Why do my Achilles tendons feel completely stiff and painful first thing in the morning?
1. Introduction Profound stiffness and sharp pain in the Achilles tendons during the first few steps out of bed is the hallmark clinical presentation of Achilles tendinopathy. During the night, while the body remains completely immobile, the local physiological environment of the tendon undergoes significant alterations. Inflammatory exudate accumulates within the fascial sheath, the lubricating … Read more
