How to Relieve Achilles Tendonitis in SECONDS

[@DrRowe]

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[@Niggleblade1986]

Have a lump in my achilles, so sore. Stiff to the point it feels like its going to snap. Got kickd in it over 2 years ago and never healed 😖 would these help?

[@Niggleblade1986]

@@Maxxis1941 had 1 in the left, and went after a couple weeks of stretching it out and massaging it out. The 1 on the right has been here 2 years atleast and nothing has worked. So thanks il 100% try this

[@Niggleblade1986]

@@Maxxis1941 from what im reading, my injury is sounding like achilles tendonitis, any tips for that ? 🤣

[@alexinemartin2098]

Thank you. Those mini exercises were very good. Do you have anything for arthritis and menopause and hypermobile sufferers? Sometimes everything, every movement, just HURTS! Thanking you in advance for any answer.

[@seamuskilloran3629]

Dear Dr Michael I had sepsis, 3 toes removed,, big to muddle, achilles tendon adjustment. I was in a cast for 2 months and found it to be extremely difficult to walk properly afterwards as foot pointed at 45 degrees. I find your videos to be extremely helpful. Can you please do a therapy video to address getting back to walking again. I'm doing the weighted calf raises, (500 to 1000 a day) lots of walking, kettlebell clean and jerks, eventually, it is only cycling which is restoring my ability to walk with toes pointing forwards. Best regards

[@Intelligentview]

I just spent 30 minutes massaging exactly as you showed both achilles calf tendons and the relief I am feeling , sitting here sobbing. Thank you x 1 million !!!! IT WORKS !!!

[@Misscherryberry1001]

Ahhh. So glad it is helping you. 😊

[@greganikin7003]

Go get a DryNeedles done. You’ll be surprised after you’re done!

[@cloudgklog5421]

When you lose all hopes in the internet and ask yourself why are you still using it, there they come great content creators and pros like this awesome man and restor your faith again. Bless you sir.

[@DrRowe]

Thanks for watching!

[@Adam132800]

​@@DrRowe It's true! I've been on KZbin for like 15 years now and, you are a special person! Thank you so much!

[@glichasasha750]

They can copyright strike you for stealing Chelsea’s emblem

[@fakhriwicaksono7047]

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[@glichasasha750]

@@fakhriwicaksono7047 who is not?

[@BenjamminFranklin.]

This is the kind of ever-green content that’ll help people for years and years to come. Good work.

[@DrRowe]

I hope so, and thanks for watching!

[@meghrygemijian3497]

Hello Doctor I'm a dancer and last year in the middle of May, my left ankle suddenly felt sore and in pain, so as usual I ignored it, until it came to a place where I couldn't even dance and wear heels anymore and it caused so much pain. After many consultations and MRI's it turned out my ankle had an inflammation and whichever physiotherapist I went to and many doctors nothing really helped to get ride of the pain fully, until a year later I found your video, and you have no idea how much this helped. I've been doing it everyday now and my ankle feels so much better. So thank you so much doctor for sharing this video and your knowledge with us🙏🏻🙏🏻🥰

[@lucascecconi258]

Hi! i had a similar problem if you need to repair that tendon you need vitamin C to form collagen (which is very useful for tendons) i hope that helps!

[@tamraboyd1624]

Im 65 never had heel pain till a few days ago so i googled heel pain and found your video. After just 2 days I am getting great relief. Im going to keep up with these stretches. Thanks so much.

[@perrycopus]

Relief within half a minute, this is a life saver. Adding a lite version of the manual release to every pre- and post-run to try to stay out of trouble. Subscribed!

[@DrRowe]

Glad it helped, and thanks for the sub!

[@mariebrowne4227]

As a nurse I started having pain a few days ago and I didn't know why and I was wondering did I hurt myself, don't talk about going down the stairs. I started looking today January 1, 2024. I saw another video before I pulled this one up, the other one I could not understand her, saw your video next-I started doing yours and within the 15sec my left Achilles is so much improved I have to do the rest of the exercises the left is worse than the right but I thank you so very much. I do have such great Improvement already❤ It works, and of course I saved this video. 👍 Thank you1💥

[@NeroGamingX]

You're a life saver!! I've been having this pain for about 1 1/2 year now and now the pain is gone in less than 5 mins. I can now go down the stairs without tip-toeing.

