great vid! I'll definitely be taking your advice re: the inserts! 2017 I plan on doing the Tahoe Rim Trail, couple years later JMT, then a couple years later the PCT. Starting this adventure with no gear and slowly building it up. I'll be checking out all of your other videos. Thanks for the effort on putting them out!
Thanks for another great video, I know what u mean with knee pain, last hike we did about an 18 mile day, at the 10 mile mark my knees felt terrible, a little break and two Advil and I was good to go, the next morning no more knee pain, I was good for almost the rest of the trip, the human body is amazing. I still get knee pain from time to time but resting it and a good nights sleep I'm 9 times out if ten feeling great the next morning, thanks again for the video
It's amazing how you can feel like you can't take another step and then your body kicks into another gear. You have to be careful to not overdue it multiple days in a row because eventually you will bonk but you can abuse the hell out of your body on a short term basis. After many long distance hikes I've gotten better at understanding the signals my body is sending. Naproxen, cold water and especially a good nights sleep are the meds that work for me.
I cut out grain and sugar, then did a ketogenic diet and got rid of my plantar fasciitis and joint pain ..I'm 51 and hike a lot too and don't hurt anymore. I also got prp injections which helped a lot before the diet change...great info here, thanks!
I discovered a boot at Bass Pro. They are Redhead Treestand ll. These boots are so comfortable that I did a four day trip in the Cucamonga Wilderness without any break in at all! I bought them the day before I hit the trail. I did purchase a pair of Dr. Scholl's I inner soles. The Treestand ll comes in 8" and 10" styles. I use these boots for work as well, and they are waterproof. I have waded in shallow creeks and felt the coolness of the water but not the wet. Give them a try.
The problem with using arch support is that you're setting yourself up to always need arch support. The trick is to slowly build up strength in the arch by doing shorter hikes or runs with gradually less arch support
great vid.yep raised feet after walk is a must blood cir.i did 4000 miles in 9 months just training in Ireland for next challenge in bolivia,head in august solo unaided,11000 sq k desert, at 61 its going to be fun.again great vid
Another great video, thanks! I'm wearing the Merril Moabs to hike the JMT in August. I also getting over plantar fasciitis and have custom orthotics. Why not wear orthotics instead of the Sole inserts? Thanks!
If you have orthotics wear those! I had custom orthotics but they wore out after 2 years and I didn't want to shell out another $300 for them. I took those on several long backpacking trips and they worked great. The superfeet prevented the plantar fasciatus from returning but I prefer the higher arch support of the SOLES now for my arthritis which started giving me problems about 5 years after my bout with plantar fasciatus. They are unrelated problems so focus on what works for your plantar fasciatus. It took me a year to get over that but never returned for the last 6 years so there is hope. All my shoes have inserts now because I don't want to go through that again. Have fun on your JMT trip!
Ape Man, thanks for all the great info that you have put out there about hiking the JMT and hiking in general. I am heading out to tackle the JMT in a few weeks (6-27 June): Lyell Canyon to Whitney Portal. Anywho, I have a couple of questions. First, I have two set of boots that I have prepped for this hike: Moab Ventilators and Vasques (goretex). In your opinion, which would be the best option to deal with the possible snowy/wet trail conditions that I will be tackling early in the season? Also, I bought a pair of those Sole shoe inserts that you spoke of as well. Currently, I have about 100 miles on them and I was wondering how long they typically hold up. Should I buy a new set just prior to leaving, ship a new set in a resupply box, or merely press with ones I have?
Hey Shawn - You are going to have LOTS of snow travel in June. I would go with the Vasques and just air out your feet as much as you can. I would bring 3 pairs of socks instead of my usual 2 for an early season trip like this. If your feet get wet from sweat then just swap out your socks after lunch. I haven't used the Soles yet on a really long trip but I have some superfeet with 1000 miles on them and they are still fine. I would not want to break in a new pair mid hike. The inserts break in with your shoes so if you're dialed in leave it alone. Have a great trip!
