Fix Achilles Tendonitis: Absolute 2 Best Self-Treatments (Updated & Science Based)

[@buzzlaw]

Bob and Brad, the two most hard working physical therapists on the internet.

[@ConquererWarrior]

😀

[@nat2040]

Skip to 3.40 you’re welcome

[@user-hn9qg5qm3o]

These guys really do make physical therapy fun and exciting. I am a PTA and I would love to work for someone like these guys. Thanks for all you do Bob and Brad!

[@farrellv1682]

Can you do a version of exercises for Achilles tendinitis at the insertion point of the heel please 🙏

[@XXXXBossXXXX]

Much needed!

[@roythomson638]

Same issue here too

[@bionhoward3159]

Agreed

[@fromthesnow1529]

Ughhh I’m also here on this channel trying to fix this exact problem as well 🤣😅

[@roxanaudrisky4795]

Me too.

[@cdrag90]

It seems like they always read my mind. Every day that I’m thinking about a specific health problem, in come Bob and Brad like “oh hey, here’s a video on this extremely specific thing that you happen to be going through”

[@darodes]

Same on a weekly basis haha

[@Scotiron]

Your phone is listening to your thoughts.

[@xbadandy182x]

Would love to see a video on insertional achilles tendonitis. I've been to 2 different PTs now, and neither of them seem to be skilled in resolving this issue. In fact, the last one I had was asking me to improve my dorsiflexion in my effected foot, all while I was still in the reactive phase of the injury. This turned in to instant agony and set me back several weeks. Now I'm on the hunt trying to find someone who knows how to handle this

[@lyndalasen5733]

Yes much needed for insertional. Heel drops are worst thing for insertional

[@xbadandy182x]

Are you recovering from insertional as well? How's it going? Any tips? So far, for me.. the only thing that works is lots of Advil, Acetaminophen, and Voltaren. Its not good to mix all 3 of these but I am in alot of pain so here I am. The other thing is I haven't worn a closed-back shoe for 2 weeks now, so I don't agitate my heel. I have Hoka recovery sandals and I purchased some Dr. Scholls rubber heel lifts I set on the back of the sandal to lift my heel a bit. Its frustrating. Any time I dorsiflex my foot, even 2 months into this recovery - instant flare up. When it flares up aside from the medicine.. Ice. Spiky massage ball and roll it on my foot. Then I use a foam roller and go at my calves, quads, hamstrings and glutes. I have avoided all stretching - anything that compresses the tendon over the heel causes a flare up. Its really hard to find an answer for WHEN its time to start introducing dorsiflexion. Literally no one has an answer for that. Its like am I supposed to just never dorsiflex my foot again my entire life? This sucks.

[@lyndalasen5733]

@@xbadandy182x well I misdiagnosed myself. I finally went to Podiatrist who diagnosed it as plantar fasciitis.

[@VegasVegas618]

Perfect timing...the curse of running is Achilles tendonitis. Nice video

[@Jim_in_AR]

Need a video for insertional tendonitis please!

[@normanmcintosh4241]

I've just had this and my Physio in Pafos Cyprus was amazing. From real pain to walking freely and up a ladder again in two weeks. Setting aside the excellent treatment I would strongly recommend ice packs and keeping the foot raised. Simple, but boy was it sore at the time.

[@MsNaeners]

Thank you! How often is it best to massage? Daily?

[@Queen-ve8pj]

Thank you for this video I was born breech and I'm just learning how to use my right foot still learning how to rotate my ankle properly and stand on my foot correctly

[@teresab6383]

Thank you guys I am going to start on all of these things and get my strength back in my foot

[@joejett5084]

This is exactly what I needed!!!

[@happysmurfette]

You two Rock B & B🙌🙌 Thank You🌟 ...recently started having some issues with my achilles tendon(average run 12mls a day 4-5times a wk)and this video could not have popped up at a better time!! Thanks again🤜🤛

[@susanngigi1164]

Thank you so much guys. I'll get back to you once I fix mine.

[@shelley2511]

I am so happy to have discovered your You Tube site!

