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  1. Godzgirlwalking

    Upper back pain

    Thank you everyone for your concerns & thoughtful advice. I do have a slight case of scoliosis (just discovered that with a recent back Xray). I tend to lean forward while using my poles like a skier (especially on inclines), and leaning forward often alleviates some of the discomfort. I did...
  2. Godzgirlwalking

    Upper back pain

    I am using 2 poles, and I do find they help manage the discomfort.
  3. Godzgirlwalking

    Upper back pain

    Cc: My pack does have hip & sternum straps which I cinch up as tight as possible which feels good & snug. But when I have the hip straps fastened so the pack is sitting on my hips, the shoulder straps extend up above my actual shoulders and rub against my neck. It feels fine when I first put it...
  4. Godzgirlwalking

    Upper back pain

    Hello. Starting the CF on 2 Sept. I'm 67/5'7"/145#/reasonably fit. Training since March. Walk 8-12 miles 3-4 days/week. Introduced hilly terrain last month. Walked 20 miles yesterday, just to see if I could do it. I did finish, but it hurt! Only major issue is upper back pain (aching & burning)...
  5. Godzgirlwalking

    seeking advice of where to begin

    I start my first Camino in early Sept. as well. To save some travel time to/from the arrival/departure airport(s) and any other cities you wish to visit while in Spain, check out www.goeuro.com for low-fare, short flights between cities. My walking buddy & I will arrive Barcelona (BCN) on 2...
  6. Godzgirlwalking

    Barcelona Mistake?

    Hello everyone; American senior-citizen-newbie-deluxe here. My travel buddy & I will fly into Barcelona on 1st Sept 2018. We are walkers, but have never done anything like this before, plus we are not Spanish speakers. Our return leg to Toronto is on 13th Oct. 2018, so we have 6 weeks to get the...

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