01/12/2026
Achilles Tendonitis: Why a Whole-Body Approach Matters 🦶💪
Achilles pain isn’t always just about the tendon. Foot dysfunction, reduced flexibility, and overuse can all contribute – often compounded by issues higher up the kinetic chain.
Case Spotlight:
A 50-year-old male with chronic Achilles tendonitis was referred for Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) alongside physical therapy. By coordinating care, treatment addressed not only calf and soleus trigger points, but also intrinsic foot muscles, tendon irritation, and faulty knee/hip alignment.
🔍 Key Findings:
• Trigger points and muscle density in the calf increased tendon stress
• Hip weakness altered knee alignment and gait
• This compensation caused ongoing strain at the Achilles tendon
âś… Results:
After targeted NMT and physical therapy, calf tenderness and swelling decreased within four sessions. With continued co-treatment focusing on strength, alignment, and movement patterns, pain fully resolved within 12 weeks.
Takeaway:
Combining Physical Therapy and Neuromuscular Therapy leads to faster, more complete recovery by treating the root cause—not just the symptoms.
