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Absolutely agree with all that! I developed Morton's neuroma weeks before departing for Camino in 2015. Cortisone injection was effective in reducing but not eliminating pain, as was tweaking of orthotics. Residual pain was manageable and became my Camino mantra - I have nerve pain but I am...
Australian Podiatrist has recommended NS-8 heel balm to rub on feet to moisturise. I've started preparations with it but note it was bloody expensive and wonder if vaseline would do the same job? She also recommended taping (especially areas where you're prone to problems). I will buy the...
I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for their words of wisdom on the subject of foot pain. I read every word avidly. Despite nerve pain in one foot and having had tendonitus and plantar fasciitis previously I managed Le Puy to Conques and Tui to Santiago in 2015. Orthotics, hiker's...
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