How to Fix Achilles Tendonitis
Visit your doctor.. Rest the tendon.. Ice your calf to reduce pain.
Steps
1
Visit your doctor.
Visit your doctor.
2
Rest the tendon.
Rest the tendon.
3
Ice your calf to reduce pain.
Ice your calf to reduce pain.
4
Take nonprescription pain relievers.
Take nonprescription pain relievers.
5
Use wraps or compression bandages.
Use wraps or compression bandages.
6
Elevate your foot above chest level to reduce swelling.
Elevate your foot above chest level to reduce swelling.
7
Avoid smoking and other tobacco products.
Avoid smoking and other tobacco products.
8
Wear footwear that protects the tendon.
Wear footwear that protects the tendon.
9
Ask your doctor about cortisone injections.
Ask your doctor about cortisone injections.
10
Consult your doctor regarding surgical options.
Consult your doctor regarding surgical options.
11
Consult a physical therapist.
Consult a physical therapist.
12
Perform toe stretches.
Perform toe stretches.
13
Perform calf-plantar fascia stretches.
Perform calf-plantar fascia stretches.
14
Perform calf stretch exercises.
Perform calf stretch exercises.
15
Perform bilateral heel drops.
Perform bilateral heel drops.
16
Take steps to prevent future Achilles tendonitis.
Take steps to prevent future Achilles tendonitis.
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