Injury Rehab - Achilles ... Bursitis

To make a long story short:

I was doing some work training in boots, running, pulling a heavy load.  While running I got a pain in my right heel.  At the time I thought it was a bruise from my boot smashing into the back of my foot as I ran.  It's been about 3 weeks now and I still have pain.

A buddy of mine is a PT and when he took a look he thinks it's Achilles tendonitis or Bursitis. 

He did a treatment of active release which was excruciating, however it made a huge improvement right away.  It is still sore and I have been doing some self massage trying to loosen it up.

The pain is a very specific spot right underneath and lateral to the point on my Calcaneus.

I don't have pain while stretching and contracting my calf - the pain comes from direct pressure on my right heel.

Do you guys have any suggestions for me on how I can deal with recovery?

Hi Kevin,

Sorry to hear about the pain. Unfortunately, this is not something we can safely give suggestions about over the forum. I recommend getting a second opinion and asking your PT what else he suggests you do for recovery. 

Hi Kevin,

Please also ask your PT/'s about high rep negative calf raises for achilles rehabilitation.

Hi Kevin,

The bad news is that this is going to be a lingering injury.  It is going to require a substantial amount of time to heal and will flare back up immediately if you are imprudent.  See if you can find a good PT familiar with the eccentric protocol Luke mentioned above.

The good news is that applying heat, right on the edge of too hot for comfort, with a hot/cold pack will greatly reduce discomfort in the interim.  Note that heat is far more effective than ice for achilles tendonitis.

Yours in Fitness,

Coach Sommer

Thanks for the information guys, I appreciate it