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1980 Views 2 Replies Latest reply: Aug 22, 2008 1:44 AM by davhalluk RSS
scotg Rookie
scotg
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Jul 12, 2008 4:10 PM

Achilles tendon pain

 

I recently have developed pain in my right Achilles tendon where the tendon attaches to the bone. The morning after a run the tendon is so tight I need to walk on it for 5-10 minutes to loosen it up and forget running for at least 1 hour. This also flares up for the first 1-2 miles of any run and has really decreased my pace and mileage per week (8:40/mile to 9:15 and 35mi/wk to 15/wk). I have tried rest x 1 week and Ibuprofen which really has not helped all that much. Is there anyone who has experienced this pain and what remedies have helped for you?  All feedback I really appreciate!

 

 

Thank you

 

 

Scot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tags: ankle
  • lenzlaw Community Moderator
    lenzlaw
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    1. Jul 13, 2008 7:26 AM (in response to scotg)
    Re: Achilles tendon pain

     

    Do you do any stretching?  That would certainly help.  The "wall pushup" is a typical stretch for the calf and achilles.  Stretch very carefully since it is already sore.

     

     

     

     

     

    Len

     

     




    Len

  • davhalluk Rookie
    davhalluk
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    2. Aug 22, 2008 1:44 AM (in response to scotg)
    Re: Achilles tendon pain

     

     

     

     

    Hi Scot,

     

     

    I have the same problem I play a lot of 5 a side football and wake up with sore achillies the morning after, again 5-10 minutes for the pain to go away and no chance for an early morning jog.

     

     

    When I mentioned this to a nurse she said that achillies injuries are very specialist and that I should see a sports physio to get to the route of it.

     

     

    I use the wall strech before and after every game and I still get the problem.

     

     

    Let me know if you find anything out, as will I.

     

     

    David

     

     

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