PRIMUS PHYSIO
Expert evidence-based treatment for Achilles tendon pain — helping runners, footballers and active adults recover without unnecessary rest.
Achilles tendinopathy is an overload injury of the Achilles tendon — the large tendon connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone. It causes pain and stiffness at the back of the heel, typically worst first thing in the morning or at the start of exercise. Despite being common, it is frequently mismanaged. Rest alone rarely fixes it — progressive loading is the cornerstone of effective treatment.
Your first session is £60 (60 minutes) — assessment, diagnosis and hands-on treatment combined. Follow-up sessions are £40 (30 minutes). Same-week appointments, no GP referral needed.
Achilles tendinopathy is caused by overload — more stress than the tendon can currently absorb. Common triggers include:
Increasing mileage, intensity or frequency too quickly is the most common cause. The tendon hasn't had time to adapt to the increased demand.
Weak or fatigued calf muscles transfer more load directly to the tendon. Strengthening the calf is the single most important part of rehabilitation.
Switching to minimalist shoes, training on harder surfaces or returning after a break can all overload the Achilles suddenly.
Counterintuitively, periods of complete rest followed by a return to activity are a common trigger — the tendon loses capacity during rest and is then overloaded immediately on return.
The evidence for Achilles tendinopathy treatment is clear — progressive tendon loading, not rest, produces the best outcomes.
We assess your tendon, calf strength, training load and movement patterns to identify the specific factors driving your symptoms.
Eccentric and heavy slow resistance calf exercises — the most evidence-supported treatment for Achilles tendinopathy. Programmes are specific to your stage and tolerance.
Advice on modifying training to keep you as active as possible while the tendon adapts. In most cases you can continue running with appropriate modifications.
Hands-on treatment to reduce pain and improve calf and ankle mobility — supporting the loading programme.
Structured progression back to full mileage, speed work and sport with clear criteria at each stage.
"Helped me recover from a running injury and get back to training. Clear plan, excellent service."
— Gary Lovell"My goal was to run the London Marathon with aggravated knee pain. Without visiting Luqman I'm not sure I would have achieved that goal."
— Thomas HulmeSame-week appointments in Newcastle-under-Lyme. No GP referral needed.
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