I like Keen products. Haven't tried the gypsums but they are a nice boot. When you find something that works for you then stick with it. The inserts and Moabs have kept me blister free for several years so I'm happy. Thanks for the suggestion.
Again good advice. When i've been out for a long walk as in +15 km, i went too far in one go with just a few minutes of rest and i got serious blisters that prevented me from even standing up the next day. I learned to tape my feet in the Swedish army, we walked around a whole day with heavy gear and with proper preventive taping, my problems with blisters are gone. I while ago i got heat insulated soles (yeah it's a cold place to live) and they seem to have helped in some weird way they are not soft or anatomical, just a solid pad that is somewhat flexible, the only blisters i've got in them were between the toes. Btw, you remind me of Jay Leno.
Great video, I´ll hiked way to long with heel spurs. Tried stretching, massaging with special tools didn´t help. The only thing that worked for me were good insertsoles.
My SOL inserts in all shoes have been a lifesaver! My arthritis on the top of my feet is getting worse and I'm currently being fitted for some custom inserts. Very expensive unless your insurance covers it. I will continue to backpack no matter what so I'm always looking for ways to make it as tpainfree as possible. Happy trails!
I've watched a few of your vids now - Thanks for posting. After seeing your video on fears of hiking I have to check out Second Lake! What are your thoughts on combat boots? I got a pair at a surplus store years ago and I usually only did 1 or 2 trips to the sierras in the summer. The trips were multiple nights of car camping with day hikes. I liked the higher ankle support and they're water proof. I am thinking of trying something new like you mention here.
I say no to combat boots. There are so many good lightweight boots out now. I like Merrells and Keen. They are light and still give you ankle support for around 100 bucks. Second Lake is beautiful. Very crowded in the summer since it's in range of day hikers.
+BeerBackwards Yes I have - Out of necessity because their feet were covered in blisters from ill fitting boots. You could do it in Tevas I suppose but you'd have to wear socks to protect your feet from abrasions from all the dust that acts as sandpaper to your feet. I love flip flops and usually bring a pair for around camp. I air my feet out whenever I can. To me the risk of injury is too high to hike in flip flops. Not good support, lots of sharp rocks and sticks around and easier to take a bad step in. There are plenty of good lightweight very breathable cross trainers or super lightweight boots.
It all depends on your foot and what activities you do. A lot of people are going with cross trainers but some of us older folks need better arch support. I prefer light hikers which only last a season or two of hiking but they are comfortable. I'm partial to Keens and Merrells. I like the breathable moab ventilators - not the waterproof version. The correct hiking shoe, insert, and sock combination should result in no blisters. All feet are different but get your feet measured to make sure you are getting the right size.
Great info as usual Ape Man. I'm soaking it up. One point I'm sure you intended to make. Ideally, remove your boots for feet/socks/boots O & M near a stream, creek, river, snow etc. if it presents itself somewhere halfway through the day. Dunk your feet for pleasure but also because the water will significantly bring the swelling of your feet down so your boots fit nice, clean, and comfortable. I've had friends remove boots when we take-five and they're usually miserable trying to fit swollen feet into D sized boots 5 minutes later. I'm not positive but the discomfort alone must exponentially raise the risks for blisters. Were your orthos that failed "Good Feet"? I'm thinking about them but the approx. $400 plateau turns me off. Equals 10 pairs of Soles. Keep them ants marching on the JMT, Yeti. Turbo-charged Lee Majors style Titanium knee T minus 71 days. Surgical hospitals are glacial. And no Farrah. Sigh.
I wish. Lots and lots of sports in my younger days. Blew out my ACL at 30 playing softball. I’m convinced I mostly destroyed my knees and cartilage from road running. I used to run a lot. Should have done trail or track running instead of the knee destroying asphalt!
