Morning stiffness
Notice how the back of your ankle feels when you first get moving.
Serving Oxford at our Shelton office
Achilles Tendon Pain Treatment
Near Oxford, CT
Discuss pain at the back of the heel and the activities that bring it on. At your first visit in Shelton, Dr. Dalfino will review your symptoms and discuss which treatment options may fit your findings.
Understand the condition
Pinpoint the pain at the back of the heel
Describe where the discomfort starts and how it changes with hills, push-off or different shoes. Mention any recent change in activity.
Activity-related pain
Describe discomfort with walking, running, hills or stairs and recent changes in activity.
Location matters
Point out whether pain is at the heel attachment or farther up the tendon.
Your evaluation
Locate the discomfort at the back of your heel
Point out whether the pain feels close to the shoe collar or higher up the tendon. Tell us if it changes on hills, with push-off or with a different pair of shoes. Think back to changes in walking, running or time on your feet. Bring the footwear you use most often if it helps you show what has changed.
Explain what you would like to do more comfortably, whether that means work, sleep, exercise or everyday tasks. Your goals help focus the conversation.
Meet Dr. Dalfino →Care planning
Plan around the movement you want back
At your Shelton evaluation, ask what the exam suggests and how the findings guide your options for returning to walking or exercise.
When to seek prompt medical attention
A sudden pop or snap behind the ankle, rapid swelling, or difficulty pushing off or standing on tiptoe needs prompt medical assessment for a possible tendon rupture. Do not try to exercise through a suspected tear.
Questions before your Shelton visit
A little more clarity.
Is Achilles pain the same as plantar fasciitis?
No. They involve different structures. Achilles pain is usually behind the heel or ankle, while plantar fascia pain is commonly underneath the heel.
Should I keep running through the pain?
Discuss activity changes with a clinician. A progressive return depends on your symptoms and findings; a sudden injury needs prompt assessment.
Can I use the same exercises for every Achilles problem?
No. The location and nature of the problem matter. An individually selected program is preferable to assuming one routine fits every tendon complaint.
Related care
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Patient education sources
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Directions
Directions from Oxford to Shelton
Coming from Oxford? Our Shelton office is about a 25-minute drive from central Oxford. Use the directions below to check the drive from your address before you head out.
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