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Can you tell me how to do to treat/prevent soreness in my achilles tendon?
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Get it checked: If achilles tendon pain is persistent, have it evaluated by a podiatrist. You might need an MRI to check for tendon tear. Other than rest, treatment for a sore tendon will depend on the cause of the pain and can vary from stretching, to antiinflammatories to casting to surgery.
Answered 8/31/2016
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Stretch: You need to stretch and use an orthotic in your shoes to balance the feet and left the heel to take strain off the achilles tendon. After exercise ice the area.
Answered 8/30/2013
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