Achilles tendon pain on left foot

[BingBong54]

Hello,

I just started the Barbell Beginner Template after about a 2-month period of inactivity. I have been having no pain other than the Achilles tendon of my left foot which is tender to the touch. I have flat, pronating feet, and I have been doing exercises for my piriformis. gluteus minimus, and TFL to address muscle imbalances discovered by a therapist. I also might have set up for deadlifts too far from the bar which could have aggravated my tendon. I think the squatting and deadlifting might be allowing my arch to collapse and aggravate my Achilles tendon. I do not know what I should do, but I want to continue. I might probably decrease my already light loads to focus on my left foot.

From,

Charles

[Michael Ray]

Hello,

I just started the Barbell Beginner Template after about a 2-month period of inactivity. I have been having no pain other than the Achilles tendon of my left foot which is tender to the touch. I have flat, pronating feet, and I have been doing exercises for my piriformis. gluteus minimus, and TFL to address muscle imbalances discovered by a therapist. I also might have set up for deadlifts too far from the bar which could have aggravated my tendon. I think the squatting and deadlifting might be allowing my arch to collapse and aggravate my Achilles tendon. I do not know what I should do, but I want to continue. I might probably decrease my already light loads to focus on my left foot.

From,

Charles

Hey BingBong54 - are you doing other activities in addition to resistance training listed on the beginner's prescription? Perhaps GPP inclusive of cardiorespiratory training? I wouldn't worry about the supposed muscle imbalances nor would I recommend trying to fix those findings from the therapist. Overall we recommend managing loading of the affected area to tolerance. This would also likely be a case for doing some single leg calf raises to address symptoms and loading tolerance of your Achilles tendon. See our guide to the topic HERE. If you need further individual guidance, we'd be happy to consult with you. You can complete our intake paperwork HERE.