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Achilles pain when running: why rest and stretch keeps failing and the simple plan that works
Quick note This is general education about Achilles pain when running, not personal medical advice. If you’ve felt a sudden pop, noticed major swelling or bruising, or you can’t push off the ground properly, get assessed promptly. A corporate half-marathon runner sat in my clinic recently and said, “I’ve rested twice now. It keeps coming […]
25 February 2026
How to Reduce Achilles Pain in 48 Hours
How to reduce achilles pain starts with calming the flare: cut the main irritators, use supportive shoes or a small heel lift if needed, and keep moving within a mild, predictable pain range so the tendon can settle and begin to tolerate load again. This is exactly what we use in clinic in Australia in […]
18 February 2026
Achilles Tendonitis Pain: What to Do Today to Feel Better Tomorrow
If you’re dealing with achilles tendonitis pain, you’re probably asking some version of: Is this serious? Is it a tear? Should I stop everything? Why does it feel worse in the morning but “okay” once I warm up? I’m Tim Mulholland, a podiatrist in Melbourne and an educator at La Trobe University. I see Achilles […]
17 February 2026
The 6 Best Running Shoes for Achilles Tendonitis
Updated in February 2026: these are the six best running shoes for Achilles tendinitis. Chosen by our podiatrists, who run locally and (annoyingly) have had to rehab this exact injury ourselves. Now this list of shoes is something that we’ve put a lot of sweat and tears into. A couple of our podiatry team including […]
17 February 2026
Achilles Tendonitis Laser Treatment : 32 % Faster Pain‑Drop (Backed by Science, Not Hype)
When hobbling on a grumpy Achilles can feel bloody awful. Achilles tendonitis laser treatment could be the missing link when your tendon pain won’t shift.So before you consign your runners to the too‑hard basket, here’s how low‑level laser therapy (LLLT) can carve out a “low‑pain window” so you can finally load the tendon – the […]
16 July 2025
3 Achilles Pain Mistakes Runners Make (and How to Dodge Them)
In the time it takes to brew a flat white, about four minutes, you will walk through the three Achilles Pain Mistakes that keep tendons grumpy, see the behavioural quirks behind each one, and pick up small yet high-leverage tweaks you can start today. Expect a clear checklist to judge whether self-management will do or […]
3 July 2025
Why Does My Achilles Hurt in the Morning? (And What to Do About It)
Let’s talk Achilles pain in the morning. You roll out of bed, stand up, and—zap!—your first steps feel like you’re walking on dried spaghetti. A few minutes later the pain melts away, but the worry is still there. Waking up stiff? Start the free 7‑day Tendon Time course. Sound familiar? Years ago, I was jogging […]
2 July 2025
Tendon Time: Free 7 Day Achilles Treatment Plan
7 Days to Your Stronger, Springier Achilles Tendon. No more gueswork. No more wasted time. Just a clear plan to get your Achilles back on track. Join the short email course with an 86% completion rate. Learn the exact framework I use with my clients in clinic as well as for my own Achilles Tendon. […]
12 March 2025
Sore Achilles? Stretching Could Be Making It Worse
If your Achilles feels stiff, sore, and unpredictable, you’re not alone. Stretching might seem like the logical fix. It’s easy, feels productive, and everyone recommends it. But here’s the truth: stretching might actually be the worst thing you can do for a sore Achilles tendon. Not only could it be delaying your recovery, but it […]
14 January 2025
How To Relieve Achilles Pain From Too Much Running
Do you suffer from Achilles pain? An aching in your heel that catches you every morning when you rise from bed? Or maybe yours is worse at the start and beginning of your run? Giving you just enough respite in the middle that you start thinking – maybe this achilles pain is getting better? You’re […]
13 April 2023
Shockwave Treatment For Achilles Tendonitis In Pascoe Vale
Is your Achilles stiff and sore in the morning? This if for you if you’re suffering with Achilles tendonitis in Pascoe Vale. Do you dread putting your feet on the floor in the morning? Have you tried stretching but it doesn’t seem to fix it? You feel ok during the day and think – maybe […]
24 November 2022
Shockwave Treatment For Achilles Tendonitis In Melbourne
Is your Achilles stiff and sore in the morning? This if for you if you’re suffering with Achilles tendonitis in Melbourne. Do you dread putting your feet on the floor in the morning? Have you tried stretching your Achilles and calf to no avail? You feel ok during the day and think – maybe it’s […]
1 November 2022
Tendonitis: How to Treat and Heal Tendons
Tendonitis: How to Treat and Heal Tendons Our team or podiatrists and physiotherapists have seen our fair share of tendonitis cases over the years. In this post we’ll take you through tendonitis in detail. If you’re suffering with tendonitis or tendon pain you can book in with our team here What Actually Is Tendonitis? Tendonitis […]
16 July 2021
How To Manage Achilles Tendon Rupture Without Surgery
Have you seen the videos? Heard the pop? Just ask Kobe Bryant (RIP) or Kevin Durant, an Achilles tendon rupture is one of the most visceral and cheek clenching injuries you can ever experience. In the past, an achilles tendon rupture always meant surgery. It meant surgery to open up the lower limb, track down […]
4 September 2019
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