A 37-year-old member asked:
Are you supposed to walk if you have mild achilles tendon pain?
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Dr. Jeffrey Kassanswered
Podiatry 30 years experience
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...
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Dr. Jeffrey Bowmananswered
40 years experience
If its truely: Mild you should be able to wak but be slow until you feel normal.
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Dr. Wenjay Sunganswered
Podiatry 16 years experience
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.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
What can cause Achilles tendon pain?
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Dr. Jordan Steinberganswered
Podiatry 16 years experience
Achilles' tendon : You may have injured your tendon which can cause by a tendinitis or a partial tear. You should be evaluated if the pain persists.
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