<s>[INST] Yes, thank you. I have had severe pain in my achilles heel for several days. I stopped running about two years ago due to calf problems. I am 69 years old and stay fit with alternate exercise. This is the third episode since the beginning of the year but this time it s been really difficult to stretch and ice my way out of the problem. Do I need an MRI. Having been using the exercises from your web site. [/INST] HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, such pain condition of heel and muscle of course needs imaging study else pain can be managed with Tab Acetaminophen with Diclofenac once in day, spur formation could be the cause  hope this information helps. </s>