 [ Symptoms ] my archiles tendon have been sore since i stared using a treadmill about 5 months ago i have been using a treadmill for about 5 months i walk from 25 to 35 minutes and vary the incline and speed after that i do a little weight lifting i do this 3 or 4 times a week my archiles tendons have been sore since the beginning and recently my hips are also getting sore i wear good new balance tennis shoes and i stretch for 5 minutes before i begin exercising i have been exercising most of my life but i am now 66 years old and have put on some weight [ Disease ] no those patches that go on your feet to pull out the toxins are worthless