Achilles - Any experts?

[HewManHeMan]

I've been having continued issues with my Achilles for what feels like an age.

As a keen runner, it's taken a little while to admit that my running days are pretty much done for now. It's not the end of the world, after all.

So, who knows anything about the healing / recovery process? What happens - if anything (is it ruined forever?) - how long does it take (I'm thinking a year or more?) and is there anything I can do (or even avoid) to help the process?

Any advice, or even just a push in the right direction (in terms of research) would be appreciated.

Cheers,

[HewManHeMan]

No. My only point of reference is the degree of 'oww' I say when moving any faster than walking pace...

[HewManHeMan]

I have to say, every heath care person I've spoken to so far (informally) kind of shrugged their shoulders. Just seems to be a bit of a black hole - hence the question here. I'd like to hear from people with experience.

[HewManHeMan]

Cheers all.

I'll give all of the above a look / go. Exercise is brilliant, isn't it ; )