Achilles tendinitis

Achilles tendinitis is inflammation of the Achilles tendon, the band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone.
can be either Acute, meaning occurring over a period of a few days, following an increase in training, or Chronic which occurs over a longer period of time.
Often a running injury or other sport-related injury resulting from overuse, intense exercise, jumping,or other activities that strain the tendon and calf muscles.

The Achilles tendon does not have good blood supply or cell activity, so this injury can be slow to heal. The tendon receives nutrients from the tendon sheath or paratendon.

Symptoms: pain in the heel when walking or running. The tendon is usually painful to touch and the skin over the tendon may be swollen and warm.

Treatment: Treatment is possible with ice, cold compression therapy, wearing heel pads to reduce the strain on the tendon, and an exercise routine designed to strengthen the tendon.
Rest
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin and ibuprofen
Physical therapy.

How to Prevent it: Maintaining strength and flexibility in the muscles of the calf will help reduce the risk of tendinitis. Overusing a weak or tight Achilles tendon makes you more likely to develop tendinitis.Always warm up