How do you get rid of achilles' tendon pain? i play football and it hurts after every game and end up having to sit out some weeks.

See a Doctor: You could have a partial tear or just a tendonitis but it should be checked.

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. If these things do not work, see a podiatrist.