Treating My Achilles Injury [Part 1] - THIS WORKS!

Hey guys, Coach Nate here. Treating my achilles injury has been a PROCESS. Not unlike what many of you have gone through. Check out part 1 of my story here!
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[@TheFODRunner]

Really good that you shared this, very insightful! I hope it’s getting better!!

[@TheRunExperience]

making steady progress :)

[@toniviudez6371]

Like always, very good & helpful video. I am glad that now you are also including a MD.

[@CrossfitnoboundariesOC]

Great segway to the next episode, can't wait.

[@lizzierunliftbreathe]

Great Video Nate! Really appreciate the honesty and content! Chiropractic too! Gotta find me one of these guys for my Achilles issues! And hope Hal did well at the Black Canyon!

[@TheRunExperience]

Hal had a good run down there :)

[@CameronHardyultrarunner]

I dealt with Achilles tendonopathy in both Achilles over the past 2.5 years or so until I got it fixed last September. I could run in 2015, 2016, and 2017, but it was growing more painful. I did a number of mobility exercises during that time, foam rolling, up to 240 eccentric heel drops per day, massage, manual manipulation, etc, but it wasn't until I started researching the founder of the protocol for the eccentric heel drops, Dr. Hakan Alfredson, that I discovered the cure. In a VERY large number of cases, greater than 80 percent, where people believe they have Achilles tendonopathy, the case is really a simple interference by the plantaris tendon (not the plantar fascia, but the plantaris tendon) with the Achilles tendon. The plantaris innervates, or becomes one with, the Achilles impinging the Achilles, guess where? Right near the midpoint of the Achilles. This is why so many people believe they have midpoint Achilles tendonopathy. My Achilles were evaluated on an MRI and both were healthy -- much to my surprise given the pain I dealt with. However, in both case, the plantaris tendon was stuck against the Achilles impinging the free movement of the Achilles. I went to Sweden, where Dr. Alfredson was able to remove a section of the plantaris tendon where in connected into the Achilles. After a recovery from the surgery of about six weeks I was able to run without any Achilles pain for the first time in years. I do have some residual pain from the surgery where he cauterized the area that is slowly dissipating, but compared to the achilles pain, it's nothing, and I'm back doing more mileage than I was pre-surgery. Now, I know you guys advocate pre-hab, and exercise, self-massage, ART, strength work, etc., and I couldn't agree with you guys more on all those fronts, but sometimes, you just have to reach out to the world experts, to see how truly straightforward the treatment can be. Dr. Alfredson has helped hundreds of pro athletes, and even several well-known U.S. trail runners! Food for thought!

[@TheRunExperience]

interesting and thanks for sharing! we'll have to dig more into that for sure...

[@teresabenson2841]

I had problems with my achilles and went to my chirocruncher, I mean chiropractor and in addition to the adjusting, he did some therapy using his iron grip hands and thumbs on my calf and achilles. It HURT!! but it absolutely worked. After a few treatments, it was like new. Magic! He also participates in triathalons so when I feel pain I know he understands what to do for it

[@TheRunExperience]

Awesome! Glad to hear of the success!

[@iberiksoderblom]

Great Triathlon poster 😊 Danmark 🙌

[@PeteJustPete]

Thank you so much for sharing your non-superhuman side!!!! I've been dealing w/ Achilles tendonitis as well as tendonitis/arthritis in my feet/shoulders for a while now. I also have hip impingement, so I work on that for running/lifting. Specifically for the Achilles, I've taken prednisone, rest, self-massage, ball rolling, & stretching. It is a manageable pain, but I definitely don't push my pace like I could before the Achilles pain. I'm paranoid about "snapping" (tearing) it beyond repair. I also like my doctors that are athletes; they know I'm not going to stop, so they come to the table with more options than just rest and ice/heat.

[@TheRunExperience]

yes that's certainly important to be given more options!

[@wandalee5010]

Wow! I need this man in my life! The graston technique has been the only thing that’s helped at all. It’s difficult to do by yourself, properly.

[@diegomarcochio510]

who do you go to for an injury like that i either pulled it or tore mine in track a few years back i was on crutches for 6 months but never went to an actual doctor just the school pe nurse

[@tylermoore1407]

Heard the URP podcast that had Dr. Hal on recently. Really great PT and knows his stuff

[@TheRunExperience]

he certainly does!

