[Mountaineer]

Originally Posted by MadCityRef

It's also called plantar fascia, inflammation of where the tendon attaches to the tarsus bone.
I switched to New Balance shoes and my problems have subsided, but they do linger.
I wear socks to bed to keep the tendons extra warm, and sleep on my side. Sleeping on your back or stomach causes the tendons to be tensed, but they are relaxed when on your side.
Stretch a lot with range of motion exercises. I also take chondroitin and glucosemine tablets every day.
Warm up early before games. Good luck.

Actually, plantar fascitis is an inflamation of the tendon connecting the heel and the toes. The achilles tendon connects the calcaneus (heel) and the gastrox and soleus muscles in the calves. While both cause pain in the heel, they are completely different injuries.