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I had a similar problem rested it for 3 months. It came back as soon as I started training, and started to affect my achilles. Rested for 4 months ibid.

I had what I believed was a problem with my achilles saw a podiatrist, turned out to be fallen arches and now wear the custom inserts ($900) and have major tape on my feet when I train.

The problem came back, bought "Achilles Tendinitis Prevention and Treatment" by Peak Performance (available on the net). It gives a few dozen specialized exercises similar to the ones you have been doing and a breakdown of what might need fixing.

Went to see my physiotherapist to check out the appropriateness of the exercises and stretches - he liked the book. Upon examination of my feet he discovered that my problem might be due to frozen big toes. My big toes do not bend, as a result, instead of going over the front I go over the outside -over extending my achilles and most of the other muscles in the area.

Bottom line, if you let it rest and it comes back go see a doctor. If it does not improve after treatment, go see another one. Unless you get a proper diagnosis you are wasting your time. BTW I am on session 1 of 6, I am keeping my fingers crossed that he has finally figured it out.

I normally walk like a duck. It took me a lot of sweat to straighten my feet for kendo. After hours and hours of suriachi I now fight with my feet straight only to discover that I actually have a problem similar to those who walk with pidgeon toes. Life is full of ironies