Achilles Tendinitis

The recurrence rate of Achilles tendonitis largely depends on how you return to exercise after treatment and whether you practice strengthening exercises. Eccentric calf strengthening exercises are the method most widely verified in clinical studies for their recurrence prevention effects, as they promote the collagen rearrangement of tendon tissue. Gradually increasing exercise intensity, avoiding spiked shoes or barefoot exercises, and ensuring sufficient recovery time are also important.

Perspective of a Korean Medicine Clinic

In Korean medicine, the reason for frequent recurrence is viewed as a state where only localized pain has disappeared without the fundamental condition of "Shen Xu, Men Mai Xu" (deficient kidneys and excessive yang) being resolved. If the circulation of Qi and blood in the muscles and tendons is insufficient, and the vital energy of the kidneys and liver is lacking, repeated damage can occur even from minor stimuli. At Dongjedang, even after symptoms subside, we induce natural strengthening within tendon tissues through thread embedding therapy and enhance overall recovery with herbal medicine tailored to your constitution, aiming for a state free from recurrence. We also provide guidance on self-stretching and eccentric exercise programs upon your return to the clinic.