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How to Fix Achilles Tendonitis
I had a long walk 15 km in one day. Next day I waled 3kms as since I am not able to walk without experiencing pain in heel muscles. There is no inflammation. Walking short distance (20-50mtrs) is fine but 10minutes walk brings the pain back. I have taken 5days rest but it is not helping.
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Sudden activity inflames your muscles and tendons. Some tendons and muscles.take longer to come back to normalcy.
Achilles tendon is notorious for taking a very long time to settle down.
Regularly stretch the tendon and also the calf muscles. Use cold compress 2-3 times a day. Take anti-inflammatories like Ibuprofen or Diclofenac, as long as you do not have any gastritis/asthma/allergies to those medications.
Avoid sudden increase in activity but make sure you continue to do regular and gentle activity. Avoid any sports.
You have to give it 6-8 weeks with this regime, for it to get better.
Hope this helps.
Dr Vinu Raj
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
MBBS MRCS FRCS(Trauma&Orth)
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