@@ApeMan Thanks for the reply. I have been hiking a lot for the last 30 yrs and have been overweight for most of that time and I tend to like the difficult terrain. Meniscus was going south about 10 yrs ago but no damage to articular cartilage at that time. Going back to the doc next week for Xrays and am worried I am bone on bone. Both knees have been giving me problems lately. I am 57 close to your age. Working on losing some weight but want to see what is left of my knees so I know where I am at. I am interested to see how long your new knee lasts with the heavy use your are putting on it. I hope it lasts a long time.
Bone on bone doesn't mean you have to have knee replacement, soon anyway. You will have swelling so anti inflammatories and compression knee braces keep that in check. Use your hiking poles correctly to take pressure of your knees. The synvisc or euflexxa injections worked well for me but varies greatly by individual. I have an appointment next week to get cortisone injected into my non surgical knee. I do not recommend that until you have exhausted all other options because it can degrade the joint faster. To me that's a last resort option. Unfortunately I have reached that point which is also different for everyone. For me it's when the pain interferes with my enjoyment and is constant and not just a nuisance. I plan on pushing my new joint very hard but within reason. Running is out and jumping and high impact stuff I'm very careful. Hiking 15-20 miles can be done with a small bit of caution. I'm doing an off trail trip in 3 weeks so that will be interesting. Don't let your crappy knees limit you but by let a professional guide you and not some internet rando! Happy Trails!
You make Plantar fasciitis sound like nothing more than a nuisance; it is extremely debilitating and painful. Only after 6 weeks has my pain diminished to a tolerable level where I am even able to walk short distances. A walking stick helped as much as gel sole implants and shoes with good arch support. Stretch exercises and low dye tapping of the foot also helped; but it is a slow healing process. (Age 72)
On a side note, my plantar fasciitis cropped up after a 17 mile hike; I don't know what i would have done had it occurred half-way through. For that reason, I bought a wooden hiking stick to help reduce pressure on the feet.
I have to admit (giving the devil his due) the shoes I was wearing were woefully inadequate, probably 10 years old, no heel, worn sole. So new hiking boots were in order and apparently a good idea to replace them with a new pair after a year or so
I've been told I have a very high tolerance to pain. I didn't mean to make it sound insubstantial. I suffered from it for 2 years and had to have cortisone injections in my feet before every trip in order to go backpacking. After trying all the gels and gimmicks I finally went to a podiatrist and forked over the bucks to have custom orthotics made and only then was I cured after several weeks of using the orthotics. Calf stretches all day also helped a lot. I now use SOLS inserts in all my footwear and try to wear quality shoes with good arch support. I also suffer from severe osteoarthritis in both feet, knees and shoulders and finally got a total knee replacement 3 months ago. Knee 2 will be done in 2-3 years. I'm already hiking pain free on the new knee and I'm noticing all my other pains more now because my worst pain has been fixed. My advice now for anyone suffering from PF is to go immediately to a real foot doctor, not a foot store in a mall. I have a job where I'm on my feet all day every day and I found I could stretch it out every day in the morning and be able to tolerate it the rest of the day. It was always the same intense pain for 2 years in the morning though until I finally was treated by a doctor. I'm now looking at some foot fusion surgery for both feet because of the constant pain on the top of my feet. I will never let a podiatrist do the surgery though. I'm a firm believer in ortho doctors. My daughter had her foot ruined by a botched bunion surgery from a podiatrist hack. The solution from 10 doctors was toe fusion including Buster Posey's surgeon. She ended up having the Stanford football surgeon reconstruct her foot best he could and it's held together for 5 years but is far from pain free. She still backpacks and runs still which were a priority for her and she chose pain over loss of motion and function. I guess I passed on my bad foot genes and she was also an athlete and runner which took it's toll. Everyone is different and I was lucky and relieved when the orthotics finally cured me. I wish you luck in defeating this debilitating "nuisance". I'm rubbing Capzasin arthritis lotion on my aching feet right now. Getting old sucks! Let me know anything else that is working for you. I'm so desperate I'm taking green lipped mussel powder tablets everyday for my foot pain. It seems to help even if it may be a placebo affect. Xtendlife brand is what I am using and you have to have it shipped from New Zealand. I'll try anything if it helps me continue to be able to hike. Happy Trails!
