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A member asked:
For what reason can't the body successfully heal an achilles tendon injury or degeneration?
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Many reasons may be: The injury could have happened for the same reason that it is now difficult to heal: metabolic/ hormonal/ medication side effects. However, other things can produce chronic inflammation as well, such as fibromyalgia for example. After the injury, a proper stretching routine, physical therapy are important, but the recovery may still take over a year on occasion.
Answered 12/28/2013
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Achilles: Agreed- the reason for poor healing is the same reason the problem happened. There may an underlying metabolic problem. See your orthopedist for help.
Answered 12/28/2013
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