Wellness

[muttmom]

Freeze a bottle of water then roll your foot over it.  It works better than a tennis ball.

[HonnyBrown]

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@muttmom wrote:

Freeze a bottle of water then roll your foot over it.  It works better than a tennis ball.

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Oh, muttmom, that sounds painful!  I don't do well with ice on my skin.

[adelle38]

It's possible you have tendonitis. Ice is always good. You could also try flexing and stretching your calves.

[feline groovy]

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@adelle38 wrote:

It's possible you have tendonitis. Ice is always good. You could also try flexing and stretching your calves.

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Hi adelle.  8) 

I've missed seeing you, as well as TripleK (kitty kat kay).  Hope you're both doing OK.

[adelle38]

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@feline groovy wrote:

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@adelle38 wrote:

It's possible you have tendonitis. Ice is always good. You could also try flexing and stretching your calves.

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Hi adelle.  8) 

I've missed seeing you, as well as TripleK (kitty kat kay).  Hope you're both doing OK.

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I still post on the new Pancake thread on Pet Lovers occasionally but the new format drives me bonkers.

Hope you're doing OK.

[HonnyBrown]

Adelle, thank you!  I actually do some of those stretches when I lift weights, 2-3 times a week.  I injured my achilles a few years ago.

It's not tendonitis because it's not a constant pain.  It's an occassional ache.

[sueinsf]

If you want to try something topical, I recommend Topricin Foot Therapy Cream.  Also good to use before you workout or hike.  You can usually find it at Amazon.

[HonnyBrown]

Thanks sue!  I'll look into it.

[adelle38]

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@HonnyBrown wrote:

Adelle, thank you!  I actually do some of those stretches when I lift weights, 2-3 times a week.  I injured my achilles a few years ago.

It's not tendonitis because it's not a constant pain.  It's an occassional ache.

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Last year I had Achilles tendonitis and it wasn't constant pain. The podiatrist diagnosed it as tendonitis and the stretches helped over time. If you injured it once, it could be a flare up. In any case, ice and stretches should help.

[HonnyBrown]

adelle, my achilles pain was constant and it took a long time to heal  That's how I got in the habit of doing the stretches.

UPDATE: we went hiking yesterday at lunch.  I wore my hiking shoes because the trails were mucky from the rain.  I didn't get any blisters or discomfort, so I think they are good to wear.  My arches feel good.