One of the More Common Conditions of the Feetπ£ is Tendinitis.
Itβs a term most people have heard of, but donβt really know what it is 
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A tendon is what connects a muscle 
to bone .
to bone 
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For instance, the Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel bone .
muscles to the heel 
bone .Β
And speaking of the Achilles, itβs one of the more common foot tendons to become inflamed .
of the Achilles, itβs one of the more common foot 
tendons to become inflamed 
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Tendinitis refers to when a tendon becomes inflamed.
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This can happen for many reasons such as overuse, an injury , faulty shoes , or a specific faulty alignment or malfunctioning of the foot.
, or a specific faulty alignment or malfunctioning of the foot.Β
By faulty alignment, weβre mostly referring to being Flat Footed.
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Having flat feet can lead to tendinitis of one or more tendons of the foot or ankle.
can lead to tendinitis of one or more tendons of the foot or ankle.Β
Sometimes swelling is evident, but not always. Pain, on the other hand, is always present.
, on the other hand, is always present.Β
The only way to know if you have tendinitis is by having it diagnosed by a specialist β.
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Besides the Achilles tendon, the other tendons of the feet that commonly get inflamed are the Posterior Tibial (on the inside of the ankle) and Peroneal (on the outside of the ankle).
that commonly get inflamed are the Posterior Tibial (on the inside of the ankle) and Peroneal (on the outside of the ankle).Β
The top of the foot is another place where tendinitis can occur.
is another place where tendinitis can occur.Β
One of the risks of long-term inflammation and pain is a tear.
and pain 
is a tear.Β
Weβve seen multiple cases of tears of several tendons in the feet.
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A tear could mean several weeks in a boot or even surgery .
or even surgery 
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Getting rid of the inflammation as early as possible greatly decreases the risk of a tear.
as early as possible greatly decreases the risk of a tear.Β
The best home remedies for tendinitis are applying ice π§ for 30 minutes per hour, refraining from jogging or jumping until the pain stops wearing athletic shoes for stability, and taking an anti-inflammatory if you can.
or jumping 
until the pain stops 
wearing athletic shoes for stability, and taking an anti-inflammatory if you can.Β
Since many cases of tendinitis are from a fault in how the feet function (pronation), custom orthotics is one of the most successful remedies.
function (pronation), custom orthotics is one of the most successful remedies.Β
Orthotics help to keep the feet aligned as they were meant to be, which allows them to function the way they were meant to.
aligned as they were meant to be, which allows them to function the way they were meant to.Β
We have many other means of eliminating the pain and inflammation of tendinitis.
and inflammation of tendinitis.Β
Tendinitis can be chronic and frustrating if not treated properly.
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The longer it lasts, the harder it can be to stop.
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When your feet hurt , you hurt all over. Donβt let a condition like tendinitis do that to you.
hurt 
, you hurt 
all over. Donβt let a condition like tendinitis do that to you.Β
Let us know how we can help put an end to acute or chronic foot pain.
pain.Β
To Healthy Tendons,
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Dr. Rosales
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The information provided in this article is not meant to be medical advice and is for educational purposes only. If you would like to learn more about this and other podiatry topics, feel free to contact Flagstaff Foot Doctors by clicking here or by calling 928-774-4825.