It sucks getting old

OK.. I should clarify the title. Some parts of getting old suck. I was playing basketball last night, as I normally do on Wednesday nights, and I broke for a pass and something popped in my achilles tendon. It was a rather sharp pain and when I tried to put some weight on the foot, it just wasn't there. I sat on the floor and felt my tendon to make sure I hadn't completely blown it out, and it was still intact, thank goodness. One of my friends that plays ball is familiar with this type of sports injury and said I should have it checked out by my doctor. Well, that was it for the night and I figured I had done something just because of the pop. I put some ice on it at the gym and then limped to my car to go home. It wasn't hurting terribly bad, but I continued to ice it until I went to bed. I knew it would be worse in the morning and it was. I went to my doctor and found out that I had a slight tear in my achilles, which is better than complete tear. So, I am on crutches for the next 10 days, doing some light stretching, and my doctor recommended some physical therapy, at my convienience, if I didnt think it was healing properly or the pain worsened. So, I am waiting on the therapy for a few weeks if I dont think I am healing properly. Sarah had a boot for her plantar fasciitis and he said that would be great to keep my foot imobilized at night. So, all is well, besides that, and I plan to follow doctors orders till I am healed and ready for some more ball. Have fun all!