As all the young ones plan their outfits for Ultra, my friend and I are testing out footwear. It's a big day - last year we covered 26 km, dancing and jumping in the crowds for 9 hours. It's so fun but my feet are really giving me trouble. It's almost embarrassing how much this comes up in our conversations.
I think I have plantar fasciitis or some sort of arch problem. I'm doing exercises with the spike ball, wearing flamingo feet and testing out all different shoes and inner souls - anything to get foot wear that will cope with 8 or more hours of energetic dancing.
There was a question on twitter asking what was the one menopause symptom you'd get rid of, and for me, it's the feet thing. I hobble first thing in the morning and if I lie down to watch tv at night, when i get up I'm limping all over the place.
I can still do my 11km walks but I worry I'm on limited time.
So, send me your tips - I have a month to get it all in order.
As I started writing, I was reminded of this song in The Wiz. It's very much all my feels. Funny what lies dormant in your brain until recalled.
Ouch! That sounds painful, Lydia! A friend of mine has foot problems (possibly due to her MS), and she's found Hoka shoes (recommended by her podiatrist) to be the most comfortable. You can also get advice on appropriate insoles from a podiatrist - or even custom insoles. I'd definitely recommend seeing one. Hope you get some relief soon and are able to enjoy the upcoming event!
ReplyDeleteHehe, "Slide some Oil to me!" 😂😁 - yes, from a certain age we all need to be oiled better.
ReplyDeleteOver time, plantar fascitis made walking and dancing difficult for me too (and Edi had the same problem when running). I think it mainly affects people who have been walking, running and dancing a lot all their lives... Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) helped both of us. However, it took longer than a month for me (Edi was faster and no longer has any problems) and I still have to stretch the tendon every day if possible and wear orthopedic heel spur insoles. This has helped me a lot so far, even though I can definitely feel the tendon on some days.
Fingers crossed! 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
I can relate to your feet issues. I broke my heel in August and it is still bothering me. The bone has completely healed but the ligaments are a mess and my foot is still painful, swollen and stiff. Hope you can find some insoles that help your foot. My husband found some comfort for his plantar fasciitis from rolling is foot over a frozen bottle of water. And stretching his Achilles, calves, even lower back and hips. And a steroid shot. Good luck to you.
ReplyDeleteAmy, I've no idea why you comments don't appear here, but do appear on the backend (which is where I read them!). I was coming to say I was at primary school with a girl who had one leg shorter than the other and needed an operation. I didn't think about it at the time but I'm now wondering what they actually did??
ReplyDeleteI had plantar fascitis 2 years ago - it was painful. My Dr recommended that I go for hikes or trail walks rather than a flat walk - something about the uneven ground. I am trying hard to get hiking fit - I can now manage 5km easily but bit ready to jump to the 10km yet.
ReplyDeleteGreat songs and I had plantar fascitis three years ago and my doctor recommended a series of foot stretches.
ReplyDeleteI had plantar fasciitis. Ouch. My sympathies.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck to you figuring out your relief for your feet. I get sore feet some times but nothing major so I have no experience to offer you. Thanks for joining the party and introducing me to some new music. ;)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds very painful but, I think, you are on the right road. I have always had issues with my feet. I need to wear good supporting shoes plus I wear hiking boots when I do a lot of walking because I need the support. I wish I could walk that long but I can't. You are doing everything well, I wonder if placing your feet in an Epson salt bath will help? The music is good...I forgot about the Wiz...love that actor..can't remember his name but he was on all the game shows and talk showd.
ReplyDeleteI'm a senior citizen and I've observed, with my body, that it takes longer to heal from anything. Your body changes with age, true, but it's a good thing that you are still doing that dancing - the expression "use it or lose it" is truth. Epsom salts is not a cure but my podiatrist has recommended those kinds of soaks. Good shoes are a must.
ReplyDeleteHi Lydia, ouch - you have my sympathy! I've had and probably still do have Plantar Fasciitis and it's no joke! At the moment my main problem is in my right heel. The pain is worse when I've been off my feet for a while and then get back on them. I don't know the magic wand formula to fix the problem. I wear birkenstocks around home. Whenever I go anywhere that requires a lot of walking I wear Frankie4 Sneakers which have fantastic arch support and good cushioning. Hope you can find something to help you enjoy a night of dancing! Thanks for linking up with #WWWhimsy ! xo
ReplyDeleteYes, it's worse when you get up for sure. And I've got Frankie4s which are good to a point but don't seem to cut it for the dancing (there's a lot of jumping at festivals...)
DeleteFoot pain is not good Lydia and I feel for you with your plans for dancing for hours coming up. I've had that too and find it's worse when i've worn flat sandals, then I just wear my Skechers on the following days and it seems to get better. Lots of good advice in the comments so I hope you can find the right shoes or insoles to help. #teamwwwhimsy
ReplyDeleteThat sounds painful nd frustrating for you Lydia. I'd love to be able to give you a magic cure but can't. The only thing I could suggest is perhaps to see a podiatrist, who may be able to help. and Don't wear high heels!
ReplyDeleteYes, I don't wear heels much at all anymore!
DeleteI find that as I age my feet hurt more and more too even with "good" shoed and insoles. I do find that walking on flat paved surfaces make it much worse than trail or even mountain hiking.
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