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Hi Scooter, as already stated .Just got into Zubiri, hobbling after twisting my ankle and then walking 13 kilometers on it. It is a bit swollen and I am applying ice but it is extremely uncomfortable to put any weight on it. I will try to find a doctor tomorrow morning to get the best advice for this disappointing situation, but also wondering if anyone has any other ideas. Thanks in advance.
It really depends on how bad a sprain it is. If minor/ moderate sprain you could expect to weight bear and continue your walk - still expect pain though. With severe sprain, there is more trauma to ligament, and you will not be able to walk. I had severe sprain, which kept me on crutches for 2 weeks, severe pain, swelling, ecchymosis. Small fracture on base of foot - although this was minimal problem compared to sprain.I am in the same boat a bit farther down the camino and taking some rest days. Ankle improving a bit. I bought a great brace at a pharmacy. Does anyone have any advice about being able to get back walking with a brace and walking stick or poles and moving slowly? I hope my Camino is not over.
Sorry to hear of your injury. If you haven't got poles already, after doing all of the above and giving yourself time to rest it, try to get a pair of poles as this will take some of the weight off your ankle and also help the extra stress on the ankle knee and hip joints on the 'uninjured' side which take up the slack when you're limping.
Think about getting your backpack taken by a carrier service to alleviate weight balance issues when you start back on the road.
Can I ask what kind of footwear you were/ are wearing? After a sprain heals there is sometimes a tendency for that ankle to be a little weak so, if not wearing ankle supporting boots already, maybe think about getting a pair at the Decathlon store etc in Pamplona. I know this would present the 'breaking in the boot's issue but-as you'll most likely be walking more slowly over shorter daily distances for a bit-you'd have an opportunity to break them in 'gently'.
Take care.
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