Question 1

why does my achilles tendon hurt and bother me when i dont exercise and dance but it doesnt hurt when i dance and exercise? its come and go pain and just depends on the day and some days it hurts and other not at all. why is that?

Accepted Answer

: You are correct ….listen to your body. With your activity you warm up the tendon. With rest it stiffens from injury. But the injury, presently is small enough to heal before next activity. I recommend a stretching and strengthening program. This is a warning if you do nothing. Achilles’ tendons have very poor circulation. You should stretch and ice after activity.

Question 2

what can cause my achilles tendon to hurt?

Accepted Answer

Overuse: It could be over stretch from too much activity.  Trauma would create pain.

Question 3

how can i know if i tore my achilles' tendon?

Accepted Answer

Sudden: Usually it is sudden. Commonly happens with rapid or sudden movements.Most people feel like they are struck violently in the back of the ankle. Some may feel a pop and have severe pain. But no pain doesn't mean no rupture.

Question 4

when and how often should i ice my achilles tendon?

Accepted Answer

Ice : I tell my patients up to 4 times a day for about 15-20 min. Do not apply  directly on skin. Wrap ice in a small towel to prevent burns.

Question 5

how to stop pain to the right of my achilles tendon?

Accepted Answer

Ice, rest and heel l: Achilles tendons have poor blood supply.  Therefore they tend to heal from injury slowly.  It is important to rest the tendon. Apply ice and use a heel lift to reduce pressure on the tendon.  Also use of a running shoe, with good heel support may be beneficial.  If ipain does not improve, see a sports podiatrist.

Question 6

what can i do if my achilles tendon hurts.what to do?

Accepted Answer

It needs treatment: When the achilles tendon is sore it is strained.  The inflammation must be reduced along with reasonable rest to allow this to heal.  Physical therapy can really speed up healing time.

Question 7

what can i do about this pain in my achilles' tendon?

Accepted Answer

Stretch!: Make sure you do your warm-up and cool down stretches consistently.  Check your shoes and make sure they are not wore out.  Adding an arch support or heel pad may be beneficial.  Temporarily hold back on your exercise intensity or duration. Ice, use of antiinflammatory medication such as ibuprofen can help. If these things do not work, of there is swelling and difficulty walking see a podiatrist.

Question 8

what should i do about random pain in my achilles tendon?

Accepted Answer

You can try icing : And centric excercises. If pain persists consider seeing the doctor. Stay away from quinolone antibiotics like Cipro (ciprofloxacin) and levoquin.

Question 9

what are some ways to alleviate severe achilles tendon pain?

Accepted Answer

RICE: Rest, ice, compression, elevation.

Question 10

i have a knot on my right achilles tendon, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See a podiatrist: It should be examined to make sure that it is not a tear.
But try ice and compression.

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