{"id":16861,"date":"2021-07-20T16:07:59","date_gmt":"2021-07-20T14:07:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stimcareonline.com\/?p=16861"},"modified":"2024-03-27T10:49:28","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T09:49:28","slug":"talon-dachille-et-tendinopathie-comment-soulager-la-douleur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/en\/talon-dachille-et-tendinopathie-comment-soulager-la-douleur\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>Achilles heel and tendinopathy: how to relieve pain?<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"16861\" class=\"elementor elementor-16861\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-571a7ecd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"571a7ecd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-43a0f591\" data-id=\"43a0f591\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50f6e23a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50f6e23a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Achilles tendinopathy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Achilles tendon is an extremely powerful tendon that connects the sural triceps, the calf muscle, to the calcaneus, the main bone of the heel. <strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-sport-color\">It measures between 12 and 15 cm <\/mark><\/strong>and is about 5 mm thick, and is active during walking, running, jumping, etc. The elasticity of this tendon tends to diminish sharply with age, making it vulnerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We speak of <strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-sport-color\">Achilles heel tendinopathy or tendonitis<\/mark><\/strong> when the tendon undergoes painful and incapacitating inflammation. The lesion may be located at different heights on the tendon, resulting in micro-ruptures in the tendon fibers. Tissue swelling and a sensation of heat are observed in the injured area. Tendonitis is common among runners, but is not restricted to sportsmen and women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-style-default\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/STIMCARE-SPORT-MEMBRE-INFERIEUR-TENDON-TENDINITE.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/STIMCARE-SPORT-MEMBRE-INFERIEUR-TENDON-TENDINITE.jpg 600w, https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/STIMCARE-SPORT-MEMBRE-INFERIEUR-TENDON-TENDINITE-300x250.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the main causes of Achilles heel tendinopathy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Achilles tendonitis is a so-called \"overuse\" injury caused by excessive strain on the Achilles tendon. The origin of tendinopathy may or may not be directly related to sporting activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-sport-color\">Main non-sporting causes :<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-sport-color\">Hydration and nutrition<\/mark><\/strong> are a major factor of imbalance when they are not sufficiently taken into account<\/li><li><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-sport-color\">Poor plantar statics<\/mark><\/strong>flat or hollow foot <\/li><li><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-sport-color\">A difference in length <\/mark><\/strong>of the lower limbs<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-sport-color\">For athletes, the causes can be as follows: <\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-sport-color\">Lack of warm-up<\/mark><\/strong> or stretching<\/li><li><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-sport-color\">A change to the program<\/mark><\/strong> training<\/li><li><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-sport-color\">A modification to the terrain<\/mark><\/strong> training<\/li><li><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-sport-color\">A change in rhythm<\/mark><\/strong> training<\/li><li><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-sport-color\">Wearing new shoes<\/mark><\/strong>not adapted to ensure good amortization<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/STIMCARE-SPORT-MEMBRE-INFERIEUR-TENDON.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/STIMCARE-SPORT-MEMBRE-INFERIEUR-TENDON.jpg 600w, https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/STIMCARE-SPORT-MEMBRE-INFERIEUR-TENDON-300x250.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to recognize the symptoms of Achilles tendinopathy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-sport-color\">Tendon insertion pain<\/mark><\/strong>on the heel bone or a few centimetres higher, is obviously the most important symptom. It can occur progressively during exercise or after a training session. The limp is noticeable and movement is complicated. Swelling can also occur. Movements requiring contraction of the calf or passage en pointe become difficult to perform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Achilles tendinopathy is a pathological condition <strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-sport-color\">which requires a clinical examination<\/mark><\/strong> supplemented by imaging to identify risks of rupture and prescribe the best course of treatment for the patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"30076\" class=\"elementor elementor-30076\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-38b2361f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"38b2361f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[],&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-50902273\" data-id=\"50902273\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cf94aec elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6cf94aec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Relieve muscle, ligament and joint disorders with STIMCARE<\/p>\n<\/h5><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a68b740 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5a68b740\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/coupon\/blog10-sport_membresinf\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">-10% ON YOUR FIRST ORDER: BLOG10<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b4bd1e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b4bd1e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">Simply apply the patch by following our tutorial videos, available in French only.<strong>\u00a0<a style=\"color: white;\" href=\"https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/tutoriels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210617192817\/https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bNDL4DlswBM&amp;list=PLsSYXgWpMSNQaThhd22-FOruvfBnsb94l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bNDL4DlswBM&amp;list=PLsSYXgWpMSNQaThhd22-FOruvfBnsb94l\">\u00a0<\/a>to guide you every step of the way.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">If you have any questions about how to apply the patch, send your request to sante@stimcareonline.com. A therapist trained and certified to apply STIMCARE patches will take the time to answer your questions.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-36099a09\" data-id=\"36099a09\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5df85826 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5df85826\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"705\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/STIMCARE-PICTO-PATCH-BLANC-705x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30041\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/STIMCARE-PICTO-PATCH-BLANC-705x1024.png 705w, https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/STIMCARE-PICTO-PATCH-BLANC-600x872.png 600w, https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/STIMCARE-PICTO-PATCH-BLANC-206x300.png 206w, https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/STIMCARE-PICTO-PATCH-BLANC-768x1116.png 768w, https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/STIMCARE-PICTO-PATCH-BLANC.png 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can Achilles heel tendinopathy be relieved naturally?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several natural and effective solutions for relieving Achilles tendonitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-sport-color\"><strong>The cold <\/strong>:<\/mark> applied to the injured area, cold cools the tendon and soothes the pain.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-sport-color\"><strong>Muscular strengthening<\/strong> :<\/mark> when the evolution of the injury allows it, eccentric muscle-strengthening exercises will strengthen the tendon and stretch the calf muscle.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-sport-color\"><strong>STIMCARE Patches<\/strong> :<\/mark> The eNOsyntex technology used in these patches is made up of rare natural mineral oxides. Their action mirrors the infrared rays emitted by the body during inflammation. By concentrating these infrared rays, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/membres-inferieurs\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/membres-inferieurs\/\" target=\"_blank\">patches<\/a> help rebuild damaged tissue and improve blood microcirculation. Toxins are drained and pain is relieved for good. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the video tutorial \"\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/sport-membres-inf\/soulager-la-gene-du-tendon-dachille%ef%bf%bc\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/sport-membres-inf\/soulager-la-gene-du-tendon-dachille%ef%bf%bc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Achilles tendon relief<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\"To help you apply the patches and optimize recovery, 3 patches are glued to key points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Relieving achilles tendon discomfort\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ohrkl9LQUfU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Tendinopathy is a disabling condition that can lead to rupture if not properly managed. STIMCARE Patches help you to naturally relieve pain and promote the reconstruction of damaged tissue, a simple and effective alternative for quickly regaining the pleasure of pain-free running.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-442bd71 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"442bd71\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4290f48\" data-id=\"4290f48\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8525d38 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"8525d38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">I order my patches<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\nThe Achilles tendon is one of the strongest tendons in the human body. Located behind the ankle, it connects the foot to the calf and is involved in propulsion and flexion movements.<\/p>\n<p>Although the tendon is indeed the largest in our anatomy, it is nonetheless exposed to the risk of injury. A much feared injury among athletes, tendinopathy can have serious consequences if not properly managed. Moreover, Achilles heel tendonitis can cause severe pain and disablement.<\/p>\n<p>Find out how to relieve Achilles tendinopathy simply and naturally.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":29053,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16861","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sport"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16861","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16861"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16861\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":38175,"href":"https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16861\/revisions\/38175"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29053"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16861"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16861"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16861"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}