[@laureleepoapst3597]

I broke my ankle 3 years ago and needed the final help to relieve Achilles heel tightness. It worked!!! Thanks

[@717DTran]

WOW That scrapping with the spoon is so amazing. The release in pain and pressure was instant. I got golfer elbow last month and did something similar and it was a miracle. Thank you so much!

[@DrRowe]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@sarahwalker9476]

Same, this was pretty amazing, I've been limping all day after a lot of extra walking yesterday

[@GreatestXchange]

Good morning, Doctor Rowe! I just had a co-worker share with me that they taught their child one of the stretches that you taught me, and they are both continuing to use that method, as their go-to. Your teachings last a lifetime.

[@DrRowe]

I hope these exercises continue to help you for a long time to come, and thanks again for watching!

[@viktorviktorelius4032]

He is not a doctor of medicine.

[@GreatestXchange]

@@viktorviktorelius4032 That is correct. He is a Doctor of Chiropractic.

[@gsilveroak]

He is a DOCTOR of Chiropractic medicine. HE IS A DOCTOR. Do your research and stop harassing. ​@viktorviktorelius4032

[@melanieblevins3335]

I thought this was nonsense, but wanted to give it the college try. I have never found something that relieves pain as fast as this did. Subscribing for sure. This is beautiful.

[@alikhan.3265]

sir. i am from Pakistan . am 67 years old. Retired at the age of 60. could not have time for excercise , for 38 years. start walking about 2 years back to reduce my weight and diabitic problems. my daily average walk was 6 k M.. reduced my weight considerably.. and bring down my diabitic level to almost normal. But now i have this achili problem .. Thank you so much. your video seems qite benificial.. will start the excercises from today.. for this achili problem ... Thank you once again..🙏🙏❤❤

[@IThijs_]

Andddd? how is it going? :)

[@alikhan.3265]

@IThijs_ feeling better now... Thank you...

[@IThijs_]

@@alikhan.3265 Nice! really glad to hear that. What did you do to recover?

[@Faded-JL]

One day you will have covered every injury, aches or pain that everyone can fix by themselves and thats when you can tell everyone you have saved millions of people. Keep going! You should be proud of yourself 😁

[@marilynadams6612]

I'm having Achilles pain for seven months dr gave me injection in the heel it didn't work therapy didn't work either. I'm glad I came across this video will give it a try I'm desperate for relief, thanks a bunch

[@craigvandevooren2341]

The spoon-thing worked for immediate relief of tenderness/pain that had been aggravating me for several weeks. Amazing! I'll see if it works next time.

[@valleno3731]

My elderly mom has Achilles tendon pain. Am going to try this on her. Also I want to say I have found so much relief for my hips using your suggestions! You rock!

[@rxf-fxr]

Omg! I only have Achilles pain in my heel and physical therapy did the same exercises EXCEPT the massage one, the first exercise in this video. It was painful but as I continued, I finally reached no pain. I will continue with this daily! Thank you so much!

[@dogie8c]

Update? Pain finally cleared up?

[@Sandrarauda]

Thank you so much, this was super helpful, after a run with new pair of shoes, got a terrible pain on my Achilles tendon and my calf and these exercises were a relief 🙏🏼

[@juditszilak7490]

I can't believe it, this totally worked, just the pinch massage alone, the pain is gone! 😮

[@f_a_c_t_s_d_a_i_l_y]

Thanks

[@DrRowe]

Thank you four supporting the channel! - Dr. Rowe -

[@Genevieve8002]

I have been going through months of pain and discomfort due to Achilles tendinitis/tendinopathy, it’s become chronic, and it got really bad over the last week and a half. I had my first physio session last week. I started the exercises, as directed by the physiotherapist , and felt some relief - but when I added you pinch massage technique, my ankle has felt so much relief. Thank you for sharing the massage techniques. I was able to walk at my normal pace and gait, and even do a good amount of gardening yesterday, and felt comfortable. 😊

[@daniellec.4277]

Yep. I've been in pain for days. Found this and now I'm feeling better.

