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My Spanish walking mate early in my Camino, kept encouraging me to send my pack forward. I started doing so when the achy hips began causing me sleepless nights, and then stopped again when I felt I could handle the flats of the Meseta. Now I have a shin splint, and will again forward a portion...
I am experiencing this now about 17 days into my Camino. There are videos online showing ways to use kiniesio (sic) tape to help this problem. I’m going to try this tomorrow. Right now, I’m just walking very short days to try to rest my leg. I’ve also been using an ibuprofen gel that you can buy...
Just a note that historically, not all pilgrims were frugal. The wealthy travelled along with the regulars. I'm sure they didn't sleep on the ground :-)
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