Thanks. I think mine is finally coming to an end after about 6 weeks with nothing more than taping and stretching. Least ways, I hope nothing more is required. Took an extended hike of 7 miles the other day, but still painful with a loss of gait and pacing. Used a hiking stick which helped. Sorry to hear the extent of your foot pain and surgery,
I'm still hiking so life is good. Hiking poles have been my savior. It takes a lot of pressure of your feet. I highly recommend giving them a try. They are super light and can be used in combination with some tents for a nice ultralight setup. I got planter fasciitus from standing on a hill for 2 weeks doing a tree survey about 5 years ago. Once cured the inserts and better shoes have kept it from coming back. I still am in the habit of doing calf stretches throughout the day while working which I think is key in keeping PF from coming back. Good luck!
Firstly, it's his channel. You get outta here!! ;) Secondly, yes it could have been shorter, but it also could have been less entertaining and informative.
Very informative. Thanks for taking the time!
Thank you for all this important info about foot care , we learned alot and will apply it on our up and coming back pac trip , Thanks !
Very good advice... thanks!
great vid! I'll definitely be taking your advice re: the inserts! 2017 I plan on doing the Tahoe Rim Trail, couple years later JMT, then a couple years later the PCT. Starting this adventure with no gear and slowly building it up. I'll be checking out all of your other videos. Thanks for the effort on putting them out!
Thank you for this video! I am prone to blister and can handle walking for 2 to 3 days but longer was a real concern. Cute pup in the back
Thanks for another great video, I know what u mean with knee pain, last hike we did about an 18 mile day, at the 10 mile mark my knees felt terrible, a little break and two Advil and I was good to go, the next morning no more knee pain, I was good for almost the rest of the trip, the human body is amazing. I still get knee pain from time to time but resting it and a good nights sleep I'm 9 times out if ten feeling great the next morning, thanks again for the video
It's amazing how you can feel like you can't take another step and then your body kicks into another gear. You have to be careful to not overdue it multiple days in a row because eventually you will bonk but you can abuse the hell out of your body on a short term basis. After many long distance hikes I've gotten better at understanding the signals my body is sending. Naproxen, cold water and especially a good nights sleep are the meds that work for me.
Great video! Sharing with my Scouts working on Backpacking MB.
+Christopher Brennan Cool. I have actually given a backpacking presentation to the scouts before. Hope it helps.
Thanks buddy!
I cut out grain and sugar, then did a ketogenic diet and got rid of my plantar fasciitis and joint pain ..I'm 51 and hike a lot too and don't hurt anymore. I also got prp injections which helped a lot before the diet change...great info here, thanks!
I discovered a boot at Bass Pro. They are Redhead Treestand ll. These boots are so comfortable that I did a four day trip in the Cucamonga Wilderness without any break in at all! I bought them the day before I hit the trail. I did purchase a pair of Dr. Scholl's I inner soles. The Treestand ll comes in 8" and 10" styles. I use these boots for work as well, and they are waterproof. I have waded in shallow creeks and felt the coolness of the water but not the wet. Give them a try.
The problem with using arch support is that you're setting yourself up to always need arch support. The trick is to slowly build up strength in the arch by doing shorter hikes or runs with gradually less arch support
great vid.yep raised feet after walk is a must blood cir.i did 4000 miles in 9 months just training in Ireland for next challenge in bolivia,head in august solo unaided,11000 sq k desert,
at 61 its going to be fun.again great vid
Great info:
Another great video, thanks! I'm wearing the Merril Moabs to hike the JMT in August. I also getting over plantar fasciitis and have custom orthotics. Why not wear orthotics instead of the Sole inserts? Thanks!
