Achilles tendon

Created by Khader Hussain S, Modified on Fri, 11 Apr at 4:15 PM by Dr Sonia Rai

Achilles issues may originate from the hips. Tension in the hip flexors affects the motion occurring at the hip joint, which starts a chain reaction of compensation down the leg that often results in overpronation of the foot, increasing strain on the Achilles tendon.

This is often coupled with tension in the soleus, a deeper calf muscle that tries to stabilize the Achilles tendon to counteract the alignment and movement issue happening at the foot. Together, the overpronation and tension in the soleus causes tension to develop in the Achilles tendon, leading to pain or injury.

If tension in these areas is contributing to your Achilles pain, here's how our products can help.

Mark: releases the iliacus and psoas muscles with precise pressure

Range: releases the soleus muscle with precise pressure; also used on the neck, chest, and upper traps

Orbit: releases the piriformis and other deep hip rotators in the glute region with broad pressure; can also be used to warm up the hip flexors before using the Mark

Band: helps strengthen key muscles around your core, glutes, and hips to create stability and reduce stress down the leg

Book: our Founder's book Tight Hip, Twisted Core - The Key to Unresolved Pain offers deeper insights into muscle tension and how it is impacting your pain, helping you understand how to address the root cause

When used consistently over time, the Aletha Health products support less muscle tension, better alignment, and increased strength & stability. This combination has helped many people improve their Achilles pain, and we hope it will help you too.For best results, use the Aletha Health products together and alongside other stretches and exercises. Please check with your healthcare practitioner for which stretches and exercises are most appropriate for you.

*The information contained herein is for general informational and illustrative purposes and is not intended to be nor should be construed as medical advice or a substitute for your doctor’s care.

*Always seek the advice of your health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition and prior to using any Aletha Health products.