Friday, February 8, 2019

Awesome tips for anyone dealing with chronic Achilles tendonitis! --- Thanks @bodybalancenyc ! Posted @withrepost • @bodybalancenyc Achilles Tendonitis Self Massage Achilles tendinitis can seem to last forever. And just when you think it’s gone and try to get back to your activities, it pops up again! This is usually because rest alone isn’t going to help what’s going on with the tendon. Underlying issues need to be addressed and we can start with the soft tissue. 1. Friction massage to the tendon - if it is bearable, you can do some friction massage to the Achilles’ tendon with your thumb and forefinger. 2. Calf massage - foam rolling and lacrosse ball self massage can be done to the calf muscles to take some of the tension off the Achilles tendon. 3. Foot massage - rolling the foot on a foot roller or ball will help take some of the tension off the bottom of the foot. You can also use your hands (or ask your partner!) to massage the top and bottom of the foot, especially under the big toe into the arch. **avoid excessively stretching the calf as this can aggravate the tendon while it is still sore. Stick to self massage and mobilization at first. • •• ••• •• • #bodybalancenyc #massagetherapy #massagetherapist #sportsmassage #sportsmassagetherapy #massage #achillestendon #achillestendonitis #achilles #heelpain #footpain #calfpain #achillespain #achillespainrelief #medicalmassage #medicalmassagetherapy #medicalmassagetherapist #massagenyc #nycmassage #nycmassagetherapist #nychealing #activenyc #anklemobility


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