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- Walked CF September/October 2015; Scheduled to walk April/May 2020
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I tried them but they didn't do the job. Worth trying, though.you buy a good insole for about $50 called Superfeet.
I tried them and they helped a bnb it. The custom ones are much better.I don't know where you live, but here in the US you buy a good insole for about $50 called Superfeet.
Hi everyone! I am planning my second Camino, and seeking to right some of the wrongs I made last time, for which my body paid the price. I had some pretty serious knee issues last time, and I’m thinking that an orthotic insert might help to mitigate some of that knee pain. (I’m also training more). My question is, is it worth it to see a podiatrist and have a custom orthotic made for me, or are the orthotics I could buy at the store of a good enough quality? Thanks in advance!
Start with zig zag walking when you go up or down hill.Hi everyone! I am planning my second Camino, and seeking to right some of the wrongs I made last time, for which my body paid the price. I had some pretty serious knee issues last time, and I’m thinking that an orthotic insert might help to mitigate some of that knee pain. (I’m also training more). My question is, is it worth it to see a podiatrist and have a custom orthotic made for me, or are the orthotics I could buy at the store of a good enough quality? Thanks in advance!
Not a good idea to ask strangers if you should see a doctor.Hi everyone! I am planning my second Camino, and seeking to right some of the wrongs I made last time, for which my body paid the price. I had some pretty serious knee issues last time, and I’m thinking that an orthotic insert might help to mitigate some of that knee pain. (I’m also training more). My question is, is it worth it to see a podiatrist and have a custom orthotic made for me, or are the orthotics I could buy at the store of a good enough quality? Thanks in advance!
I've tried both Superfeet and SOLE insoles. For me, the Superfeet are fine for wearing around town, but for hiking, and especially long-distance hiking, I prefer the SOLE brand. But that's just me -- as they say, different strokes for different folks. Either way, be sure to try them on in the store to get a proper fit for arch height and arch location. The label size may not be your size, and both brands can be trimmed to fit. A good sales person in the shoe department should be able to help with sizing. In addition, the SOLE inserts can be heated in an oven at low temperature to further custom-fit them to your feet.I don't know where you live, but here in the US you buy a good insole for about $50 called Superfeet.
Everybody is free to do with the advice people give. So whats the problem??Not a good idea to ask strangers if you should see a doctor.
Well, as a podiatrist, I advise a thorough check, but don't be pressured into hard custom orthotics. You can buy good over the counter ones everywhere. (Vasyli are good, and read the murder story ....)Hi everyone! I am planning my second Camino, and seeking to right some of the wrongs I made last time, for which my body paid the price. I had some pretty serious knee issues last time, and I’m thinking that an orthotic insert might help to mitigate some of that knee pain. (I’m also training more). My question is, is it worth it to see a podiatrist and have a custom orthotic made for me, or are the orthotics I could buy at the store of a good enough quality? Thanks in advance!
Some of are podiatrists, and some of us do walk the Camino.Everybody is free to do with the advice people give. So whats the problem??
... yes and the road to hell is paved with good intentions as wellBut we are family, and like all family's we will give conflicting advice.
Peg got tendonitis after hiking out of Leon. Lots of recovery days in Astorga and a heel cup bought at a hiking store there got her the rest of the way to Santiago.Gel (silicone)heel cups are excellent.
... yes and the road to hell is paved with good intentions as well
No! I’m referring to good intentions as not being an adequate replacement for competent advice. OkSoooo. . . those of us providing advice are sending folks to hell?
No! I’m referring to good intentions as not being an adequate replacement for competent advice. Ok
I got my toilet paper advice from Mr. Whipple.it is important to go to the professionals.
I got my toilet paper advice from Mr. Whipple.
If this be the case then we will have a great gathering there.... yes and the road to hell is paved with good intentions as well
I would go to a sports physiotherapist rather than a podiatrist because they are highly skilled at analysing gait irregularities that are causing pain. If the physio thinks orthotics would help then that's great, but I'd want to get the wider picture first.Hi everyone! I am planning my second Camino, and seeking to right some of the wrongs I made last time, for which my body paid the price. I had some pretty serious knee issues last time, and I’m thinking that an orthotic insert might help to mitigate some of that knee pain. (I’m also training more). My question is, is it worth it to see a podiatrist and have a custom orthotic made for me, or are the orthotics I could buy at the store of a good enough quality? Thanks in advance!
Great suggestion. Everything needs to be evaluated, not just the feet.I would go to a sports physiotherapist rather than a podiatrist because they are highly skilled at analysing gait irregularities that are causing pain. If the physio thinks orthotics would help then that's great, but I'd want to get the wider picture first.
The wrong orthotics can make knee pain worse if you don't have them made with the whole structure being looked at, and sometimes it can be a compromise between several conflicting requirements.
Not a good idea to ask strangers if you should see a doctor.
I am walking in Hokas this time, and I’m really liking them so far as I train! Thanks!I used to suffer from sore knees AND plantar fasciitis. My doctor sent me to a podiatrist who convinced me that orthotics are mostly hype and a waste of money with just a few exceptions. He actually told me to buy Hoka One One shoes and all my problems went away. He wanted me to eventually migrate to zero-drop shoes like Altras but I've been so comfortable in Hokas that I haven't needed to.
Which model are you using?I am walking in Hokas this time, and I’m really liking them so far as I train! Thanks!
Start with zig zag walking when you go up or down hill.
An older Austrian lady told me about 45years ago at the time that I walked for the first time in the Alpes.
Never had knee and ankle problems.
Wish you a pain free Camino
Make it another vote for zig-zagging. Saw our Group leader doing it while on Camino Inca (....42 km of steps, steps and nothing but steps.... going up and going down...) - and you figure that guy does The Trail probably every week in season. Tried it myself and had no issues!I can't echo the zigzags enough. My fit 16 year old son wouldn't listen to me about that, and decided to "put it to the old man" instead. He was hobbling in a week from tendinitis in his knee (and I had much of his pack weight in my pack while he recovered). Along with the zigzags, I recommend the "rest step" (www.active.com/outdoors/articles/hiking-technique-the-rest-step). Once you get the hang of it, you can climb even very steep hills under load without much issue for your knees.
Hi everyone! I am planning my second Camino, and seeking to right some of the wrongs I made last time, for which my body paid the price. I had some pretty serious knee issues last time, and I’m thinking that an orthotic insert might help to mitigate some of that knee pain. (I’m also training more). My question is, is it worth it to see a podiatrist and have a custom orthotic made for me, or are the orthotics I could buy at the store of a good enough quality? Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone! I am planning my second Camino, and seeking to right some of the wrongs I made last time, for which my body paid the price. I had some pretty serious knee issues last time, and I’m thinking that an orthotic insert might help to mitigate some of that knee pain. (I’m also training more). My question is, is it worth it to see a podiatrist and have a custom orthotic made for me, or are the orthotics I could buy at the store of a good enough quality? Thanks in advance!
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