Achilles Tendinitis · Blood Stasis Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 6 min

Body Area: Ankle

Pattern Overview

Blood Stasis is a common pattern in chronic Achilles tendinitis, characterized by sharp, fixed pain that worsens at night, often with a history of overuse or repeated microtrauma. The core pathogenesis is stagnation of blood in the tendon collateral vessels, blocking the free flow of Qi and Blood, leading to pain and fibrosis.

Achilles Tendinitis · Damp-Heat Bi Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 6 min

Body Area: Ankle

Pattern Overview

Damp-Heat Bi is an acute inflammatory pattern in Achilles tendinitis, characterized by burning pain, swelling, redness, and warmth. The core pathogenesis is accumulation of Damp-Heat in the tendon, causing local inflammation and fluid exudation.

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Achilles Tendinitis · Liver-Kidney Deficiency Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 6 min

Body Area: Ankle

Pattern Overview

Liver-Kidney Deficiency is a chronic degenerative pattern in Achilles tendinitis, characterized by dull aching pain, weakness in the tendon, and aggravation with overwork. The core pathogenesis is insufficient nourishment of the tendon by Liver Blood and Kidney Essence, leading to gradual degeneration and reduced healing capacity.

Achilles Tendinitis · Wind-Cold-Damp Bi Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 6 min

Body Area: Ankle

Pattern Overview

Wind-Cold-Damp Bi is a common pattern in Achilles tendinitis, characterized by cold pain, stiffness, and aggravation in cold weather. The core pathogenesis is invasion of Wind-Cold-Damp pathogens into the tendon meridians, causing obstruction of Qi and Blood flow, leading to pain and stiffness.

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Achilles Tendinitis: TCM Acupuncture Points & Herbal Relief Guide

Updated: June 22, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Ankle

Overview

The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body—but it’s also one of the most frequently injured. Achilles tendinitis is characterized by pain, swelling, and stiffness in the heel area, typically from overuse.

The good news: Most Achilles tendinitis responds well to conservative care and TCM therapies.