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What does it mean when i'm feeling a creaky and painful achilles?
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Possible scar tissue: Ifr the achilles tendon is 'creaking', this could be a sign of crepitation, or the build up of scar tissue which prevents the achilles tendon from its proper gliding movement. This can be very serious and requires evaluation by a sports podiatrist as it could, in its worst form, require surgery, to strip the tendon of scar tissue. However, if caught early enough, rest, deep massage, ultrasound, .
Answered 10/11/2013
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