[@andreavin3674]

I do Essentrics every day and it has completely removed all my heel pain. It's concentric exercises that hurt because you are shortening the muscle and that makes everything pull and hurt more. The key is to be gentle but that goes for all pain relief and prevention.

[@xbadandy182x]

What were the specifics of your routine? Did you just do drops single leg from the floor? Did you add extra weight as you continued on? Was it painful along the way and did you carry on with the exercises regardless? Did you wear shoes during this process? Did the heel in the shoe ever cause the heel to flare up in pain? After all of these exercises did your tendon stiffness clear up as well? Can you dorsiflex your foot like normal now? I am 2 months in to this and can't get past the reactive stage. It sucks.

[@bearfog07]

You guys are a God-send! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! XXX

[@tendr247]

I have Insertional Achilles AND the regular exercises made it worse. Please show what to do when the pain includes the back of the lower heel.

[@GeoVespa]

If these exercises work, I will first disinfect and then kiss the ground they walk upon. This is some of the worst and most stubborn pain I’ve ever had!

[@Madlove86]

Same!

[@tarantulatamer7269]

Ditto!

[@1967carty]

Me too. It just won’t go away

[@littleman787]

Did it work?

[@valeriecollinsworth4331]

Love it, thank you. How about achilles tendonosis, any PT for that? Trying to avoid surgery and injections. TIA

[@briannadaniels2833]

Bob and brad!!!!

[@teresab6383]

Thank you guys for your help. I hope In a few weeks I will be back to normal

[@anishabegum4378]

Pls make exercise video for piles

[@celloplayer7838]

Thanks, guys.

[@lockergr]

The old people already went to bed while after you post all these!

[@kimharrison3587]

What speed do you have the massage gun on? Sometimes I feel like it makes my pain worse?

[@mikeysan01]

I echo Layla Wood's request. We have three vids so far regarding mid-portion Achilles tendonitis, and each conveys equivalent information. How about one focusing on lateral insertional Achilles tendonitis????

[@debrasbryant7496]

Ok. This is going to seem strange. I have bursitis in my hip. I saw where someone said to use a rolling pin to massage the outside of the hip. It works. I could not lay on that hip at all. I figured why not try it on my calf. It does help stretch that muscle too.

[@mia5796]

Magnesium bisglycinate if your body is cramping so easily😊. Thank you for the stuff to help heal. Is it common to feel the pain also across the side of ankle towards the front of your foot and bottom of heel? It also is touch sensitive on palpitation on the outside side side of my foot beneath my ankle? No problems ever. Slept with a weighted blanket for the first time. Remember flicking my foot in the middle of the night to move the blanket. Did not feel painful at the time. Next day, and on into my third day, pretty bad pain. Could hardly walk. No bruising, or swelling that I can see. Seems to be what you describe for Achilles’ tendonitis

[@jamesianv]

running in circles and figure eights before getting on the field may be a good idea as well... im finding it very difficult to get back to normal. just strained it again shuffle dancing (wasn't thinking) ... Bust a Move I also massage it with holy oil from St Josephs Oratory. St Brother Andres recommendation. Hey Apollos arrow did in Achilles

[@leeedwards3783]

Hi. Great video. Could you use a tens machine with ems by any chance? Thank you

[@jackienjoevienneau4262]

Some great advice as usual, thank you. I do the band and step exercise but not the massage. When it's inflamed the massage would be perfect I think. I had a stroke 3years ago spent a month in hospital therapy there and The New Beginnings stroke and brain injury recovery therapies now in both places they use eccentric exercise and stretch and I find it works wonders for both stroke damage and my Achilles heel. Just wanted to also thank you two so much for my impingement and bruisitis stretches, it's been almost 5 months and since taking your advice in the past 2wks I feel at least 50-60%better. Right shoulder doing good left shoulder because I'm left handed and had a super inspenatis tear about 10yrs ago still pretty bad. But working with my chiropractor who also has a quantum neurology degree says we should be doing much better in no time doing your stretches and his techniques. Sorry usually don't leave messages, so I blurted out everything. You guys are amazing thank you.🌈

[@ayshrestha]

Is okay to continue running with Achilles tendonitis so long as the pain does not get worse? I am doing exercises morning and night

[@ONE-KIXG]

Every time I get hurt you guys make the video to help me thank you love you guys your video are so amazing.❤️❤️❤️

[@Pravinkumar-zv7ww]

Can you compare the types of pillows And the best one for a stubborn neck.

