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When the Achilles tendon becomes overworked or injured, each step can be a painful challenge. Our ankle braces, sleeves, and night splints help minimize tension on the tendon, ease inflammation, and foster a quicker recovery. Explore below for solutions that guide you toward lasting relief.
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Achilles tendonitis affects the thick tendon linking your calf muscles to your heel, enabling you to walk, run, and jump. Overuse, tight muscles, or sudden strain can inflame the tendon, triggering stiffness, pain, and even micro-tears. At Brace Direct, we offer specialized braces, boots, and night splints to relieve tension on the Achilles and speed up recovery.
Achilles tendonitis can develop gradually from repetitive strain or appear acutely with a sharp pull. Contributing factors include:
Symptoms often include heel pain, morning stiffness, swelling along the tendon, and discomfort that intensifies with activity.
Targeted bracing and splinting can reduce tension on the Achilles, helping you move with less pain and risk of re-injury. In particular, these supports:
Combined with calf exercises, rest, and anti-inflammatory techniques, bracing can dramatically reduce discomfort and keep you on your feet.
Explore our picks for managing tendon inflammation and supporting a healthier Achilles:
Designed to reduce strain on the Achilles with inflatable air cells for secure stabilization and comfortable support.
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Offers a customizable angle to gently stretch the Achilles overnight, easing stiffness and morning pain.
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Adds targeted compression around the lower leg or heel, reducing stress on the tendon’s attachment point and alleviating tension.
Shop NowDon’t let Achilles tendonitis slow you down. Our specialized braces, boots, and splints ease pressure on the tendon, ensuring a safer and more comfortable recovery. For help with sizing or product selection, visit our Perfect Fit Promise or explore the entire Achilles tendonitis collection below.
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Achilles tendonitis pain typically appears at the back of the heel or lower calf, worsening with activities like running or climbing stairs. Plantar fasciitis usually produces sharp, first-step heel pain in the morning or after rest. A physical exam and checking tenderness points can help distinguish the two, but a healthcare professional’s evaluation is best for an accurate diagnosis.
Mild Achilles tendonitis typically improves in 4-6 weeks with rest and treatment. Moderate to severe cases can take 3-6 months or longer, especially if untreated or continually aggravated.
Rest, ice therapy, stretching exercises, and wearing supportive braces or night splints are highly effective. In particular, using a night splint like the Brace Direct 90 Degree Night Splint helps speed recovery by gently stretching the tendon overnight.
Brace Direct 90 Degree Night Splint
Gentle massage can help improve circulation and reduce stiffness, but avoid deep or aggressive massage, which could worsen inflammation or irritation.
Sudden increases in physical activity, high-impact sports, inadequate stretching, improper footwear, or repeatedly ignoring mild symptoms can significantly worsen Achilles tendonitis.