Achilles tendon pain

[benbacome]

Anyone know of any good remedies for an Achilles tendon injury? Everything I'm finding says to elevate and stay off the leg, unfortunately I do not really have that option with work. Not sure exactly what happened but it is tight and even regular walking causes mild discomfort. Obviously I want it healed by the weekend so I can hit the trails.

[chumley]

A couple of previous posts that might help:
https://hikearizona.com/dex2/viewtopic. ... 54&p=85369

[flagscott]

I've had this once or twice from running. My wife has had it off and on for years. A couple of things that help:

1) Get a foam roller or "the stick" and stretch the heck out of your calves and hamstrings. Do this many times a day.

2) Do eccentric calf exercises: http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/sport ... tendinitis Make sure that when you are raising your heel, you're doing it with the other foot.