Achilles tendinopathy is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It is frequently due to overuse injury that causes inflammation of the Achilles tendon, the large tendon that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone.

Several Possible Causes and Contributing Factors include:

• Repetitive stress or strain especially in activities like running, jumping, or walking
• Previous injuries
• Age, weight, foot deformities
• Inappropriate footwear, training technique

Symptoms

• Pain, swelling over the back of the heel
• Pain is often worse when walking up hill or squatting
• Stiffness at the back of heel after lying, sitting or standing for a prolonged period