Achilles Tendonitis (Pain) need help
I have started running.....wow cant believe I actually said that...anyways I have some severe pain on the heel just behind the ankle now. I have been pushing thru the pain, well it sort of stops when I run, but comes back and kicks my arse later in the day.
Anyone that runs have any ideas or advice?
Anyone that runs have any ideas or advice?
Friend, I feel your pain!
I was doing a run about a month ago and this happened. My ankle swelled up like a baseball and hurt so badly I could barely walk. It went away within 24 hours, but happened every time I tried to run thereafter. It was fine during runs but hurt like hell afterward.
I checked in with the orthopedic surgeon who told me that I had Achilles tendonitis. Unfortunately, the only solution is switching to low-impact exercise until it gets better. I've been biking and using the elliptical for about a month and am just now starting to run again a little bit at a time. The doctor had me start at 1 mile, and once I could run 1 mile without swelling or pain I was allowed to progress. But I still have to rest a day or two between runs, so I keep up with cardio in those lower impact ways.
Don't push through severe pain like that. You'll end up hurting yourself worse and will need more recovery time over all. I know it is hard because you want to be healthy and do this for yourself, but be patient and you'll feel better soon. Good luck!
I was doing a run about a month ago and this happened. My ankle swelled up like a baseball and hurt so badly I could barely walk. It went away within 24 hours, but happened every time I tried to run thereafter. It was fine during runs but hurt like hell afterward.
I checked in with the orthopedic surgeon who told me that I had Achilles tendonitis. Unfortunately, the only solution is switching to low-impact exercise until it gets better. I've been biking and using the elliptical for about a month and am just now starting to run again a little bit at a time. The doctor had me start at 1 mile, and once I could run 1 mile without swelling or pain I was allowed to progress. But I still have to rest a day or two between runs, so I keep up with cardio in those lower impact ways.
Don't push through severe pain like that. You'll end up hurting yourself worse and will need more recovery time over all. I know it is hard because you want to be healthy and do this for yourself, but be patient and you'll feel better soon. Good luck!
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My take? These are new pains from a new activity and the people on RW will give you an idea of what is a cause to stop altogether and what is a reason to get fitted for running shoes, and what stretches to use to help with the pain.
Good luck! I love to run, it my ME time.
My take? These are new pains from a new activity and the people on RW will give you an idea of what is a cause to stop altogether and what is a reason to get fitted for running shoes, and what stretches to use to help with the pain.
Good luck! I love to run, it my ME time.
Carol
SW/276 CW 150 GW 185
9 Years out.
SW/276 CW 150 GW 185
9 Years out.
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