[@gsilveroak]

Thank you so much Dr. Rowe. The pain went away in minutes. It was so bad i couldn't walk when i got out of bed. Thank you!

[@DrRowe]

Thanks for watching!

[@ShelzSharrock]

Omg im the same when I get out of bed , almost in tears

[@brianphillips9964]

Thanks!

[@DrRowe]

THANK YOU for supporting the channel, I appreciate it! - Dr. Rowe -

[@DrDanielBridge]

Dr. Rowe crushing it again with actionable content! Achilles pain can be so debilitating but there are many safe and conservative treatments for it!

[@DrRowe]

Thanks again for watching!

[@Unknownmoon00]

my pain went from 100 to 15! Thank you doc. You always hold it down

[@barryeasterling3792]

Great video, I have Achilles Tendonitis. Horrible pain. TY for sharing the video. My pain reduced very quickly while watching your video, I was working on my leg. You were right. Thanks again!

[@rhondahall3249]

All I can say is thank you. Ive been suffering with Achilles tendinitis for over a year now. Nothing the doctors had me doing helped at all. The massage at the beginning of your video gave me such relief immediately! Im not 100% obviously, but wow-way better than I have been in a long time!

[@MegaSignrunnGuy]

Thank you for this video! I had pain in my Achilles that I thought would not go away. I started doing the spoon muscle scraping, and within 2 weeks, it was good. Awesome videos! I'm back to running pain-free and training for my April 100k.

[@Apchestangenightout]

You're a God sent Angel who helps anyone who has different types of pain . Whenever I'm feeling some type of pain I'll check your videos to see if I find what I'm looking for . Thank you for sharing your experience with us 💯😇🙏😎👋👍

[@DrRowe]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@Artkidtek]

Ive been fighting achilles tendonitis for almost a year. The last 2 months it's been getting better. I took some pain pills and once my achilles/heel was numb I started rubbing it gradually increasing the intensity. The next day my pain was gone. I can probably sprint now!!!!

[@Jubrow2012]

I really appreciate this video. I had tightness that was painful in my achilles and I performed the wall technique, pinching, and scraping and I feel so much more relief. Thank you

[@DrRowe]

Glad it helped!

[@lc6922]

In five minutes total, the pinching and pulling helped relieve the stiffness I feel in both achilles tendons. They are still tender when applying pressure, so I'll try some of the other techniques for more long-term relief. This is a great start. Thank you for sharing.

[@robertfaulkner7152]

Your video helped me tremendously. I had no idea that I had Achilles tendonitis. I just recently took up pickleball and I thought it was because I jammed my heal into the pavement which I probably did. But I was walking around sore and then it got really bad. Yesterday I watched your pinching massage video video last night and today It feels 90% better because of those pinching massages! Thank you for creating a video like this! I'm so glad I did not wind up tearing my achilles tendon over this because I would have had no idea what was causing my pain. Thanks again!

[@rebeccakelley2008]

Ive been in pain for weeks and didnt have much faith this would work. I wa so weing. Thank you finally some relief!!!

[@DrRowe]

Glad it helped!

[@debbierock8769]

Thank you 🙏. You helped with my sciatica and now with my Achilles tendonitis. You are my go to. Your explanations are clear and your advice/exercises just work. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@devontaycross5788]

I have a game coming up this Saturday and was afraid I wouldn’t be able to play due to my Achilles pain, but your methods worked! Thanks for this video!

[@azsok]

Thank you; that "steps" exercise did wonders for me. I got instant relief.

[@followjesus7608]

Your videos always make me feel better and gets Rid of pain! God bless you!!!

[@DrRowe]

Glad the exercises are helping you and thanks for watching!

[@toocooldogs3596]

This is amazing!!! Both my achilles tendons have been stiff after a long run. Pain and tension gone within literally seconds! I'll be adding these to my warm-ups and cool-downs for sure! Thanks!

[@rajeswaris2118]

I am 60 yr old. For the last 3 months I'm having this achiilies pain; when I walk I don't feel much of pain; after a rest, I have severe pain; as I have to do my work by standing only, paining much during standing also. After seeing your video and read the comments, hope I will also be relieved from this pain after doing the exercise. Only thing is, if i even touch (gently also) the ankle part itself, I have pain. But somehow will try to do this exercise to get rid of the pain. Thanks in advance.

