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I had a real habit of making tendon problems worse by focusing on the tendon. I’m finally beginning to accept that with tendons the key is to leave the actual tendon alone to heal - don’t stretch it, don’t massage it, don’t roll it. All the stuff just makes things worse. If it’s healing well then maybe a very very light stretch - put a little tension on but nothing else.
Focus on the muscle - so for acciles, roll and massage the calves and make sure the muscles aren’t knitted or stiff.
Bent knee heel drops seem to work for me with lower leg too - up on both feet so minimal stress, and then lower down on one leg.
But yeah lower leg stuff is a pain to deal with
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My Achilles has been causing a lot of pain when I run in the past 4 weeks - it started after two very hilly runs in the alps. I’ve been icing, resting, stretching and rolling but it doesn’t seem to be improving much. I’m running Race to the Stones (100k) in 2 weeks, but haven’t managed much running (nothing longer than 25k) in the last fortnight so feel like I’ve started tapering way too early.
I’m going to try a final 20/25k tomorrow, but I’m worried about it. what should I do?! Any other types of training I can do that are less impact but keep my legs moving? Physio told me to rest it for two days, but that’s passed and it still doesn’t feel good. I’m so frustrated that this has happened so close to the end of my training - everything has been manageable until now!! Any advice appreciated..