Achilles Tendonitis

Has anyone ever had this??? Apparently the muscles etc in my calves are very tight, and causing the pain on the back of my heel, mostly just on the left heel, but also some on the right. The back of my left heel is quite painful to the touch, and the naturopath said today that the ankle is swollen and very inflamed. Had some acupuncture on my legs and ankles today, and have been doing the stretches on the stairs.
Just wondering if anyone else has had this, and what was successful for their recovery??

Thanks.

Glenda