[@elkenaters7040]

Amazing! Thank you so much! I followed along with the video and got immediate pain relief! Within 5 minutes of massage my pain was gone! I will do this every day now. So so grateful I finally found a solution to my long standing problem. Thank you!

[@JPGodschild]

You are my go to when I'm in pain. Thank you for all your kind help with your amazing helpful videos. I do not have insurance and can't afford to go to therapy so I am truly grateful. 😊

[@lakiiagreer0421]

Thank you @Dr.Rowe! These exercises have quickly relieved the tendinitis discomfort I’ve had for the past 2 days! Such GREAT expert advice.

[@daveduke7239]

Thanks man. I got all kinds of crap going on with my health. So when I hurt my Achilles I sort of ignored it, hoping it’d go away. After 6 months it did to a degree. But now I’ve got a golf ball full of scar tissue. You explained it really well. I do basic well. And when I saw the thumbnail of the desert spoon, I thought this might be interesting. I’ve only done a week of the pinch and pull method (and towards the end of the week I could feel a bit more flexibility, especially in the mornings!🥶) I do it in the shower (seated, of course). I’m going to give the spoon a go next week. Slow and steady wins the race as the saying goes. Thanks again. 👍

[@smokescreenTW]

Wanted to thank you for the tip in this video. Had been suffering from pain in my heel for 14 months and trying everything. After just a few short sessions following the doorway stretch outlined in this video, the pain has almost completely gone. Thanks again!

[@dogie8c]

Update?

[@killeenfarmhousecheese2906]

This is fun! I scraped my heelbone/achilles with the spoon and within a minute the tenderness is gone! I can now squeeze the bone without crying out in pain. I am aware that it is most likely not a full fix, but it is a great help. I will do my calf strengthening exercises to get on top of this. Thank you!

[@nickwalton8864]

Oh my word. Just done the massage and my ankle is so relieved! Had physio and shockwave therapy but nothing seems to work like this! Thank you. Now … how do I get rid of the resulting knee pain 😢. 🙏

[@sarahbujtas9864]

Thank you so much for providing this information! I've been suffering with Achilles tendonitis for 5 weeks now and your video has given me immense relief, more than anything else I've tried. I'm also working with your videos for knee pain and they are already helping me too. Thank you for sharing these videos, I'm forever grateful!!!! Life-changing :)

[@DrRowe]

Glad the exercises are helping you and keep at it!

[@metrichotrods1763]

oh man, whenever the Mackinac chiro bro pops up, I get the utensils ready. Yet another super helpful one for me.

[@deannaway8499]

Worked so well...Thankyou Dr Rowe! Ive been hobbling around for 10 days with this. Always worse getting out of bed in mornings (ouch) or getting up from sitting. Youre a gem! My body "packed up" after my husband passed suddenly (unvaxxed friends, he had heart failure) - first my hip, then behind knee, then both archilles. My magnesium levels had dropped badly through extreme stress and grief, putting huge tension on my tendons due to muscle contraction. (Now rectified...) Your wonderful advice has been a huge help!! Sending a hug from New Zealand.

[@salh8742]

Have a lump on my achillies, 4 months of pain and sleepless nights so far. I will give this a go and report back.

[@johnkeegan5594]

Good luck with your recovery 👍

[@margaritabeale7757]

Omg same is happening to me

[@thelasthourgetready]

Go and see a good sports physio for calf loading exercises. It will restore the tendon. The fibres need to be realigned. Thats why you have the painful bump. My Achilles went back to normal. Also check your footwear if your tendonitis is caused by over pronation you need a stability running shoe if it is caused by running with the wrong shoe. A gait analysis will show you what is actually going on.

[@Kaodusanya]

Update?

