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Pinching in my posterior calf and achilles often when i put weight on my foot (sometimes without weight). area also hard. what may be causing this?
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?tendonitis: Chronic Achilles tendonitis may be the problem. An orthopedic surgeon or podiatric surgeon would be best qualified to evaluate and treat you. Physical therapy may be advised also.
Answered 7/5/2014
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Many condition: The most common cause of you pain is possible Tendinitis .also a lumbar spine radiculitis with irritation of net
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