LOL. Yes. I just went anyway..........
Get good medical advice. Take it easy.........look after yourself. And don't worry.....
I started last year with Achilles Tendonitis in both feet. (too much road walking during training) And a strained back...
Both are still with me. And we leave again for the Camino in a few weeks. I'm not going to worry about it. Last year I learned how to cope, so I know what to do this year to keep myself moving. Will it be uncomfortable? Yes. But I have learnt how to minimise the pain, warning signs to look out for, the importance of doing the right thing (breaks, hydration etc).
You know, I was actually glad that I started my Camino last year with an injury. I think 'someone' knew that I would approach it like a Bull at A Gate, and that I needed to be slowed down a bit!
Well it certainly worked. My expectations reduced, to the extent that my goal each day, was just to 'make it' through another day. And every day I gave thanks that I had been able to do so. And day by day, the kilometres fell away............and I got there.
You'll be fine. Just get some professional advice on the best way to deal with the 'injury'. Stretching, taping, what ever it takes.
My wife and I were at the Physio last week, and will have another check before we leave. She is walking with Plantar Faciitis ...poor girl. But I am as prepared as I can be I think to help her make the journey in a physical sense. Medication advice from Doctor. Stretching advise and orthotics from Physio.
I even got the Physio to show me how to tape her feet if required. Sure it won't be a professional job, but it will help if required, and there is no Physio around.
He was surprised when I said I learnt how to tape my own Achilles problem. (Taught by a great Physio in Ponferrada).
I explained to him that when you are 'stopped' half way up a mountain and 4 hours walk from the next town, or maybe 3-4 days from the next town that 'might' have a Physio, who else is going to do it for you? It was always 'good enough' to keep me going till the next 'professional' taping I could find. Though it did raise a few smiles one day when I taped my shins with duct tape
But it worked!
Oh. and a couple of other
little gadgets that I'll be taking this year.......... for my wife.
A dog training toy! Think of a Knobbly rubber rolling pin. And it only weighs about 50 gms! Perfect for rolling under the foot as a massage at breaks to help with Plantar Faciitis.....
And.........The 'kitchen sink'.....
From Sea to Summit. a 10 litre kitchen sink that weighs 49 grams! Perfect for an icy foot bath to reduce inflammation.
I used ice a lot on my heels, but this will be even better I think.... Fill from a stream, cold bottled water at a cafe., from a Font.........whatever....
So back to your question!
Yes I walked injured. And I learnt to cope, as you will
Buen Camino.
