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Hi, hope you have a succesful recovery.Just got home from my second round of physical therapy. I have struggled a bit with sore feet, but a tendonitis in the knee had me limping a couple weeks ago. I almost shed a tear when I was told if I want a good chance of doing the Camino, I had to start back at 2 miles day (and no pack) last week.
I have the OK to do 2.5 miles with a pack today, tomorrow and up it to five miles on Sunday. Then back on Monday to check things out.
As challenging to hold back as it is, I am following the doctor’s notes and exercises to the tee. I also requested reservations in Orison at the end of day one just to play it safe.
Things are certainly improving and strengthening supporting muscles with a stretchy band, but oh the frustration.
Having bought my airfare last November, I am pretty much committed given the cost. It seems like the Camino is getting bigger.
Having bought my airfare last November, I am pretty much committed given the cost. It seems like the Camino is getting bigger.
Just got home from my second round of physical therapy. I have struggled a bit with sore feet, but a tendonitis in the knee had me limping a couple weeks ago. I almost shed a tear when I was told if I want a good chance of doing the Camino, I had to start back at 2 miles day (and no pack) last week.
I have the OK to do 2.5 miles with a pack today, tomorrow and up it to five miles on Sunday. Then back on Monday to check things out.
As challenging to hold back as it is, I am following the doctor’s notes and exercises to the tee. I also requested reservations in Orison at the end of day one just to play it safe.
Things are certainly improving and strengthening supporting muscles with a stretchy band, but oh the frustration.
Having bought my airfare last November, I am pretty much committed given the cost. It seems like the Camino is getting bigger.
Just got home from my second round of physical therapy. I have struggled a bit with sore feet, but a tendonitis in the knee had me limping a couple weeks ago. I almost shed a tear when I was told if I want a good chance of doing the Camino, I had to start back at 2 miles day (and no pack) last week.
I have the OK to do 2.5 miles with a pack today, tomorrow and up it to five miles on Sunday. Then back on Monday to check things out.
As challenging to hold back as it is, I am following the doctor’s notes and exercises to the tee. I also requested reservations in Orison at the end of day one just to play it safe.
Things are certainly improving and strengthening supporting muscles with a stretchy band, but oh the frustration.
Having bought my airfare last November, I am pretty much committed given the cost. It seems like the Camino is getting bigger.
Just a follow up. I was able to do 5 miles on Sunday and will be working towards 8 by this weekend. The therapist has me focusing on gluts, core, abs and knee exercises. The pain is greatly reduced. I guess we should be doing more than just walking. It probably help cutting out the golf and martial arts for my knees as well until I get back home. I have been going in twice a week and 3 more appointments until I leave.
I would make sure to ask the PT about that, because mine said she did not recommend a knee brace for my tendonitis. I had worn one for about two weeks, and found that I had less knee pain walking without it than with it.You may want to consider getting a hinged knee brace, as well.
The Camino will bring out all kinds of previous sports injuries from your past.
Hi Jeanette, I too am walking September/October. For the first time in my life, I experienced knee pain while training, but to my good fortune, was referred a wonderful sports chiropractor (and extremely knowledgable in Chinese medicine). He treated it with what I think most are calling 'TK tape' which works on the fascia. On the third day, I was 90% improved. Today it is still good with just a tinge of tenderness at the knee joint, so I walk with a pair of iPow knee bands and have found no further problems. But we know the true test is yet to come. Wish you Buen Camino. MaggieThanks so much for sharing your experience, WldWil. It's very helpful to know that others are also plagued with pre-Camino injuries. I'm also in training for my September 2015 pilgrimage and started experiencing pain in my right shin. Panicked that it was shin splints, I went to a great physical therapist who diagnosed me with tendinitis of the Tibialis Anterior and showed me how I walk was contributing to muscle strain. That's a much better diagnosis than shin splints, but I've had to curtail my training schedule while I let my leg heal. It's SO FRUSTRATING. I wonder now how this will affect my ability to walk from SJPdP to Roncesvalles. Will I be fit enough? I guess I can always stop in Orissa, or take the alternate route. I'm also appreciative of everyone's recommendations to go slow and take many rests. I think that will be pivotal for those of us prone to injury.
