Achilles tendonitis

Common Causes of Achilles tendonitis

• Overuse from running or jumping on hard surfaces
• Sudden increase in exercise intensity without warm-up
• Improper footwear causing strain on the heel
• Weak digestion leading to āma (toxic residues) in tissues
• Aging and vāta aggravation drying and stiffening tendons

Symptoms of Achilles tendonitis

• Pain and burning behind the heel or ankle
• Swelling and warmth over the tendon area
• Stiffness, worse in the morning or after rest
• Tenderness when pressing the back of the ankle
• Difficulty in walking, running, or climbing stairs

Ayurveda’s Approach to Healing Achilles tendonitis

• Abhyanga (oil massage) with anti-inflammatory taila like sahacarādi or kṣīrabala
• Svedana (gentle sudation) to relieve stiffness and improve circulation
• Internal herbs like guggulu and shallaki to reduce inflammation
• Correcting agni with deepana-pācana herbs to clear āma
• Diet and lifestyle to pacify vāta-pitta and support tendon repair

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