Achilles advice....

Hi, I’ve not posted for a while but have carried on with the running since completing the couch to 5k back in January and did a 10k race last Sunday which was hot but enjoyable.

I have an annoying pain though and was wondering if anyone had any advice or stretches they could recommend - my Achilles on my right foot keeps giving me pain. Is it a case of resting up completely and waiting for it to subside? I hate having to not run (blimey, never thought I’d be saying that!!!) but obviously don’t want to do any more damage.

Anyone had experience of this?

Look forward to hearing your wise words

Emily

[pinkaardvark Graduate10]

See a sports physio. If running is important to you, and it sounds like it is, just spend 40quid for an hour or so and get professional help.

[MarkyD Graduate10]

Do go and see a physio, it'll help.

Google "eccentric heel drops" as I expect that this is what your physio will get you doing. 12 weeks of that will sort it all out.

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

The Achilles is a tricky one and I’ve currently got a problem with mine. The only thing that works in my experience is eccentric heel drops, and rest. And get it checked out by a sports specialist...

[Jocomoso]

my husband rubs voltarol gel on his ATs before and after he runs... also apply ice for 15 mins after a run (bag of peas wrapped in tea-towel!) works wonders!