Advice please

[TraceyBee]

After doing my 5k on the treadmill yesterday I have a lot of pain in my Achilles (?)

Does this mean I can’t run until I have no pain? What should I be doing to relieve it?

I do stretch before and after the run and I wear good running shoes so not sure how it’s happened.

I don’t want to stop running - help please !!

[Whatsapp Graduate]

Firstly,

Rest

Ice

Compression

Elevation

Make sure that you ice it only for short burts, say 15mins and then leave for an hour or two before redoing. And always wrap the ice in a cloth so it doesn't 'burn' your skin.

Be careful with stretching before a run. You should be doing dynamic stretches, rather than static, which is just warming up key areas, like this: runnersworld.com/stretching...

And no don't run if it still hurts. All you will do is make it worse.

[TraceyBee Graduate in reply to Whatsapp]

Thank you I will read the article on my lunch. And I definitely won’t run tomorrow.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Excellent reply from Whatsapp

Don't take risks with Achilles. Rest up.

Eccentric heel drops are good for your problem.

Do your own research, because you may well find that someone online describes your symptoms very accurately and gives appropriate remedial action, as opposed to our generalised advice.

Keep your stride short with your footfall being under your torso.

[mrrun Graduate]

Never run if it hurts. N-e-v-e-r. Rest up for as long as it takes. Achilles can be difficult customers and take ages to settle down, and certainly not the one to be messing with. Ever.

I had a minor Achilles sting recently, mild discomfort, a little pain first thing in the morning in the bottom of the foot. I took no chances and sought advice from my trusted ol' physio who gave me hints and tips (specific exercises) and I had to go easy on my running for two weeks. Easy as in slow, gentle and shorter distances. The problem is now no more.

If left untreated you will then literary go slow and easy with no running at all for months. Not fun.

[dory950 Graduate]

I ruptured my Achilles many years ago playing netball. I still have issues with it but you know your body best ! Don’t let it stop you exercising I didn’t but just be careful and enjoy what you do !

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

You got the advice... rest up!