Managing Tendinitis: Forearm, Patellar and Achilles Care

Tendinitis in the forearm or knees requires eccentric exercises and proper nutrition to strengthen connective tissue. Differentiating between tendinitis and arthritis is essential for selecting the correct ice or heat therapy.

My Foot Tendon Hurts When I Squat

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Linda Tarr Kent

You have numerous foot tendons, but the one that most commonly causes pain is the Achilles tendon. Your Achilles tendon attaches your calf muscle to your heel bone. If the back of your heel hurts when you squat, Achilles tendonitis is the likely culprit.