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Something hurts, back of right ankle
Dave928
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I've been a runner most of my adult life, little problem except persistent shin splints, but taking it easy has made this bearable.
On Tuesday I went for a 3.5 mile run. Towards the end I felt something at the back of my right foot. Almost but not quite a stabbing pain, seems to be maybe towards the lower end of the achilles but sort of feels behind it (I think). Bit hurty the next few days, but not excessively. Did a 7.5 mile run yesterday, ok while running I think but can definitely feel it now while walking around. Something I've not felt before in 20 years of running.
Could this be anything other than the achilles? Anything I can try other than rest?
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I have a similar injury, rested for 4 weeks and ran again today only for pain to return.
If its not the achilles but feels like the base it could either be a bursar or the insertion point of the achilles ...
M...eldy, would that be better? Could I run on that or would treatment be the same (i.e. rest)?
It doesn't hurt (as in painful) at the moment, it's more sore. I tried icing it today but that doesn't seem to have done anything.