that your Achilles will be better after the operation, and it’s even possible it could get worse. Thankfully, though, this is the exception rather than the rule. —Martin Haines, chartered physiotherapist and sports-injury specialist

, then perhaps you should consider this if you want to have a chance of a long-term, uninterrupted running career.—Martin Haines, chartered physiotherapist and sports injury specialist

. —Martin Haines, chartered physiotherapist and sports injury specialist

pain or not. If these suggestions do not have any lasting effect, it may be worth finding a sports therapist who specialises in the treatment of backs, and who has an understanding of adverse neural tension. —Martin Haines, chartered physiotherapist