If you have orthotics wear those! I had custom orthotics but they wore out after 2 years and I didn't want to shell out another $300 for them. I took those on several long backpacking trips and they worked great. The superfeet prevented the plantar fasciatus from returning but I prefer the higher arch support of the SOLES now for my arthritis which started giving me problems about 5 years after my bout with plantar fasciatus. They are unrelated problems so focus on what works for your plantar fasciatus. It took me a year to get over that but never returned for the last 6 years so there is hope. All my shoes have inserts now because I don't want to go through that again. Have fun on your JMT trip!
Ape Man, thanks for all the great info that you have put out there about hiking the JMT and hiking in general. I am heading out to tackle the JMT in a few weeks (6-27 June): Lyell Canyon to Whitney Portal. Anywho, I have a couple of questions. First, I have two set of boots that I have prepped for this hike: Moab Ventilators and Vasques (goretex). In your opinion, which would be the best option to deal with the possible snowy/wet trail conditions that I will be tackling early in the season? Also, I bought a pair of those Sole shoe inserts that you spoke of as well. Currently, I have about 100 miles on them and I was wondering how long they typically hold up. Should I buy a new set just prior to leaving, ship a new set in a resupply box, or merely press with ones I have?
Hey Shawn - You are going to have LOTS of snow travel in June. I would go with the Vasques and just air out your feet as much as you can. I would bring 3 pairs of socks instead of my usual 2 for an early season trip like this. If your feet get wet from sweat then just swap out your socks after lunch. I haven't used the Soles yet on a really long trip but I have some superfeet with 1000 miles on them and they are still fine. I would not want to break in a new pair mid hike. The inserts break in with your shoes so if you're dialed in leave it alone. Have a great trip!
Great video, thanks for all the advice. Have you tried the Keen Gypsums? They have good arch support.
I like Keen products. Haven't tried the gypsums but they are a nice boot. When you find something that works for you then stick with it. The inserts and Moabs have kept me blister free for several years so I'm happy. Thanks for the suggestion.
Again good advice.
When i've been out for a long walk as in +15 km, i went too far in one go with just a few minutes of rest and i got serious blisters that prevented me from even standing up the next day. I learned to tape my feet in the Swedish army, we walked around a whole day with heavy gear and with proper preventive taping, my problems with blisters are gone.
I while ago i got heat insulated soles (yeah it's a cold place to live) and they seem to have helped in some weird way they are not soft or anatomical, just a solid pad that is somewhat flexible, the only blisters i've got in them were between the toes.
Btw, you remind me of Jay Leno.
Don't change it if it's working. If it's hot and you get sweaty it could be a problem though. It's a lot hotter here.
Great video, I´ll hiked way to long with heel spurs. Tried stretching, massaging with special tools didn´t help. The only thing that worked for me were good insertsoles.
My SOL inserts in all shoes have been a lifesaver! My arthritis on the top of my feet is getting worse and I'm currently being fitted for some custom inserts. Very expensive unless your insurance covers it. I will continue to backpack no matter what so I'm always looking for ways to make it as tpainfree as possible. Happy trails!
omg, this video gave me blisters on my brain ! lol
I've watched a few of your vids now - Thanks for posting. After seeing your video on fears of hiking I have to check out Second Lake! What are your thoughts on combat boots? I got a pair at a surplus store years ago and I usually only did 1 or 2 trips to the sierras in the summer. The trips were multiple nights of car camping with day hikes. I liked the higher ankle support and they're water proof. I am thinking of trying something new like you mention here.
I say no to combat boots. There are so many good lightweight boots out now. I like Merrells and Keen. They are light and still give you ankle support for around 100 bucks. Second Lake is beautiful. Very crowded in the summer since it's in range of day hikers.
Thanks for the quick reply! I've got an REI within 10 miles of me. I'll get sized and check out a lighter pair of boots.
Thanks for all the info! I wonder though. have you ever seen someone hike in flip flops?
