✅ Medically reviewed by Dr. Thomas Biernacki, DPM — Board-Certified Podiatrist · Last updated April 6, 2026

Insertional Achilles Tendonitis HOME Treatment [Stretches & Exercises]

We go over the best insertional Achilles stretches, Achilles tendon pain massage and Achilles tendon exercises to get rid of your Achilles tendon pain & Achilles tendonitis!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1sMEi7LNuA 👉– Shoes –👈 Our Recommended Achilles Tendonitis Shoes: https://www.michiganfootdoctors.com/p… Our Recommended Products: https://www.michiganfootdoctors.com/r… 👉– LINKS –👈 (With some links, we use affiliate links and may earn a commission. Check with your doctor prior to using any product!) Best Achilles Tendonitis Orthotics: Best Overall Orthotic: https://geni.us/PowerStepOrthotics (Amazon) Best Heavy Duty Orthotic: https://geni.us/HeavyDutyOrthotics (Amazon) Best Women’s Orthotic: https://geni.us/BestWomensOrthotic (Amazon) Best Affordable 3/4 Orthotic: https://geni.us/ShortLengthOrthotics (Amazon) Best sub $25 Soft Orthotic: https://geni.us/BudgetSoftOrthotic (Amazon) Best sub $25 Budget Orthotic: https://geni.us/BudgetOrthotic (Amazon) Best Achilles Tendonitis Braces: Best Overall Ankle Stability Brace:https://geni.us/GreatBrace (Amazon) Best Overall Compression Ankle Brace: https://geni.us/GreatCompressionBrace (Amazon) Best Budget Ankle Stability Brace: https://geni.us/AnkleStability (Amazon) Best Budget Compression Ankle Brace: https://geni.us/AnkleCompression (Amazon) Best Overall Orthotic: https://geni.us/PowerStepOrthotics (Amazon) Best Heavy Duty Orthotic: https://geni.us/HeavyDutyOrthotics (Amazon) Best Achilles Tendonitis Stretching: Best Budget Stretching Device: https://geni.us/BudgetFasciitisStretch (Amazon) Good Ankle & Calf Stretching Device: https://geni.us/AnkleStretchingBoard (Amazon) Best Hamstring & Knee Stretch Device:https://geni.us/BestHamstringStretch(…) Good Soft Stretch Splint:https://geni.us/SoftStretchSplint (Amazon) Good Hard Stretch Splint https://geni.us/HardNightSplint (Amazon) Best Muscle Foam Roller: https://geni.us/BestFoamRoller (Amazon)

Heel and Achilles Tendon Treatment in Michigan: Conservative and Surgical Options

Michigan patients with heel pain and Achilles tendon disorders have access to the full spectrum of treatment options at Balance Foot & Ankle — from conservative management to advanced interventional and surgical care. Plantar fasciitis, the most common cause of heel pain, responds to custom orthotic therapy, targeted Achilles and plantar fascia stretching, cortisone injection for acute inflammatory flares, and EPAT (extracorporeal pulse activation therapy) for cases that do not resolve with initial conservative care. Insertional and non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy each have specific treatment approaches: insertional tendinopathy with Haglund’s deformity requires heel lift orthotics, footwear modification, EPAT, and occasionally surgical Haglund’s exostectomy with tendon debridement; non-insertional (mid-substance) tendinopathy responds best to eccentric loading protocols, EPAT, and very rarely surgical tendon debridement. Retrocalcaneal bursitis, which coexists with insertional tendinopathy in many patients, is diagnosed on ultrasound and treated with ultrasound-guided injection. Michigan patients with heel pain or Achilles tendon symptoms can call Balance Foot & Ankle at (810) 206-1402 to schedule at our Howell or Bloomfield Hills office.

Comprehensive Foot Care in Michigan: Balance Foot & Ankle Serving Howell and Bloomfield Hills

Michigan patients with any foot or ankle concern can access expert podiatric care at Balance Foot & Ankle, with fellowship-trained podiatric surgeons providing the full range of conservative and surgical treatment at our Howell (4330 E Grand River) and Bloomfield Hills (43494 Woodward Ave #208) locations. We offer same-week new patient appointments, in-office digital X-ray, and acceptance of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Medicare, and most Medicare Advantage plans. Whether the concern is acute (a new injury, infection, or rapidly worsening condition) or chronic (a long-standing pain pattern that has not resolved with self-care), our team provides the diagnostic clarity and treatment expertise to address foot and ankle problems effectively. Michigan patients can call Balance Foot & Ankle at (810) 206-1402 to schedule their appointment.

When Home Treatment Isn’t Enough: Michigan Podiatric Evaluation at Balance Foot & Ankle

Michigan patients who have been managing foot and toe problems at home — through exercises, stretching, padding, taping, and OTC products — and are not getting lasting relief deserve a clinical evaluation that identifies what is actually driving their symptoms. At Balance Foot & Ankle, foot pain evaluation combines a detailed history of what has been tried and what has partially worked with a thorough physical examination, weight-bearing X-rays, and ultrasound imaging when soft tissue characterization is needed. Many Michigan patients discover that a precisely targeted conservative intervention — a custom orthotic with specific modifications, an ultrasound-guided injection, or a custom-fitted brace — resolves a problem that generic self-treatment could not. Others who have a structural problem that requires surgical correction receive an honest recommendation with realistic expectations for recovery and long-term outcomes. Michigan patients with persistent foot and toe problems can call Balance Foot & Ankle at (810) 206-1402 to schedule a diagnostic evaluation at our Howell or Bloomfield Hills office.

---

Related Treatment Guides

• Achilles Tendinopathy Treatment
• Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
• EPAT Shockwave Therapy

Michigan patients with Achilles tendon symptoms can call Balance Foot & Ankle at (810) 206-1402 for expert evaluation at our Howell or Bloomfield Hills office. Same-week appointments available.

Medical References & Sources

• American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society — Achilles Tendinopathy
• PubMed Research — Achilles Tendinopathy Treatment

Clinical References

1. Maffulli N, et al. “Insertional Achilles tendinopathy.” Foot and Ankle Clinics. 2005;10(1):107-119.
2. Kearney RS, et al. “Insertional Achilles tendinopathy management: a systematic review.” Foot and Ankle International. 2010;31(8):689-694.
3. Den Hartog BD. “Insertional Achilles tendinosis: pathogenesis and treatment.” Foot and Ankle Clinics. 2009;14(4):639-650.