Is my Achilles tendon about to snap?

[LimaDelta]

Not really any pain, unless I flex my foot upwards, which causes an odd feeling at the back and under my heel, like a sharp blast of heat. It has been steadily getting worse over the last few weeks. Anyone had this? Is it about to twang?

I wont waste mine or the GP's time for what almost certainly will be the standard 'rest and take painkillers' fob-off.

[danb79]

No; you'd know if it was about to go as you'd have a purple and black foot... When my pal blew his walking the Dinnie Stones, he didn't know he'd done it until later that evening when he couldn't lift his foot, at all!

Time to see a proper sports physio and get them to look it over/advise on how to get it sorted

[LimaDelta]

I got some good info from Claude (Anthropic AI) - it seemed to think it must be an early sign as I can still squat to proper depth without any pain or discomfort, and its only during dorsiflexion where I get this odd feeling on my heel.

I think I will have to just go straight to a physio.

[popeyewhite]

Plantar fasciitis?

[LimaDelta]

popeyewhite said:

Plantar fasciitis?

My wife was a dancer and had issues with this - but I thought it was more the arch of the foot? Don't know though.

[Pickled Piper]

LimaDelta said:

I got some good info from Claude (Anthropic AI) - it seemed to think it must be an early sign as I can still squat to proper depth without any pain or discomfort, and its only during dorsiflexion where I get this odd feeling on my heel.

I think I will have to just go straight to a physio.

Do this. Physio or Chiropractor. They will be able to assess and treat. Pointless going to a GP unless you need a referral for Private health insurance to kick in. Could be Insertional Tendonitis. The area where the tendon attaches to the heel is affected rather than the midsection of the tendon.

[Muzzer79]

I’ve had Achilles issues before and went to a Doc

He said that Achilles typically snap quite suddenly, usually from activity that involves sudden movements (such as football)

If you have progressive pain, that’s likely tendinitis.

See a physio for strength training exercises - I did and (touch wood) it’s been fine ever since.

[AC43]

Pickled Piper said:

LimaDelta said:

I got some good info from Claude (Anthropic AI) - it seemed to think it must be an early sign as I can still squat to proper depth without any pain or discomfort, and its only during dorsiflexion where I get this odd feeling on my heel.

I think I will have to just go straight to a physio.

Could be Insertional Tendonitis. The area where the tendon attaches to the heel is affected rather than the midsection of the tendon.

I had that; oddly enough inflicted by a personal trainer who was trying to stretch my leg after a workout......

I went to see a physio who referred me to a sports injury specialist. Who put me on a programme to sort it out.

amongst other things he got me stretching as that helps - once the injury has healed of course!!!

[bangerhoarder]

Pickled Piper said:

Do this. Physio or Chiropractor. They will be able to assess and treat. Pointless going to a GP unless you need a referral for Private health insurance to kick in. Could be Insertional Tendonitis. The area where the tendon attaches to the heel is affected rather than the midsection of the tendon.

Eeep, be sceptical of chiropractors. Not a medical qualification.

Could be lots of things - see a sports physio and get it looked at. You will also given rehab that you can do. I’ve had to do lots of work on plantar issues as well as achilles issues caused by ankle sprains and breaks.

[popeyewhite]

LimaDelta said:

popeyewhite said:

Plantar fasciitis?

My wife was a dancer and had issues with this - but I thought it was more the arch of the foot? Don't know though.

Heel as well

[vaderface]

Speaking from my own personal experience, I have snapped mine (the same one) twice, yes twice in the last 6 months.
First one was left to heal, second one required operation.
Absolutely zero pre warning, pain, swelling or movement issues.
Reasonably fit, just turned 50 and i have a physical job.
It just goes, you will feel it snap, feels like someone has kicked you in the calf. And you will hear it pop.
Like i said my own experience.
edit, oh and the second time was ruptured whilst doing physio. So make sure you find one that knows what they are doing.
Good luck.

Edited by vaderface on Monday 30th December 15:25

[Tagteam]

I snapped mine two years ago and required surgery as was a big gap. All I can say is if you are worried see a physio. From playing village cricket one day, to being stuck in a boot for 3 months and 9 months of rehab. It's a dreadful injury.

Also before mine went, my achilles got sore, and was pain in the heel too.