Question 1

What is Achilles tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation of the Achilles tendon causing heel/calf pain.

Question 2

Can Achilles tendinitis be treated with Korean medicine?

Accepted Answer

Yes, especially excellent — pharmacopuncture and Chuna highly effective.

Question 3

How long does Achilles tendinitis treatment take?

Accepted Answer

Acute 4–8 weeks; chronic 2–3 months.

Question 4

My Achilles tendon thickened — is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Possibly tendinosis — chronic thickening from repeated micro-trauma.

Question 5

Achilles pain after running — is this tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

Likely — running is a common cause of Achilles tendinitis.

Question 6

Is there risk of Achilles rupture?

Accepted Answer

Yes, especially in chronic untreated cases or sudden activity.

Question 7

Are there ways to prevent Achilles tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes — gradual training, proper warm-up, calf strengthening, and good shoes.

Achilles Tendinitis