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Post Camino Foot and ankle issues- What to do?

meisterbalogna

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Hello!

I just finished the Camino Frances and it was incredible! Everything I´d hoped and more. I had my fair share of physical woes through out and especially in the last week and a half with the decline coming down from O´Cebreiro and after. Because of all of the downhill action my ankles, achiles and knees are really bothering me (even after a few days with no walking after Finisterre) and I´m curious what to do if this persists.

When I get home, who should I see? A Podiatrist? Physical Therapist? Just regular PCP? Any suggestions would be most welcome and I´d also love to hear any suggestions on how to help myself in the meantime. I´m currently starting my day by stretching the feet and ankles and applying ibuprofen cream.

Thank you!
Joan
 
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Rest, ice, and massage. If you are not better in a couple of weeks, then professional advice probably will be worthwhile. Unless something is broken, it all should be transient. That repetitive stress is a son-of-a-gun, isn't it? Martin Sheen never had a problem, though...
 
RICED
rest
ice
elevation
compression
drugs (NSAIDs)

and stretching too


i usually go to a specialized sport massage therapist --AFTER acute injury or inflammation --first and they are excellent at referring to podiatrist if needed.

CONGRATULATIONS!
 
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Add compression and elevation to this mix if you can. This might be a simple compression bandage or other strapping, and then sitting with your feet up.

Arrange to see a physiotherapist when you get home if the problems persist.
 
Indeed if pain or loss of function persist visit a physiotherapist. Kinesiotape (cure tape,etc. depending what they call it where you come from) does wonders, very different from your standard sports tape. But I am of course biased !

Cheers,
LT (MSPT)
 
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