Achilles troubles - will it end?

[careyben]

I've done something to my achilles tendon. A combination of hill running and step - I don't know. Anyway, it's been 2 weeks and there's no improvement. I took it easy for a week, and this last week I've only done upper body and abs.

I've been stretching (gently) but not much improvement. I should maybe be icing it.

I'll have a few more days over Thanksgiving to rest - but I was really hoping to kick it in high for the weeks before Christmas.

I've searched the internet, and this forum - and it doesn't look too hopeful. Really, I'm hoping for some better news.

What to do??

Ben

 

[LaughingWater]

I'm a huge fan of ice. I seem to heal much, much quicker if I'm diligent about icing the injury.

Here's a thread from a few weeks ago that might help:
http://www.thecathenation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=253724&highlight=achilles

In the meantime, I'll send you speedy recovery ~vibes~!

 

[RunninTeach]

I hate to tell you this, but it took me MONTHS, as in the better part of a year, to recover from AT. I would see a doc about it and then follow the treatment plan to the letter of the law. Ice is good, but ultimately, it was rest and a change of shoes that helped mine heal. Best of luck!

 

[careyben]

Thanks for the info - even if it's not what I wanted to hear...

I'll give it the weekend, and then think about a Dr.

Thanks again,
Ben