What about growing pains? We don’t recommend ignoring what might appear to be growing pains in children. These often occur as leg aches at night and can occur monthly or as frequently as a couple of times per week. In severe cases children will cry at night and rub their legs. They can occur more frequently after an active day and can be a sign that there is extra strain on that area of the
Achilles Tendonitis & Achilles Tendinopathy One of the challenges we face when someone presents to us with Achilles heel pain problems is they received treatment for Achilles Tendonitis when they have Tendonoses or Achilles Tendinopathy. First, the correct diagnoses needs to be made. Second, the cause needs to be found. Third, the correct treatment needs to be prescribed. Achilles Tendon Inflammation vs. Degeneration The term Achilles tendonitis should be used to refer to inflammation of the Achilles tendon.