Mize, from PT School ! Tell Bob...Bill Clinton tore his quad tendon :) Anyhow, good job on the clever, quirky videos!!! hope you are well!

[@323wisdom7]

Instant relief.

[@zalaznick1]

Another PT group from England is claiming that cross friction massage is no longer supported by recent literature. Your thoughts?

[@okantichrist]

If it works for you do it

[@beautifulqueen748]

Yes I need this one for sure

[@achynoweth]

Thanks guys 😀

[@birgirkarl]

5:54 "The mon...... SHOT! "😆

[@sperospera-abhi6869]

Hello sir I really like your videos very informative very helpful. Can you make a video for weight gain for very skinny people please

[@iluvhou]

WOW. Thanks so much!!!

[@tracylowe9570]

Thank you!

[@garywilliams9579]

This does work but can you remove the subtitles? They cover the detail of what you are doing.

[@CornerSoapShop]

You can turn them off yourself

[@zsoccerfreak]

Does this work for Achilles tendinopathy as well?

[@williamh.gatesiii8183]

Great vid.

[@CHH3.]

Love you guys ❤

[@marka.1058]

Is this good for tendinosis or tendinopathy?

[@OGZxBEEf]

Hey have you guys considered touching on pain in the Achilles insertion point at the base of the heal? I'm finding it very difficult to find any information on this particular Achilles issue

[@imliz100]

Me too. Any success?

[@OGZxBEEf]

@@imliz100 Yes! What worked for me was the pinching thing they did here, but i pinched lower by the base of my heal. I also stretched it out by sitting down on the floor, extending my leg, and pulling on my foot with an elastic band. I also started stretching after running, which I wasn't doing before. Could have been any of those things or all 3. good luck!

[@janetewens701]

Found this so good, thxs👍👍

[@Linuxx1_rl]

I have had thus injury for over a year and the doctors said to just rest it

[@kristinheimburg1371]

Thanks, this helped!

[@kanthony9154]

Ankle tendon vid soon?

[@CornerSoapShop]

I had arthroscopic surgery on my left ankle to remove an impingement in Jan 2020. Since then I have been diagnosed with short achilles and a heel spur on my right foot. I can't walk consistently for exercise without pain--I get major swelling in the bursa also. Is this just gonna take time? Do I just power thru or rest it??

[@jackchen503]

yeahhhhhhhh

[@mikeyteixeira3426]

how long did your tennis elbow last? I got mine from lifting.

[@locoj3176]

Should you massage it even if it has thickened up

[@sarahbear9482]

I get a lot of pain around the sides of my heel (calcaneous) after running but a good hard rub after a shower seems to do the trick. It happens every time I run. My Achilles seem to be in pretty good shape it’s just the attachment point on my heel that is quite sore.

[@ganxie3156]

hey Sarah, maybe checkout their video on how to walk/run as that could be the cause? just an idea

[@jakegames2736]

A little late here but the same thing happend to me it's not on the back area it's on my left leg on the right side at the bottom

[@mobou6298]

Thank you!!!

[@d_anthony]

Tendon felt more sore in the days afterwards, from the cross friction technique. After poking around KZbin and watching more vids on achilles tendon, I don't think this is very helpful. From what I gather, progressive strength training is the most beneficial.

[@mariazapata5064]

I have been suffering from Achilles tendinitis for 12-15 years

[@chris222233]

My left one gets extremely tight from sitting down to long. I sit for work for 36h a week.

[@user-ne1wv8gn6j]

Hi Guys, great advice I have been doing the massage on calf and achilles for several days....I still experience some pain in the achilles cross massage but it does seem to be getting less, should I just continue until the pain disappears? Tnx Ter

[@Luis-df2kt]

They sell ankle socks that heat up and supposedly they help increase circulation and help with the Achilles problem. Is this true?

[@janetallen2553]

What if you have arthritis in the knee along with the Achilles tendinitis. I tried to do the last excercise it was a little difficult because of my newly diagnosed arthritic knee😣

[@crazyanimegirl24]

I've had mine for 2 year's would this help with mine?