The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. It lets you rise up on your toes and push off when you walk or run. Achilles tendon problems are most often caused by overuse or repeated movements. These movements can happen during sports, work, or other activities.
The Achilles tendon does not have good blood supply or cell activity, so this injury can be slow to heal. The tendon receives nutrients from the tendon sheath or paratendon. When an injury occurs to the tendon, cells from surrounding structures migrate into the tendon to assist in repair. Some of these cells come from blood vessels that enter the tendon to provide direct blood flow to increase healing.
The pharmacists at Bayview Pharmacy have the ability to compound several transdermal/topical medications that may help to alleviate achilles tendonitis pain. These gels/creams/ointments would be easy to use, may cause fewer systemic side effects than their oral counterparts, and custom made to meet your individual needs. They might contain a combination of the following medications:
Glyceryl Trinitrate
Piroxicam