My Achilles tendon hurts, what can I do?

Hello Sir,

If it is a recent injury, applying ice in a wet towel for 15 minutes at a time, as often as necessary, is a good start. If you don't have any allergies or contraindications (your pharmacist will be able to confirm this), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin and other brands) can also help relieve the pain, even if you take it with food

Without stopping your activities, I invite you to avoid or reduce those that cause pain or make it worse

If the pain persists for more than 2 weeks without improvement, I strongly suggest that you consult a physiotherapist. They are the best professionals to assess the pain and develop a treatment plan with you to address the problem and avoid it in the future

I hope I have been helpful, please do not hesitate if you have any further questions

Tom Samaha, pharmacist