Achilles tendinitis is an inflammation of the tendon which runs down the back of the calf into the heel. Achilles tendinitis is a continuum of injury beginning with mild inflammation progressing ...

Understandably, the 49ers are being cautious with their star running back, especially since he's battling Achilles tendinitis, which the team isn't taking likely.

Here's everything to know about Achilles tendinitis, including 49ers star Christian McCaffrey's injury and recovery timeline.

Researchers have found an alternative, "nonsurgical" method to treat chronic tendinosis (tendinitis) of the Achilles tendon that fails conservative treatment, according to a study performed at the ...