[@Rageonsub17]

I massaged the soleus and the Achilles pain went away in both tendons. Unfortunately, 30 minutes later the tenderness returns but the massage gets rid of the pain. Do I need a deeper soleus massage to get the pain gone for good?

[@xbadandy182x]

How are you doing now and howd things work out? Sounds like the foam rolling or massaging will temporarily lengthen the muscles in the chain bringing relief.. but short-term those muscles will retract and things will tighten up again. Long injury to heal unfortunately... 🥺

[@donlucaluccages5368]

I back squat Low bar for powerlifting have recently injured something in my left rear shoulder it’s more into the rear deltoid area of my left shoulder it only flairs up when i simply put something across my back such as a bar bell have tried multiple stretches you guys have on your channel.. i have perfect form i have a licensed with a master degree Kinesiologist watching me do these it has been going on for about 3 weeks i have reduced my volume and it’s has gotten worse so much to i can barley put something across my back into the low bar position I’m resting it and have been stretching out the area doing alittle resistance band work for my left shoulder.. Enjoy the content you guys release wanted to know if you could maybe help me out here

[@anshu6143]

First comment. Not seen the video yet, but I know it's going to help.

[@homuraakemithehero7707]

Are there any particular night splints or braces out there that are recommended and easy to use for Achilles Tendinitis anyone here has to recommend? I’ve gotten a few off Amazon before but we’re either too big or impossible for me to figure out how to work

[@carolea7158]

Any advice on an ankle injury that got both my Achilles and the leg nerves inflamed (outside of the leg down all the way down then at the top of the foot)? I'm seeing both a PT and a chiropractor and I'm afraid I'll go broke before that nerve will calm back down. The pain is worse, not better after my appointments.

[@NewSlangSlinger]

Please get PEA, R-ALA and Nervefix for the nerve pain.. Takes about 2 weeks to feel the effects

[@katherenewedic8076]

Seems like they're not going into detailed explanations of body mechanics as in the past

[@sportdr]

good research guy …can you start cross fiber massage shortly after injuring it?

[@kristak1102]

Perfect timing.

[@TheObserver567]

Incant do foam roller. Im not strong enough to hold my body up yet. Lol

[@anonimushbosh]

KZbin videos should be like wills - when you update each topic delete all the previous ones. Why have a bunch of videos about fixing one specific injury? I wouldn’t mind so much but each 15 minute video only contains two minutes of useful information.

[@solosam5197]

You guys are awesome

[@trader4726]

Make a video all body parts stretching please 🤠

[@munawars8663]

Thank you sir

[@darodes]

Legends

[@teresab6383]

I will admit I haven’t seen you guys for a couple of months. I fell Oct 16 and got a compound fracture of my little finger. It is better but not good yet. My Achilles is bad on my left foot. Hope this will work for me. Hey guys I’m falling apart. Love you both.

[@danaellison5824]

I love my massage gun!

[@barbhawkins7865]

I would love if you guys could get to the exercises more quickly. Just heard Brad say you should get to the exercise. Ha! Not just me thinking this.

[@corinnavereb695]

Bobmake I suggest don’t part your hair down the middle.

[@daniele.f.2963]

I wish I could have learned this 1996 before I completely tore my right Achilles tendon. My surgeon said it looked like a grenade blew up.

[@jelicapantic3923]

moze li prevod na srpski jezik

[@askaleem215]

I can't walk. i have torn Achillis tendon.

[@zebarizvi228]

These two don't even edit their videos!!!it's all one cut! Woww

[@vict04rianlightz53]

You guys are so cute 🥰 to me!!!

[@vanniegrace]

Cipro 🤬😩

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