scharrison
Guest
Dear Docs,
I have been runing barefoot or in huaraches sinch March 2010 and completed my first marathon in huaraches in April 2011, I had no problem building up to the distance and no problems immediately after, however since that time I have continued to run about 30 miles per week and over last 3 months I have noticed my left achilles getting progressivly more tender to touch. The area of tenderness is right on the tendon at same height of ankle bones, very local i.e ot tender within 1/2" above or below. Running has been a mix or barefoot and sandals. It has now started to hurt a little when just walking around after sitting at my desk.
I took a couple of weeks off running in early august and only used a rowing machine but I noticed no real improvment.
I understand that full rest is probably my highest priority along with ensuring my calves are not too tight or knotted, but on the following things I have become quite confused with so many conflicting sources of information
Ice or heat - I have seen both recommended and both warned against for the achilles
Compression (Prosport) support brace - is their any value in this during run or at other times ?
self massage or do not touch it
Stretching or eccentric calf raises
Any clarity provided in these area, or other would be greatly appreciated
Stuart
I have been runing barefoot or in huaraches sinch March 2010 and completed my first marathon in huaraches in April 2011, I had no problem building up to the distance and no problems immediately after, however since that time I have continued to run about 30 miles per week and over last 3 months I have noticed my left achilles getting progressivly more tender to touch. The area of tenderness is right on the tendon at same height of ankle bones, very local i.e ot tender within 1/2" above or below. Running has been a mix or barefoot and sandals. It has now started to hurt a little when just walking around after sitting at my desk.
I took a couple of weeks off running in early august and only used a rowing machine but I noticed no real improvment.
I understand that full rest is probably my highest priority along with ensuring my calves are not too tight or knotted, but on the following things I have become quite confused with so many conflicting sources of information
Ice or heat - I have seen both recommended and both warned against for the achilles
Compression (Prosport) support brace - is their any value in this during run or at other times ?
self massage or do not touch it
Stretching or eccentric calf raises
Any clarity provided in these area, or other would be greatly appreciated
Stuart