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A member asked:
Mornings when i get out of bed my ankle/achilles feel stiff! i have to hobble a few steps before they are flexible. no pain. only started this year?
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Possible Tendonitis: Or thight achilles cord. Nsaids and ice and physical therapy should help. Do proper stretching.
Answered 9/18/2013
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Ankle stiffness: Your achilles may be getting tight for a multitude of reasons. Please get an examination and you most likely can use some physical therapy.
Answered 9/20/2013
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Stiff ankle: Ankle pain and stiffness can occur in the AM post resting from sleep due to a positional problem of the foot and ankle, DJD, arthritis, tight muscles, lack of stretching of the muscles and tendons, etc. your news to be evaluated. X-rays should be taken along with a gait exam and evaluation. See a Podiatrist.
Answered 6/8/2015
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