kt tape

[malingerer]

5 weeks to go and practically crippled with arthritis left side particularly knee! not amused so booked my hostal in seville for 16th sep and waved confirmation at myself in the mirror! "That'll larn ye!" i shouted just before my neighbour donned the white coat!
then rediscovered spool of kt tape in one of the many hidey holes i keep for camino gear. this time round i paid attention to the video and put it on most carefully. IT WORKS. OH JOY! OH BLISS! THE PAIN STILL THERE but i'm walking. i wonder how much truth there is in old wives tale about us sufferers telling the change when our knees play up before the rains? eh? it would be nicer to just hang the weather forecasters!
uk media telling of large fires in Caceres region so stay vigilant, stay safe and buen camino!

the malingerer

 

[Anniesantiago]

Honestly, gentle walking HELPS my arthritis.
Just take it slow and remember, there's no shame in taking a bus or taxi part way.
Hang in there and Buen Camino!

 

[gracethepilgrim]

Yes, Annie. It takes only a few days walking and all my backaches disappear. It happens every camino. If I kept walking I could probably save a fortune in osteo bills

 

[ricitosdeplata]

@malingerer, Great you found something to help your knees. I have some knee problems so I'm bringing some kinesio tape with me. I know everybody says don't bring this or that because you can get it in modern Spain but read a post about someone having trouble getting it on CF even in a couple of bigger cities. I'm going to be on Vdlp starting from Almaden de la Plata on 9/17, so might see you.
Buenos Camino!

 

[Bobbi]

5 weeks to go and practically crippled with arthritis left side particularly knee! not amused so booked my hostal in seville for 16th sep and waved confirmation at myself in the mirror! "That'll larn ye!" i shouted just before my neighbour donned the white coat!
then rediscovered spool of kt tape in one of the many hidey holes i keep for camino gear. this time round i paid attention to the video and put it on most carefully. IT WORKS. OH JOY! OH BLISS! THE PAIN STILL THERE but i'm walking. i wonder how much truth there is in old wives tale about us sufferers telling the change when our knees play up before the rains? eh? it would be nicer to just hang the weather forecasters!
uk media telling of large fires in Caceres region so stay vigilant, stay safe and buen camino!

the malingerer

I have been "training" and today the weight of the full pack started to cause slight pain in my knee and I am leaving in 20 days! As a 55 year old with a relatively newly minted knee replacement I loved reading your post which gives me hope and I especially enjoy your turn of phrase. I have decided that I will do my very best but most importantly go at my own pace.