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Not at all, and no pain if i massage the area, which i'm hoping is a good thing!

Oh and sorry Dancing in Spikes not sure about my achilles.  I have studied pictures of the muscle groups and can't quite place where my problem is.  Its certainly very near the achilles i'd say. 

Hi guys.  Many thanks indeed for your insight Tiny Runner, i must admit that resonates!   I'm so pleased you're fixed.  Might give that a try if i'm no better soon.

Thanks too Dancing in Spikes - nothing at all in terms of any of those.  When i stretch i feel the tightness (not pain) so didnt know whether that meant i should stretch more, or not at all!

Been running for about 20 years, steady slow pace, usually around 8 miles, 5 x week, including very steep hill work once per week.  Several marathons, never had calf trouble before.

Recently developed calf stiffness in one leg after a run (no pain at all during) which made walking downstairs painful.  I could still run with minimal pain so kept running but afterwards stiffness turned to pain, especially when downstairs.  Pain is low down, mostly on outside but some in middle, 2-3 inches up from heel.

Rested for a month, no change.  Doctor prescribed strong anti-inflammatories, bit better.  But now 6 weeks of rest later and it still feels stiff. I (carefully) jogged for a bus yesterday and could feel it. 

Can't afford physio, sadly.  No pain at all during/after walking, so am walking 4 miles a day which doesnt seem to affect it, but i can still feel the tightness when i stretch my toes upwards so i daren't run yet.

Will i ever get better?!  Any advice gratefully received.

Wow Green Dragon, that worked!  If you read similar threads you'll see that you fixed a problem of many readers also in possession of the freeby.  Plus you saved me from a summer of darts

Thank you so much!