THE ACHILLES TENDON is essential for walking, running, and jumping, but tension or tightness can make your movement a major drag. "If you're experiencing pain in the Achilles tendon area that's above ...

Basketball is a high-intensity sport that demands quick movements, sudden stops and explosive jumps. These dynamic actions place significant stress on your muscles and tendons — especially your ...

Haglund’s deformity, sometimes known as “pump bump,” is a common condition where a small bony bump forms at the back of the heel near the Achilles tendon. This can make activities like running, ...

LOS ANGELES Rebecca Armato wears heels 60 to 70 hours a week. She suffers from /*Achilles tendonitis*/ after years of her foot being in an upright position caused the tendon above her heel to contract ...

The best part? You can do these in the comfort of your bedroom. Though they power most upright movements, the calf muscles are often overlooked in stretching routines. But tight or stiff calves can ...

DOCTOR, YOUR ACHILLES TENDON IS STRONG, BUT IT’S NOT VERY FLEXIBLE. WHEN THE TENDON STRETCHES TOO MUCH, IT CAN EVEN BECOME INFLAMED OR EVEN TEAR. JOINING US THIS MORNING WITH MORE INFORMATION IS MERCY ...

Calf stretches are a no-brainer for loosening sore, tight lower limbs, and they're something you should all be doing as part of your cool down, no matter what kind of workouts you prefer. When you ...

Gentle stretches are one of the best ways to kickstart recovery from plantar fasciitis. Some helpful stretches include runner's stretch, heel raises, and heel drops. Other things that can help are to ...