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What exercises to do to strengthen lower back?

I also have had some back issues, I’m sure some will disagree with what I’m about to say but for me carrying a larger pack is better. I find the wide waist straps to be very supportive and the pack itself has great suspension. I have an Osprey Aura 50. Yes, its heavier, but I feel better walking...
- Charte57
- Post #26
- Mar 22, 2024
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🩺 Health & Medical Topics
Shin Splints pre-Camino

I’m also prone to shin splints, my first Camino changed drastically because of them. Like others I highly recommend compression socks, they’re really quite miraculous. I like Sockwell merino, they have a great cushioned sole as well. If you could wait another week or two, get yourself some socks...
- Charte57
- Post #11
- Jul 16, 2023
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🩺 Health & Medical Topics
Tips for preventing tendinitis

Over the calf. Good luck!
- Charte57
- Post #19
- Jul 11, 2023
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🩺 Health & Medical Topics
Tips for preventing tendinitis

I hope they help you as much as they did me. I’m a big fan of merino Sockwells, they have a nice cushy sole. Buen Camino!!
- Charte57
- Post #15
- Jul 11, 2023
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🩺 Health & Medical Topics
Tips for preventing tendinitis

So sorry, I’ve been in your shoes. I had to leave my first camino due to shin splints and tendinitis , I went back to finish a year later and it almost happened again. My whole world changed when I picked up a pair of compression socks in Leon, after that I was walking 30+ km a day with no pain...
- Charte57
- Post #13
- Jul 10, 2023
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🩺 Health & Medical Topics
New foot injury -requesting advice - do I cancel my Camino?

I met someone who sprained her anklewhile on the Camino. She took a week off and was doing well. You still have ample time to recover, I would, however, suggest wearing a light ankle support while walking. Buen Camino!
- Charte57
- Post #37
- Jun 2, 2019
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🩺 Health & Medical Topics