What Causes Pulling Sensation From Achilles To Curvature Of Heel Upon Exertion?

Posted on Wed, 29 Jul 2015

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Question : When doing a heel drop stretch on my non dominate left side (only one side is effected) I feel a non painful pulling or tear sensation at the bottom part of my Achilles to the curvature of the heel. Not sure what it is... Was more noticeable when I actively walked a month ago now only if I deliberately stretch it.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Rest, Streching and hot fomentation is useful.

Detailed Answer:

Hi
Thanks for your query

I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar

I have gone through your query and understand your concern.You are likely to be having mild Achilles tendinitis. It requires rest for few weeks. If you have pain then you can take analgesic. Streching exercises and hot fomentation is useful.

You can discuss with your doctor about it.

Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar