[Yossarian]

I need some help. Let me give you the basics.

I have Achilles Tendonitis in my left ankle also my left calf always seems to be wound up real tight and now when I run, my left knee is getting terribly sore.

I try to stretch extensively and properly, I take 1 Aleve two times a day per the Dr.'s orders for the tendonitis.

Could the knee pain be related to the other two issues? Should I increase my stretching?

Please

 

[MCV-PT]

Dear Yossarain,

Always remember when you have an injury in one part of the kinetic chain another part has to compensate.

Achilles tendonitis is another tough one. Needs time to heal.
Continued trauma, like running, just aggravates the problem.

Have you tried putting a heel lift in your left shoe? That will take some of the stretch off the heel when you walk.

Also try heat prior to stretching. Ice after walk/running.

Keep on the anti-inflam. drugs and remember pain during an activity means stop!

Let me know if this helps Good luck!

 

[Yossarian]

Thanks MCV.

I will try the heel lift and see if that helps and I will be more diligent with my stretching routine. I tried heat, but everytime I get the blow torch close to my leg, it hurts and I cry. Maybe if I used Ben Gay or Icy Hot instead? I will let you know what happens after a couple of days off of the treadmill.

I learned something through all of this. Do not put MCV's name in the title line, nobody will answer your question if you address it to one person.

 

[I Are Baboon]

Originally posted by Yossarian
Thanks MCV.

I learned something through all of this. Do not put MCV's name in the title line, nobody will answer your question if you address it to one person.

Sorry man. I would have replied, but I don't have any good advice for you. I've never expereinced that kind of thing.

We still love you. In a plutonic way, of course.

 

[Yossarian]

Thanks IRB, but Men are from mars, can you love me in Marsonic kind of way. JK

 

[I Are Baboon]

Originally posted by Yossarian
Thanks IRB, but Men are from mars, can you love me in Marsonic kind of way. JK

Men are from mars. Baboons can be found in your local zoo.