achilles tendinitis stretching

Introduction Tendinitis (sometimes called “tendonitis”) is the acute inflammation of a tendon. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury, resulting in swelling, discomfort, and irritation. You may also hear the word “tendinopathy,” which refers to a condition in which the tendon has microscopic degeneration (wear) as a result of chronic injury over time. Tendinitis,…