littlegreen60
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Thanks for the video!Hi, as with everything concerning our health, go to a doctor or pt first.
Rest and ice regularly.
Also do some self care for the feet by doing daily foot yoga exercises.
Hope you feel bette soon
Honestly, I would rest it and allow it to heal right up to the last minute. That tendon needs to heal first.Hi
another update
I am trying to stay positive, but I'm also anxious.
Resting it seems to help, but I also need to walk to improve. I walked a short distance with a full pack yesterday, and I didn't get too far before my foot was unhappy.
I am starting to consider alternatives if I need them.
I may end up having to send my pack ahead. Or walk super short days.
Like the saying goes, if you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans....
Thank you all for support ♡
I hope you heal up quickly and are able to go. Having your bag shipped ahead is one way to take some strain off and a possible option for you. It is very very easy to arrange.HELP! I don't even know what I did, but my heel is flared up. After doing research it looks like Achilles tendonitis. Ugh! I am currently resting it, and tried start walking again this evening, but it's still too tender.
This is my first Camino at the ripe young age of 62♡ I am planning on the CF starting in Tricastela, and I'm believing /hoping all will be well and I will be able to walk without pain....Please provide, Camino ...
I had been walking most days to prep, weights at the gym 2x a week, and doing brief inclines on the treadmill. I was just about to start walking with my pack and increasing weight, and now this. Grrr .
I have to refigure my shoes. I was leaning towards ASICS trail runners I got. They are comfy -sneaker like, but don't have a lot of structure, and now I realize I need to stabilize my heel when walking.
I have a pair of LA sportivas that I held onto. The are roomy enough and stable, but not cushy enough.
I have tried an couple of different insoles, nothing quite right unfortunately-
and now I really need the one to help with heel pain.
I am looking for any advice on experience with heel pain or suggestions for specific shoes, or Insoles. or wraps, braces., etc.and what you did to walk with this issue. Also any exercises etc.
Thank you in advance, peregrinos ♡♡
Hi littlegreen60,Hi
another update
I am trying to stay positive, but I'm also anxious.
Resting it seems to help, but I also need to walk to improve. I walked a short distance with a full pack yesterday, and I didn't get too far before my foot was unhappy.
I am starting to consider alternatives if I need them.
I may end up having to send my pack ahead. Or walk super short days.
Like the saying goes, if you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans....
Thank you all for support ♡
Hi Rockolha, Have the same situation as you. Interested to know how you got on?I am the Camino now. I'm 65 and two weeks before I left my left heel started hurting, I thought it was plantar faciatis. After seeing a podiatrist, I was diagnosed with bursitis who said I had trained with wrong shoes for me (Alta Lone Peak 6's) on hard pavement. I thought my Camino was over but I rested it for a week and what worked for me was new shoes, ASICS gel nimbus 24s. Yes, they are running shoes, but very soft and supportive. I chose the 24s over the 25's because they had more tread than the new 25s, not to mention $65 cheaper. After 11 days on the Camino, I can still feel pressure on my heel, but no pain and getting less every day. I take every opportunity to walk on dirt/grass and keep off of hard surfaces. I'm having no issues with them as running shoes so far. It was risky to come, but I'm now confident after 280km I will be able to finish. I don't know if this will work for you, but thought I'd share my experience. Buen Camino!
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