How do I prevent an Achilles tendon injury? | Kenneth Hunt, MD | UCHealth

Learn how to prevent an injury through stretching of your lower leg, strengthening your calf muscle, appropriate training and proper footwear.
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[@wonderboy7052]

This always scars me that it'll happen like its a big fear

[@robcrisall787]

Me too

[@amiryousef2153]

I've noticed that my Archilles will only Ache after a few days of rest (thus actually revealing how it's doing) - I swear if you exercise everyday you won't feel any pain, even if you're over loading it.

[@amiryousef2153]

and then that's when it will randomly tear.

[@Eliuno]

Pain over fear

[@dangoslvt8763]

Same

[@637jackyy]

I’m 14 and my Achilles is starting to hurt and I’m scared imma tear it

[@ekzedex]

I'm 13, having it too after playing basketball

[@637jackyy]

@@ekzedex yea I haven’t felt the pain in so long all you gotta to is stretch every day in the morning, before u play and before you go to sleep make sure you stretch for 15 min too

[@ekzedex]

@@637jackyy Thank you : )

[@637jackyy]

@@ekzedex np

[@AlexTuia22]

@@637jackyy it’s most likely Achilles’ tendinitis, stretch it and massage it gently and rest for a couple of days, but it could be a tear too

[@winslowwong9719]

I’ve seen some sources say stretching might actually make it worse

[@fleadoggreen9062]

How about a massage ??

[@ryancarter86]

no supporting evidence, just a dude in a suit talking