[pct-l] Pct-L Digest, Vol 48, Issue 6

[Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes]

On Dec 6, 2011, at 10:00 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:

> Achilles Tendon

Do a google search for eccentric heel raises.

You should NEVER stretch the achilles or the painful area that hurts.  
The real problem is actually in your calf. Poke your calf with your  
thumbs until you find a tender area. Massage that area as hard as you  
can. It will HURT. Do that plus the heel raises and you might see  
some improvement.

I got achilles tendinitis from hiking the PCT. I still have it, but  
the heel raises and pressure point therapy has helped. I haven't been  
as consistent as I ought to be.