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My achilles tendon hurts when i lay down and walk, what should i do?
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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.
Answered 4/25/2016
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