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Backside of my heel (upper portion) near achilles feels really tight when flexing my toes upward.
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That could be very -: Much a normal thing. You are stretching the achilles tendon and other structures around the back of the heel and ankle by dorsiflexing (or extending) the toes. Keep doing it and gradually you'll feel its getting less ; less tight, over a period of several weeks. If its painful, then therapy would help with massage, us or supervised stretching exercises. Good luck.
Answered 11/20/2013
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Tendon(s) to toes: There are a group of tendons behind the ankle in front of the achilles tendon that are stretched when you lift your toes up taht can give you this sensation. Also the achilles tendon and its muscles are working to prevent the ankle from going up with the toe motion.
Answered 11/20/2013
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