+BeerBackwards Yes I have - Out of necessity because their feet were covered in blisters from ill fitting boots. You could do it in Tevas I suppose but you'd have to wear socks to protect your feet from abrasions from all the dust that acts as sandpaper to your feet. I love flip flops and usually bring a pair for around camp. I air my feet out whenever I can. To me the risk of injury is too high to hike in flip flops. Not good support, lots of sharp rocks and sticks around and easier to take a bad step in. There are plenty of good lightweight very breathable cross trainers or super lightweight boots.
i use the green in superfeet,
Can you suggest a good hiking shoe for woman? Thank you.
It all depends on your foot and what activities you do. A lot of people are going with cross trainers but some of us older folks need better arch support. I prefer light hikers which only last a season or two of hiking but they are comfortable. I'm partial to Keens and Merrells. I like the breathable moab ventilators - not the waterproof version. The correct hiking shoe, insert, and sock combination should result in no blisters. All feet are different but get your feet measured to make sure you are getting the right size.
Thank you very much. REI next stop
Great info as usual Ape Man. I'm soaking it up. One point I'm sure you intended to make. Ideally, remove your boots for feet/socks/boots O & M near a stream, creek, river, snow etc. if it presents itself somewhere halfway through the day. Dunk your feet for pleasure but also because the water will significantly bring the swelling of your feet down so your boots fit nice, clean, and comfortable. I've had friends remove boots when we take-five and they're usually miserable trying to fit swollen feet into D sized boots 5 minutes later. I'm not positive but the discomfort alone must exponentially raise the risks for blisters. Were your orthos that failed "Good Feet"? I'm thinking about them but the approx. $400 plateau turns me off. Equals 10 pairs of Soles. Keep them ants marching on the JMT, Yeti. Turbo-charged Lee Majors style Titanium knee T minus 71 days. Surgical hospitals are glacial. And no Farrah. Sigh.
I assume you trashed your knees hiking and backpacking?
I wish. Lots and lots of sports in my younger days. Blew out my ACL at 30 playing softball. I’m convinced I mostly destroyed my knees and cartilage from road running. I used to run a lot. Should have done trail or track running instead of the knee destroying asphalt!
@@ApeMan Thanks for the reply. I have been hiking a lot for the last 30 yrs and have been overweight for most of that time and I tend to like the difficult terrain. Meniscus was going south about 10 yrs ago but no damage to articular cartilage at that time. Going back to the doc next week for Xrays and am worried I am bone on bone. Both knees have been giving me problems lately. I am 57 close to your age. Working on losing some weight but want to see what is left of my knees so I know where I am at. I am interested to see how long your new knee lasts with the heavy use your are putting on it. I hope it lasts a long time.
Bone on bone doesn't mean you have to have knee replacement, soon anyway. You will have swelling so anti inflammatories and compression knee braces keep that in check. Use your hiking poles correctly to take pressure of your knees. The synvisc or euflexxa injections worked well for me but varies greatly by individual. I have an appointment next week to get cortisone injected into my non surgical knee. I do not recommend that until you have exhausted all other options because it can degrade the joint faster. To me that's a last resort option. Unfortunately I have reached that point which is also different for everyone. For me it's when the pain interferes with my enjoyment and is constant and not just a nuisance. I plan on pushing my new joint very hard but within reason. Running is out and jumping and high impact stuff I'm very careful. Hiking 15-20 miles can be done with a small bit of caution. I'm doing an off trail trip in 3 weeks so that will be interesting. Don't let your crappy knees limit you but by let a professional guide you and not some internet rando!
Happy Trails!
@@ApeManThanks for the advice. If you are in the middle Tennessee North Alabama area look me up. I can show you some good trails to visit.
30 minutes.....
