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[tinpra]

Sometime this morning I managed to, quite mysteriously, pull my Achilles tendon and now walking is made of ouch. Any suggestions for fixing, dear flist, or is this one of those things that just has to work itself out? Although, in spite of the rain and the icon-choice, today's been a pretty good day.

Comments

[moony-blues.livejournal.com]

Oh! This I know! I've had achilles problems since I nearly crushed both of mine when I was 14. Moist heat is the best way to deal with the achilles tendon. If you can't afford to be strapped to a heating pad, get an ACE bandage and wrap it loosely. Don't wrap it tight enough to immobilize it, though. You just want something to hold your body heat in close to the tendon. I think that someone makes the portable heating pads for the ankle, too.

[tinpra.livejournal.com]

Awesome! Well not about you nearly crushing your achilles tendon(!!!), and thus being able to provide this knowledge, but I'm glad you can share! I know what I'll be picking up in the morning. It also explains why my ankle felt a lot better after my shower.