Achilles Pain in Glasgow
Achilles pain can be frustrating because it often improves once you warm up, then returns later. That pattern can make people push through for too long. We help active adults in Glasgow understand what is driving the pain and what needs to change.
What it can feel like
Achilles pain often feels like stiffness in the morning, tenderness above the heel, pain during running or soreness after hills, stairs or sport.
Common causes
- Tendon overload
- Calf strength or capacity issues
- Sudden training changes
- Insertional Achilles irritation
- Footwear or surface changes
How we assess it
Assessment focuses on tendon symptoms, calf capacity, loading history, foot and ankle mechanics, and diagnostic ultrasound where a clearer tissue picture would help.
Treatment options
- Progressive tendon loading
- Calf strength programming
- Running or walking load changes
- Shockwave therapy where suitable
- Footwear and gait advice
Questions people often ask
Should I stretch an Achilles tendon problem?
Sometimes stretching helps, but some Achilles problems become more irritated with aggressive stretching. Assessment helps match the plan to the tendon presentation.
Can I keep running?
Often the answer is not simply stop or continue. The useful question is what amount and type of running your tendon can currently tolerate.