Achilles Problems?

Question:

I've had this pain in my Achilles. Well, I guess it's not really pain, but it feels kind of swollen, and when I flex my foot downward, it feels like the tendon is giving out. It just feels weak, and sort of tight. I don't know how to explain it.

I play tennis, and I know that a lot of wear and tear comes from that.

Has anyone ever experienced this feeling before?

Answers:
grab a tennis ball and roll up under the ball of your foot...this should help the ligaments relax.

You should get a sports massage therapist or an Active Release provider (activerelease.com) to work on you calf and achillies. You don't want to tear your achillies, very painful

yes, i've had slight tears in my Achille's before. I didn't seek any help. fortunately i was young and healed well. if it were to happen again today i would see a physical therapist to treat the condition. Because you are a tennis player it is important that you seek treatment for this. continuing to play without help may set you up for a more serious injury. physical therapist handle achille's problems quite often and are very successful. good luck!

Achilles Problems?

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