A few weeks ago I tweaked my Achilles playing basketball. I am not exactly sure how I did it, but every time I have played since that time (3 or 4 times) it bothers me after playing for a while. 

Two of the times, I have had to ice it immediately after playing in order to keep the swelling down and to reduce the pain. The icing helps tremendously, but the pain is still there. 

I think it has something to do with the shoes that I’m wearing, so I think it may be worthwhile to get a new pair of shoes that might fit better and see if that is the issue. 

In the morning, I think and hope it will be better! I need to stretch it and improve the strength of it daily.  I also think that it would be wise to take a few weeks off from playing basketball while improving the strength and stability of the Achilles. 

It is unfortunate that this injury or strain has occurred as basketball has always been an outlet for me to relax and get some exercise in. Since I was four or five years old I have loved playing basketball! I’ll be back on the court before too long though!

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