A member asked:

I was playing tennis today and felt a twinge in my right heel. now when i walk i cannot put pressure on it and it hurts when i flex it. treatment?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Many causes: Could be a calcaneal spur or a microtear to your Achilles. Rest and apply cold or heat and if able take non steroidal anti inflammatories. Give it a week and if not better, see your doctor. All the best.

Answered 12/27/2015

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