Recent trials show heel lifts can provide immediate pain relief for Achilles tendonitis and may outperform eccentric exercises. Here’s the evidence.

Written by Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD — Board-Certified Sports Medicine Physician Published: March 2, 2026 | Last Updated: March 2, 2026 Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections have become one of the most widely discussed treatments in regenerative medicine, and many patients with Achilles tendon problems wonder whether PRP could help them avoid surgery and get back on their feet. PRP is frequently promoted as a cutting-edge option that can relieve pain and improve function, but doe