You make Plantar fasciitis sound like nothing more than a nuisance; it is extremely debilitating and painful. Only after 6 weeks has my pain diminished to a tolerable level where I am even able to walk short distances. A walking stick helped as much as gel sole implants and shoes with good arch support. Stretch exercises and low dye tapping of the foot also helped; but it is a slow healing process. (Age 72)
On a side note, my plantar fasciitis cropped up after a 17 mile hike; I don't know what i would have done had it occurred half-way through. For that reason, I bought a wooden hiking stick to help reduce pressure on the feet.
I have to admit (giving the devil his due) the shoes I was wearing were woefully inadequate, probably 10 years old, no heel, worn sole. So new hiking boots were in order and apparently a good idea to replace them with a new pair after a year or so
I've been told I have a very high tolerance to pain. I didn't mean to make it sound insubstantial. I suffered from it for 2 years and had to have cortisone injections in my feet before every trip in order to go backpacking. After trying all the gels and gimmicks I finally went to a podiatrist and forked over the bucks to have custom orthotics made and only then was I cured after several weeks of using the orthotics. Calf stretches all day also helped a lot. I now use SOLS inserts in all my footwear and try to wear quality shoes with good arch support. I also suffer from severe osteoarthritis in both feet, knees and shoulders and finally got a total knee replacement 3 months ago. Knee 2 will be done in 2-3 years. I'm already hiking pain free on the new knee and I'm noticing all my other pains more now because my worst pain has been fixed.
My advice now for anyone suffering from PF is to go immediately to a real foot doctor, not a foot store in a mall. I have a job where I'm on my feet all day every day and I found I could stretch it out every day in the morning and be able to tolerate it the rest of the day. It was always the same intense pain for 2 years in the morning though until I finally was treated by a doctor. I'm now looking at some foot fusion surgery for both feet because of the constant pain on the top of my feet. I will never let a podiatrist do the surgery though. I'm a firm believer in ortho doctors. My daughter had her foot ruined by a botched bunion surgery from a podiatrist hack. The solution from 10 doctors was toe fusion including Buster Posey's surgeon. She ended up having the Stanford football surgeon reconstruct her foot best he could and it's held together for 5 years but is far from pain free. She still backpacks and runs still which were a priority for her and she chose pain over loss of motion and function. I guess I passed on my bad foot genes and she was also an athlete and runner which took it's toll.
Everyone is different and I was lucky and relieved when the orthotics finally cured me. I wish you luck in defeating this debilitating "nuisance". I'm rubbing Capzasin arthritis lotion on my aching feet right now. Getting old sucks! Let me know anything else that is working for you. I'm so desperate I'm taking green lipped mussel powder tablets everyday for my foot pain. It seems to help even if it may be a placebo affect. Xtendlife brand is what I am using and you have to have it shipped from New Zealand. I'll try anything if it helps me continue to be able to hike.
Happy Trails!
Thanks. I think mine is finally coming to an end after about 6 weeks with nothing more than taping and stretching. Least ways, I hope nothing more is required. Took an extended hike of 7 miles the other day, but still painful with a loss of gait and pacing. Used a hiking stick which helped. Sorry to hear the extent of your foot pain and surgery,
I'm still hiking so life is good. Hiking poles have been my savior. It takes a lot of pressure of your feet. I highly recommend giving them a try. They are super light and can be used in combination with some tents for a nice ultralight setup. I got planter fasciitus from standing on a hill for 2 weeks doing a tree survey about 5 years ago. Once cured the inserts and better shoes have kept it from coming back. I still am in the habit of doing calf stretches throughout the day while working which I think is key in keeping PF from coming back. Good luck!
28 minutes to say what could have been said in 8! Outta here!!
+Biguls I agree totally. Just like shooting the breeze around the fire with a man that has twice the years wisdom I do
fuck outta here then Charles Edward Renshaw.... this is good info from a seasoned backpacker.
Firstly, it's his channel. You get outta here!! ;) Secondly, yes it could have been shorter, but it also could have been less entertaining and informative.
I bet Charles is the kind of guy who slides down the middle, shortcutting switchbacks while on the trail.
Thejoeb I bet Charles has never set a foot out there.