Paul Cramer -MovementSpark

🦶 Do you have pain at the back of your heel?

If you notice stiffness or aching behind your heel — especially first thing in the morning or after sitting — you might have Achilles tendinopathy.

Common signs:
• Stiffness at the heel when you take your first steps in the morning
• Aching during or after walking, running, or climbing stairs
• A tender spot when you squeeze the tendon (about 2–6 cm above the heel)
• Mild swelling or a thickened feel to the tendon

Here's what most people don't know: this isn't just an injury for runners. It affects walkers, people who spend long hours on their feet, and even those who recently returned to exercise after a break.

The good news? With the right approach, Achilles tendinopathy responds really well to treatment — and you don't need to stop moving entirely.

If this sounds like you, reach out. I help people locally and via video call — and there are things you can start doing TODAY to feel better.

For a program you can follow -look at https://painfreetendon.com

👇 Drop a comment or send me a DM — I'd love to help.

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Mpho Matseka has classical Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (cEDS) and is an advocate behind Ehlersdanlosboy, as well as a Board member of the Collagen Advocacy Network.⁠
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He created this work to highlight something many men already know:⁠
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Men with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) are underrepresented in diagnosis, support spaces, and conversations about these conditions.⁠
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As part of When Medicine Misses Us, we’re collaborating with Mpho to listen, learn, and shape better support together.

We’re starting with this:⁠
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What topics about men with types of EDS or HSD do you feel are NOT talked about enough?⁠
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What would you want to see more of in resources, support, or social media?⁠
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Share in the comments or DM if you prefer. Your voice helps shape what comes next.⁠
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