Your shoe gear may have a huge impact on your foot health - It may even be the reason that your Achilles tendon is painful. The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body, and if there is an unnatural bend in the middle of the shoe, this may lead to excessive pressure to it. When the tendon is stretched excessively, this may trigger inflammation to the insertion of the Achilles tendon into the heel bone. Symptoms may include: fatigue in the lower leg muscles, or pain and swelling to the back of the heel during or after physical activity. If initial remedies such as rest, ice, and NSAIDs are not effective, it is best to have your condition assessed to prevent worsening or possible tear/rupture to the tendon.

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