Posted by Shes_InItForTheMoney on April 28, 2011, at 14:55:43
In reply to Re: walking poles/hiking poles » Shes_InItForTheMoney, posted by floatingbridge on April 27, 2011, at 18:38:17
> Cool, Jay. I want run it past my osteopath first because I have carpal tunnel, too. (When it rains, it pours.) But that you feel that much weightbearing stress reduction sounds fantastic.
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> There is a brand that pops up when I first Google the poles--I forget what, but they have angled grips that reduce grip stress and make straps unnecessary. Try
> those?
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> Yeah, shoes. Mine are so beat. But I might be looking at orthonics anyways. Thanks for the reminder :D
>You are very welcome. The ones I have are a bit older of a model...from about 5 years ago. They are kinda like a 'ski pole' type. But I have heard of those newer ones that have better grip design and such. Most importantly you have to feel as comfortable as possible, so I'd definitely go for the newer design ones. Usually your local specialty footware store should carry all of the good quality orthotic stuff too. I am having some really good success with a particular cross-trainer Nike model shoe that ran me about 180 bucks, plus the insert was another 300 dollars, and I can walk the furthest yet than I ever have in comfort. Add the walking poles, and it is just wonderful exercise. Now I don't feel like I am in such intense pain even after walking for an hour. Before, I could barely put in a half-hour of walking and not feel like I just ran the Boston Marathon. lol. It is all based on good science, too, as they know so much about orthotics. And I am developing arthritis in my legs and back (like you said...when it rains it pours..haha) and this also helps quite a bit.
Especially for us on medications, I still have a ways to go, but brisk walking (esp. with poles and the shoes) can make it easier to lose those pounds put on by meds. Let me know what you find...how you make out..
Jay :)
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