The interesting thing is, I really didn't think I was pushing myself in my training. I guess it just goes to show how important it is listen to your body!
Hi wldwil, it's not my feet, it was my knee that I was treating here at home while training. Hard to describe in detail, one piece in an arc either side of the knew cap, then one just under the knee cap straight across….if you Google TK tape, videos you should see lots of demonstrations. I'm not having a problem anymore, but plan on taking the tape for sure.Movinmaggie, can you post how you been taping your feet?
I was cutting a piece the long ways putting it in on each side of the feet and one across right behind the toes.
Is this the product you're using, movinmaggie:Hi wldwil, it's not my feet, it was my knee that I was treating here at home while training. Hard to describe in detail, one piece in an arc either side of the knew cap, then one just under the knee cap straight across….if you Google TK tape, videos you should see lots of demonstrations. I'm not having a problem anymore, but plan on taking the tape for sure.
Yes Jeanette, that's the tape. I think you'll find many are using this now. There is also another product that some are using and that is knee straps, I think put out by iPow. I do prefer that tape, especially now that I know how much it helped me.Is this the product you're using, movinmaggie:? Looks really useful, actually. I have another appointment with my PT next week and I'll ask her about it. I'm not experiencing any knee pain now, but I do feel some stiffness and I've had knee trouble in the past. Thanks for sharing this info!
You may want to consider getting a hinged knee brace, as well.
Laurie my PT/chiropractor suggests good ol' fashion squats for this….maybe add them to your regular routine? If you do, remember to squat very slowly down and come up very slowly. It couldn't hurt. (at least I hope it doesn't:>)I've got my fingers crossed that Wldwil is off and doing fine on the Camino, but I have a new knee observation. I developed tendonitis in my knee this summer on my Camino, and though I stopped walking on July 14, the swelling is still not completely gone. I still have some pain walking downstairs. Luckily I was able to resume my exercise routine without interruption. I do the elliptical and commute on my bike, both of which are fine for my knee.
The somewhat surprising discovery for me has been that my problem may have been due in part to weaknesses in my quads. I use poles, have very well cusioned shoes, and try to zig zag down whenever I can, but this summer's descent from San Juan de la Pena to Santa Cruz de Seros was just a killer, especially when added on to some other big descents on the Camino Catalan and Aragones. I had assumed my quad muscles were in fine shape because I do a vigorous workout on the elliptical for an hour a day and bike at least 5 miles a day -- but no! A test showed that I have great endurance but little strength in those muscles, so the downhills can really be hard on my body. So I have now embarked on a serious "quad strengthening" regime and am hoping this will mean that next year's Camino brings no repeat of this year's knee tendonitis. Buen camino, Laurie
Walk on level ground if the doc approves it and wait for PT for anything more adventurous. Buen Camino, SY
Another thing that can help on the down hills is to take small steps.
And zigzagging….both for up and down. This was in an earlier thread; I learned this from the kids in India where I volunteer. We went on an outing to one of most significant temples and had to climb 108 steps! It works. Less energy spent.Another thing that can help on the down hills is to take small steps.
WldWil, glad to hear it's improving nicely……you'll be all set for next year and I'm sure pain-free.Another update... Stitches have been out for 4 weeks. I am up to 5k with no pain, but have not tried running yet. I hoe to buy my tickets for next year this week.
I have walked backwards down a hill, to relieve a painful knee.I did fine walking up, but coming down even with my walking poles I felt insecure
Laurie, I've experienced two separate pains in the front of the knee --- patellofemoral pain syndrome (aka "Runner's Knee") and patellar tendinitis (aka "Jumper's Knee") --- from backpacking over the years. They are distinct issues, with distinct symptoms and treatments. Not sure if you've recovered or not, but my prayers for your health.I developed tendonitis in my knee this summer on my Camino, and though I stopped walking on July 14, the swelling is still not completely gone. I still have some pain walking downstairs. Luckily I was able to resume my exercise routine without interruption. I do the elliptical and commute on my bike, both of which are fine for my knee.
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