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Are you supposed to walk if you have mild achilles tendon pain?

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Pain is your: Body's way of telling you to "shut down" or risk further injury. I would recommend you rest it. Ice it. Try using a heel lift...

Answered 4/8/2018

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If its truely: Mild you should be able to wak but be slow until you feel normal.

Answered 9/5/2016

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Dr. Wenjay Sung answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Yes, but carefully: You are at a risk group for possible rupture if you are male. I'd recommend continue walking but to see a physician about possible preventive steps from possilbe rupture. Also, ice the area to decrease pain and swelling. Hopet his helps.

Answered 7/6/2013

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