[@salh8742]

Thanks for all the replies. Unfortunately the lump is still excruciating. They say the tendon can thicken as we get older, perhaps that's what is happening to mine (I am 62). It is the hardest of lumps and the mornings are horrible. No massage or exercises have touches it. It loosens a litte in the day but I am always aware of it. I saw a physio, four sessions, who used a sound gun/instrument. Good for a few hours then back comes the lump. I have a massage machine, a tens machine, good fitting trainers and try all the advice on eccentric stretching which does relieve it in the morning. Apparently PRP treatment and shockwave therapy can help, outside of surgery (of which I am wary of poor outcomes) I feel I have to live with this. Sore to touch, pulses at night and is restrictively rock hard in the mornings. I hope others on this site are coping, any changes I will report. I recently had a hip replacement, however hard the rehab', I am improving every day, it is nothing compared with this tendonopathy.

[@marynicoletpunzalan9563]

Thankyousomuch for helping me to relief the pain🥺

[@Cynicka1588]

These massages and stretches really do work! Wow! Thank you so much! Released a lot of pain.

[@MargoDutcher]

Thank you so much. I have been in pain for a week now and I'm finally getting some relief.

[@fundamentalEarnings]

Thanks a lot for making this video. I play soccer and have been dealing with this injury for 4weeks. The muscle scraping seems to do the trick for me.

[@DrRowe]

Glad it's helping and thanks for watching!

[@jimlumsden8293]

Thanks, had quite severe pain and these techniques helped a lot

[@kk-wy5eq]

OMG!!! IT WORKS SO QUICKLY

[@f_a_c_t_s_d_a_i_l_y]

Thank you so much! I was born with short Achilles tendons (which was remedied by being in set casts for 6 months as a very young child) and have recently taken up golf at 36. It’s been pulling on my Achilles and they have become very sore to the touch. I had instant relief after watching this video and applying the techniques mentioned (especially the massage), amazing stuff! ❤

[@DrRowe]

Glad you’re getting instant relief!

[@vesper.q4100]

..the achilles massage technique is one that I started doing instinctively - so it's great to see it here. It's legit! Trust your instincts. Great, thank you.

[@DrRowe]

Thanks for watching!

[@anotherdayanotherplay]

This actually works amazing! My leg feels great now after following along with your exercises

[@AdaobiObi-y7y]

Thanks so much, I felt instant relief, I guess I would have to do anytime I feel the pain, I wish there was something that solves it forever.....

[@innateloopy279]

Great video, I was hobbling this morning , did similar iastm type scraping , almost walking normally 😊 I’m a Chiro so obviously understand the process but had not done my calf before 😊

[@Imstillyoshi]

THANK YOU. I didnt even know massage and scraping were possible treatments. And it helps that quick too. Oooooomggg I HAVE BEEN IN PAIN FOR MONTHS. THANK U.

[@DrRowe]

Thanks for watching!

[@gracegarima13]

Thanks just started doing the excercise...feeling hopeful ❤

[@MovewithDrMike]

I absolutely love the pinch and pull method! Releasing the fascia and muscle tissue can improve gliding surfaces and provide patients with so much pain relief! I use this all the time with my patients who lack ankle flexibility! Great demonstration here Dr Rowe

[@melissaolson4194]

This is amazing! I feel a lot better with the massage techniques. Thank you!

[@angelitamoraga6233]

Tried the muscle scraping to get some relief as I don't want to take any more anti-inflammatories. It brought my pain down from an 8 to about a 4. Will keep doing it. Can't even do the calf raises right now as I still have some pain and a pinching sensation at the back of my ankle. Hopefully this works to ease the pain naturally. Thank you.

[@michaelcollier7987]

Doing Manual Labor my entire life I NEVER Pass on this Man’s videos He’s extremely knowledgeable And gives very effective and Practicable Advice

[@DrRowe]

Glad you found the channel and the exercises are helping you!

[@botrytis_cinerea]

Instant relief. Hope this will help to deal with my condition in the long run and can continue running. Thank you Sir!

[@naiduk]

Thank you so much for sharing! These simple techniques have helped so much!

[@DrRowe]

Great to hear that!

[@missaysa]

I'll be honest, I was sceptical about instant relief (forgive me...🥺). I did the exercises last night and not only did I get instant relief on my very tight tendon but I also spent a good night sleep discomfort/pain free !!! Thank youuuu !!!! How often a week do you recommend these exercises please ? Greetings from France ❤

[@redsnapper6623]

Thank you!!!! The pinch pull and spoon really works!

[@DrRowe]

Glad it helped!

