Achilles tendon pain

[csorthofeet]

Hi all,

At age 39 I've just started boxing a couple of months ago.
One month in and I got pain in both feet, especially the right foot in the Achilles' tendon. So into the 2nd month till now (4 weeks after) I'm not training. I'm 1.95 and 111 kg. The jumping rope, burgees and jumping squats have put a lot of stress on my feet it seems.
It's especially my right foot's Achilles' tendon that hurt the most and I suspect it's from the repetitive pivoting when throwing a straight right.

Does this kind of injury happen often in boxing? Do you think it means I shouldn't jump rope at my age/weight? I really want to get back into boxing training just concerned this is going to be a problem.

Thanks

I am on my feet all day and by evening they are hurting also I am suffering from Achilles Tendon Pain. I am still breaking them in but foot pain is decreasing. My feet feel snug and supported. The arch support is very noticeable and feels good. Will be trying sandals also. orthofeet sneakers felt great as soon as i put them on. I am walking several miles a day and even started running some.

[Eastbound]

All these tendons, joints muscles and connective tissue needs to be conditioned over a period of time to take the stress of exercise. If you're coming off a long period of inactivity, you can expect these types of problems. I recommend working around your aches and pains the best you can. Switch your exercise to something lower impact...like rowing or stationary bike till the pain subsides then work back into jumping rope and power shots on the heavy bag. How about working the speed bag some or double end bag, while avoiding the pivot that is giving you problems? This way you can still work on hand speed and timing. Important thing is not to quit and keep your body moving. Jumping rope is good for building bone density and tendons around the joints in the ankle. When you can get back to this, try to jump on some type of hard rubber mat or gym floor that has some give to it. It will help recovery. Jumping on concrete will be more stress. footwear can make a difference as well. The less you weigh, the less stress you'll put on your joints. A healthy diet of vegetables and high quality protein will go a long way to reduce inflammation in your joints. I'd avoid excess carbs and sugar, as this can increase inflamation

[WonderMonkey]

Jumping in here .... I'm 50 and just a year ago was able to start more activity. Chances are high that both you and I have shortened or tight posterior chains from inactivity, or sitting for long periods of time. Now you are engaging in activities and asking for more than it's used to. Your Achilles could be the issue, or it could be tight calves, hamstrings, lower back or lack of hip mobility. And, it could be that you are just trying to do too much, too soon.

If you can find a GOOD sports physical therapist, they can help you lay out a plan to properly prepare this area for activity. This means before the activity, during (sometimes) and then after. In addition to that you will probably have to work on it during commercial breaks from watching a tv program, or other downtime.

[OctoberRed]

If you can find a GOOD sports physical therapist, they can help you lay out a plan to properly prepare this area for activity. This means before the activity, during (sometimes) and then after. In addition to that you will probably have to work on it during commercial breaks from watching a tv program, or other downtime.

They have a lot of frauds at the local gyms.