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A member asked:
My achilles' tendon hurts when i play softball, but not when i bike. aside from ice, rest, and nsaids, is there anything else to do to speed healing?
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Stretch!: Hopefully you include stretching as a regular part of your activities. Talk to your doctor if other modalities such as physical therapy might help. Good luck!
Answered 10/8/2013
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