[@DENISEMILLER-q1x]

Thanks for the instructions on how to relieve Achilles tendon pain. I deal with this and these tips were very helpful!

[@DrRowe]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MelSillett]

Thank you, following an hour walk yesterday, woke up and my heel was killing me. I have suffered with Achilles tendinitis now on and off for 9 months. I followed the massage exercises and stretches, for approximately 15 minutes and the pain has gone away, given me instant relief. I will be doing this everyday now, thank you. Any tips regarding exercising please?

[@sunshine8711]

Can't tell you how much your videos help me and have helped me in the past! I have a problem... I youtube Dr. Rowe! Thanks... working on this achilles... getting better! Told my husband, I wish I was your neighbor !! LOL

[@sherristumpf7201]

This is the best video. Thank you for excellent communication and videoing!

[@DrRowe]

Thanks for watching!

[@linditapjetri6835]

Very very helpful Thank you so so much for Your INCREDIBLE information

[@patricias4442]

Thank you thank you thank. I just asked you if you had something for this in your PF video. But I found this. The spoon is magic. I went to podiatrist last Friday, he said I needed to buy inserts and different shoes. And just stretch. Well I feel like it's gotten worse. But just doing what u said, helped alot. Past 2 days I've barely been able to walk. In just 30 seconds 😆 I did get some release. Thank you so much.❤

[@chertoriearnold387]

Thank you, for this I have had pain with this in both feet because, my tenants grew in a slant

[@dmtz27]

amazing ! I was skeptical but I did everything the video said to try and immediate relief! My calves are burning but a good burn!

[@IThijs_]

Hello guys, I just want to drop my story down here! When I graduated from school I wanted to do a Military course. Sadly, I've a Achilles problem since february/march this year. I did a lot of running with bad footwear. Sadly, at 2 december (today), I'm still feeling this pain. I would've start with the military course last monday. I'm giving my everything to heal from this injury! I hope this video will help me. Remind me to give you guys an update!

[@err_go]

Ok, just tried the spoon muscle scrape on a year-long achilles/heel pain and feel immediate relief. EDIT: the relief was v short lived though. It's def. NOT a long term cure.

[@DrRowe]

Glad it helped!

[@linditapjetri6835]

Thank you for your help I am suffering

[@user-gi3mr5yt5g]

My Dear Doctor, thank you for all you do, your willing to share and help is incredible and so much appreciated. God bless you and your loved ones. One question if I may ask, will these exercises help with Drop Foot or do you have another video I missed. Thank you again. Love from Greece

[@JCarlos.556]

_Thank you. You are the man. Absolutely great channel_

[@DrRowe]

I appreciate that!

[@majidhussain1825]

Excellent treatment Got relief Thanks

[@DrRowe]

Glad you got relief!

[@ohsnapitsdiana]

Ive been having continuous strain on my tendon, im going to try this now and see how it handles

[@cranfktubner7677]

Another great video thank you !! That’s as if you are reading my mind 🤩i have add achilles tendon issues for years.

[@DrRowe]

Hope these exercises help, and please give us an update soon.

[@LisaSoulLevelHealing]

Just the soft tissue massage was a relief 😌😌 thank you. The intetnet wins again.

[@sindisiwepearl7775]

Thanks a lot doc am feeling improvement already in South Africa KwaZulu-Natal ❤

[@margieshifman6997]

Muscle scraping is new to me. I can't wait to try it.

[@DrRowe]

Hope it helps you!

[@jbisciotti284]

You’re the best PT!

[@DrRowe]

Thanks for watching!

[@dannileemeow]

Was helpful for pain above the heel but didn't really help my insertional tendonitis much. Would love to see more techniques around the heel where it inserts.

[@wilmamcivor5228]

Fantastic relief 🎉❤ thankyou

[@DrRowe]

Glad it helped!

[@crisccan]

Thank you Dr.Rowe. It is excellent

[@DrRowe]

Thanks again for watching!

[@alexjohansson5232]

Thanks! You're a genius!🎉

[@cathyburton5829]

Would you suggest doing these exercises/massages daily? Thanks.

[@LadTrad]

Immediate relief thanks man. ✝️👍

[@alexatkinson9420]

these look great, how many times a week shoukd they be done and should it be oced after ?