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Yes, it seems that most farmacias sell crutches.I don't quite understand this comment. If you can't hire crutches or get them for free as a visitor to Spain you can surely buy them? You can get them from about 20 EUR a piece in Bilbao or Santander. Get better soon!
Oh, bad luck, @becface!
If you haven't already done so, consider getting a medical assessment to see if you have done more than simply spraining the ankle.
Here's a video from a few PTs on how you can begin to assess this for yourself:
Then take care of treatment and rehab...:
http://www.aofas.org/footcaremd/how-to/foot-injury/Pages/How to Care for a Sprained Ankle.aspx
If it is possible to be walking distances, the Ingles is a lovely 5 or 6 day camino...
Absolutely. That video has info on the 'red flags' that might indicate a more serious injury, but if it doesn't improve with several days of rest, go see someone anyway.But, I would not self diagnose! Get yourself to a physiotherapist (P.T.) or health center (Centro de Salud) to have your ankle checked out.
The boots might give you a false sense of security as far as protecting your ankles. Read @davebugg comments on response #18 in this thread: https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/rigid-soles-on-boots.57644/#post-656125I'm lucky, I don't have any experience with foot, ankle or knee injuries but I purposely brought boots to give me an
I think I wrote about my first attempt on CF about a dozen timesAn assessment would indeed be recommended, especially if no improvement is noted after a week (assuming you are at least following the RICE rule).
But, I would not self diagnose! Get yourself to a physiotherapist (P.T.) or health center (Centro de Salud) to have your ankle checked out. There are different degrees of sprain and depending on the severity other advice will be given.
p.s. I am a physiotherapist
The boots might give you a false sense of security as far as protecting your ankles. Read @davebugg comments on response #18 in this thread: https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/rigid-soles-on-boots.57644/#post-656125
Lugo to santiago just over 100 kmI’m devastated to say that I hurt myself on day one and had to pause my Camino.
It’s been a week so far and to there is little improvement. Mainly due to the fact that spain doesn’t hire crutches, so Im not healing fast.
Im currently in Bilbao, and will go to Santander today to continue resting.
My question is; is there any shorter and easier alternatives for a one week Camino in the first weeks of October? Any recommendations? I have to pick up my pay mochilla from Corerros in Santiago by the 12th October.
I’m devastated to say that I hurt myself on day one and had to pause my Camino.
It’s been a week so far and to there is little improvement. Mainly due to the fact that spain doesn’t hire crutches, so Im not healing fast.
Im currently in Bilbao, and will go to Santander today to continue resting.
My question is; is there any shorter and easier alternatives for a one week Camino in the first weeks of October? Any recommendations? I have to pick up my pay mochilla from Corerros in Santiago by the 12th October.
FYI DaveBugg left for his camino today ...so I believe he currently in transit. https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/airport.58035/post-663156I see that our Resident EMT has not visited this thread so far. Watch for Davebugg or PM him for specific treatment on the road.
If I may offer some advice, as it has been 10 days, I believe that alternating hot / cold every half hour and resting for no more than 2 hours before restarting hot / cold rotation, will speed up recovery.
Next, as you are on the Norte, an option would be to check to see where to start, about 25 or more km East of A Coruna. Starting there, walking to A Coruna and then the 75 km to SdC, will make 100 km and qualified for the Compostela.
Seek out davebugg to see if he can help that ankle back into a more usable condition.
Buen Camino!!!
I ended my camino just days ago in Pamplona. Didn't make it far. But...I know I'll finish it someday. For now, I took a bus to Barcelona as all of Spain is new to me and moved up my flight back. I'm happy that I started in St. Jean for the views and experience but it certainly did a number on me and I'll be starting in Pamplona next time.
I see that our Resident EMT has not visited this thread so far. Watch for Davebugg or PM him for specific treatment on the road.
If I may offer some advice, as it has been 10 days, I believe that alternating hot / cold every half hour and resting for no more than 2 hours before restarting hot / cold rotation, will speed up recovery.
Next, as you are on the Norte, an option would be to check to see where to start, about 25 or more km East of A Coruna. Starting there, walking to A Coruna and then the 75 km to SdC, will make 100 km and qualified for the Compostela.
Seek out davebugg to see if he can help that ankle back into a more usable condition.
Buen Camino!!!
FYI DaveBugg left for his camino today ...so I believe he currently in transit. https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/airport.58035/post-663156
I think you are correctI believe Dave said he would not be posting on his Camino? If I am wrong, please correct me! I am hoping we hear about his progress on his Camino soon
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