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Believe it or not, i “cured” my plantar fasciatis by taking large doses of vitamin b12...cannot recall where i got that tip, but it worked and i dont think it will hurt you to try it.Hi there,
I left SJPDP over a month ago and I'm only half way. About a week into the Camino I started experiencing pain in the arches of my feet, tight and sore and burning. If I wobble on a rock or have to go up hill it's like walking on glass. I start the day ok and about ten km in I have to stop. Every day. I have thrown money at the problem. I have bought new lighter walking shoes, some walking sandals, some expensive insoles. I have tried everything and I am about ready to give up.
Has anybody got any suggestions or ideas? I'm so disappointed at the moment as I haven't enjoyed this Camino at all because of the pain, well the pain and the awful food.
Thanks
Aoife
I once suffered from plantar fasciitis. The ONE stretch which quickly cured it after months of pain was this: pull your foot up toward your shin as far as you can, then gently stretch your toes in the same direction. It stretches that muscle that runs along the arch of the foot. It resolved the problem in a couple of days. I continue to do it daily and it has never returned. That muscle gets torn and then the scar tissue is less flexible so continued stretching is important. (The advice came from an online podiatrist and I'm forever grateful!)
One other thing to consider is ice massage - you can use a water bottle that is frozen for this.
Here is a link:
https://eliminateheelpain.com/massage-therapy-for-plantar-fasciitis
Buen camino...may your pain ease, and soon!
There is great advice posted already for your feet and have have to stretch my feet every day even at home. However, give the food another chance. Spanish food is real and fresh and some old guy is always in the back peeling the potatoes. You just need to make a change from ordering the pilgrim menu which is their version of fast food and tailored to the pilgrim. Ask a Spanish person where and what they would eat. I was lucky enough to make a Spanish friend who took me award winning restaurants and simple bars off the Camino where I found beautiful delicious food. Another idea is to join other pilgrims and cook some of your meals. Your feet will not heal without fruits and veggies which are sadly missing from the pilgrim menu. And if all else fails to increase your enjoyment you can brag to others--I am a true pilgrim because I continued my journey suffering like the thousands before me, yet I kept faith knowing the joy I will feel when I enter the cathedral .Hi there,
I left SJPDP over a month ago and I'm only half way. About a week into the Camino I started experiencing pain in the arches of my feet, tight and sore and burning. If I wobble on a rock or have to go up hill it's like walking on glass. I start the day ok and about ten km in I have to stop. Every day. I have thrown money at the problem. I have bought new lighter walking shoes, some walking sandals, some expensive insoles. I have tried everything and I am about ready to give up.
Has anybody got any suggestions or ideas? I'm so disappointed at the moment as I haven't enjoyed this Camino at all because of the pain, well the pain and the awful food.
Thanks
Aoife
I second the notion of plantar fasciitis. Get some KT tape and tape accordingly. Thee is a YouTube on how to. Best of luck!!Hi there,
I left SJPDP over a month ago and I'm only half way. About a week into the Camino I started experiencing pain in the arches of my feet, tight and sore and burning. If I wobble on a rock or have to go up hill it's like walking on glass. I start the day ok and about ten km in I have to stop. Every day. I have thrown money at the problem. I have bought new lighter walking shoes, some walking sandals, some expensive insoles. I have tried everything and I am about ready to give up.
Has anybody got any suggestions or ideas? I'm so disappointed at the moment as I haven't enjoyed this Camino at all because of the pain, well the pain and the awful food.
Thanks
Aoife
Yes! Did the same thing. Hobbled around with plantar fasciitis for ages. Also good to get a golf ball and roll sole of your foot all over it. Massage with natural anti-inflammatory balm....It hurts but breaks up the scar tissue. No quick fix though..if it is both feet it is more likely to be plantar fasciitis than stress fracture.I once suffered from plantar fasciitis. The ONE stretch which quickly cured it after months of pain was this: pull your foot up toward your shin as far as you can, then gently stretch your toes in the same direction. It stretches that muscle that runs along the arch of the foot. It resolved the problem in a couple of days. I continue to do it daily and it has never returned. That muscle gets torn and then the scar tissue is less flexible so continued stretching is important. (The advice came from an online podiatrist and I'm forever grateful!)
...I started experiencing pain in the arches of my feet, tight and sore and burning. If I wobble on a rock or have to go up hill it's like walking on glass...
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