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    Walking with a chronic foot issue

    Taxis are easily found for the rest of the Camino. Buses may daily or only run twice a week so don't assume (like I did once). Some places have trains.
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    Walking with a chronic foot issue

    I've walked the Camino from SJPdP twice. I have terrible neuropathy of the feet and get weekly acupuncture, which has changed my life. (I can now stand in a coffee or bank queue for more than 60 seconds without pain at 9/10.) I walked in Ecco boots which gave better support, and double socked...
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    Taping blisters

    I've used it for two Caminos. I put it on areas and between toes that I think may rub, eg my big toe joint is prominent but not a bunion. Even after doing up the laces of my boots (with ankle support) I pack it down the sides of the boots. This reduces movement as I have a narrow heel, thereby...
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    Leg Heat Rash - Golfer's Vasculitis and socks

    Lymphatic Drainage is a specific, light massage to bring the lymph back towards the heart. Excess lymph and fluid can collect in many areas of our bodies due to many reasons, and it's what you notice as swollen ankles. Even if not visible, due to the extreme day after day walking of the Camino...
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    Jumper's Knee Straps vs. KT Tape

    I took the tape out of its box and it weighs almost nothing.
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    Jumper's Knee Straps vs. KT Tape

    Oh yes I forgot to mention the benefits re: fascia
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    Jumper's Knee Straps vs. KT Tape

    HeidiL Note my comment below. I wish you a Buen Camino next time too.
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    Jumper's Knee Straps vs. KT Tape

    I've been told by my physiotherapist, podiatrist and massage therapist that KT tape has an additional neurological factor that 'sends' messages to the brain and back, from a proprioceptor perspective as well as the actual holding of joints and muscles in place. And so it needs to be applied in a...

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