I have an Achilles strain. How can I make it stop hurting?

Question

I am an AFL Umpire (at junior level) and yesterday during the game, i streched/strained my achillies in my left foot.

I hurts when I walk. Is there anyway to stop it hurting??

Answer 1

RICE
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation

This can be a serious injury. And very painful. Don't push it. If you don't give it a chance to heal.. you can rupture your tendon. Then you won't be walking until after surgery and months of physio.
See a physiotherapist.
When you resume sports it's essential that you warm up /stretch very well before each game.
Good luck

Answer 2

yes, rest it, ice it compress it if its swollen and elevate it as much as possible. in other words, sit on the sofa with your foot up and a bag of frozen peas on your ankle . If you have to walk wear a tensor/ace bandage.