[@awhooks210]

Thank you!! I suffer from Achilles’ tendonitis as well!

[@awhooks210]

OneManArmy I generally use the tape, but thinking about using the brace wraps especially for trail running

[@rdavide69]

I'm right there as well. Have shut down for 3 weeks due to new achilles flare up. Anyone like your Dr. Hal over in east bay near Walnut Creek?

[@TheRunExperience]

hmm...not sure but there's got to be. Contact your local run group for some recommendations!

[@daxhansen]

Going through this myself right now

[@GuilhermePapin]

I have a severe pain on the calcaneus. Do you believe it's the same cause?

[@TheRunExperience]

that's a tough call and something we can't necessarily diagnose - certainly not in YT comments :) But hang in there and continue to work on those feet, ankles, and calves! We have lots of great mobility and strength exercises on our channel...

[@HushemFlupskluk]

Thanks for the videos! Running with pains is the worst. My only remedy for pain is less intensity and less mileage. This is my second year of training for running and the legs feel so much better when running 30 to 40 kilometer in stead of 50 kilometer per week. For sure I want to increase the mileage but please without the pains DX Recover well!

[@TheRunExperience]

Thank you for sharing!

[@boat73jr]

Tore mine 4 years ago and.still cannot run sue to pain

[@chrisj8844]

Had the same injury, I now run with Achilles supports and calf sleeves and not had any problems since. Hope you make a speedy recovery!

[@TheRunExperience]

great to hear that!

[@MonteComeau]

Is this a midpoint or insertional achilles injury you are dealing with? I have had what I think is insertional for 10 weeks now. It is slowly getting better but still painful in the morning and after sitting for long periods. I am going to ask about Graston next visit to my PT. Second question: Was this an acute injury or something that built up slowly? With all the pre-hab and stretching and gym work you do and you still have issues with your achilles leaves little hope for the rest of us :(

[@TheRunExperience]

From Nate: It looks to be an insertional achilles injury and is slowly but surely improving. Currently I’m able to run 15-20 miles per week and building back up from there. This injury has built up slowly over many long hard months of training at levels I have rarely if ever done before in getting ready for a 50km trail race last fall. I like to think that it was my prehab, stretching, and gym work that allowed me to survive this training and this race and come back for more. As all runners - we like to know where our limits are. When we reach our limits we also reach the limits of our strength and coordination and run technique. And when we spend too much time there - something is bound to break down. But don’t lose hope at all! The body has an INCREDIBLE ability to respond, adapt, improve and repair itself. All we need to do is point it in the right direction.

[@MonteComeau]

Exact same injury I have. I had IMS (dry) needling done for a few weeks that really got my calves freed up. I rehab daily but it is 3 months now and still not healed. After about 5 minutes of running the pain goes down to 1/10 so I guess I can deal with that. Hoping it just eventually goes away.

[@TheRunExperience]

Have faith! Sounds like you're doing all the right things.

[@nberger6984]

Is there a part 2?

[@TheRunExperience]

Check out the link here kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5vNemtvrJp2os0

[@heather1872]

I have this in both feet. I can't even walk. I've gone to my dr and and physical therapy and they've never been able to help me or did any of these things you are showing. What kind of dr is he? What should I look for?

[@TheRunExperience]

Hey Heather! Give these remedies a try, also the ones in the second part of this series. He is technically a chiropractor who works with many endurance athletes in the area!

[@jonmennealy1805]

My achilles tendonitis of three years ago is 99% gone (I still feel a bit tight once in a while), and I tried several things, including therapy, but I think a major factor in the healing process was my wearing a Strassburg sock at night for a few weeks.

[@TheRunExperience]

right on!

[@lilz3389]

Bro where did you get the Strasbourg sock from?? Online?? Store?

[@dtaylor4200]

Mark Brandanewitz

[@skateonsnow21]

There's so much garbage about achilles tendonitis out there. Can you talk about exactly how many miles you were running compared to now, and if they're making you do a stupid run walk program? Assuming your achilles isn't KILLING you can you can walk fine, etc, just a little "niggle". I've been in this constant battle for a year, took time off, came back and it still gets a little tender after runs but that's it.

[@stephan6063]

Try find the cause inner sole inserts helped because my left foot pronates and right foot is neutral. Wrong shoes too