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I walked with early osteoarthritis in my left hip in 2022. My bag worsened the problem. It was too big and I was carrying about 8 kg. I took NSAID’s for a few days but realised I needed to send my bag through. Pain stopped. Next time I am carrying a much lighter bag 4-5 kg that ties around the...
I started the Camino Frances with a few MSK problems that were resolved well before reaching Santiago. One in particular, left hip early osteoarthritis did not get better with pack wearing low on my hip as recommended by PT. In fact it exacerbated the problem so I started sending my large bag...
I can only tell you my experience. I worked with an excellent musculoskeletal physiotherapist for 1 year prior to my Camino. This helped me manage my chronic pain well and I continue to use the stretches and strength exercises daily. On the Camino I used hiking poles, started out slowly and...
Hey there, I have moderate OSA and used a mandibular advancement splint recommended by the British Snoring people. You can buy this online or have a more expensive version fitted by your dentist. It is not suitable for people with severe OSA. It requires no power but a little getting used to...
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