Calcaneal Tendon Hurts - MySport

The superficial muscles in the posterior compartment of the lower leg (e.g., the gastrocnemius, plantaris, and soleus muscles) join at their inferior aspects to form the calcaneal tendon, or Achilles tendon, which attaches to the calcaneal tuberosity. On the lateral side is commonly a tubercle called the calcaneal tubercle (or trochlear process). This is a raised projection located between the tendons of the peroneus longus and brevis.

standardmedia.co.ke: When every step hurts: The hidden foot pain many keep ignoring Do you feel a stabbing pain in your heel the moment you step on the floor each morning?You could be among millions of people in the world that are suffering from calcaneal spur unknowingly. One day in ... You can break your heel bone (calcaneal fracture) by doing repetitive movements that put pressure on your heel or by getting injured in a fall or vehicle accident.