[pct-l] Metatarsal issues

[Shovel Chucker]

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On Friday, July 15, 2016, Shovel Chucker <shovelchucker at gmail.com> wrote:

> Big help to me (bad neuromas at metatarsal w/ plantar fasciitis)....
>
> Extremely scientific inserts:
> https://www.footlevelers.com/traction/index.php/why-custom-orthotics
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> &
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> Bomber arch support brooks addiction:
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> http://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/brooks-addiction-12-mens-running-shoes/110196.html?dwvar_110196_color=061#start=15
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> On Sunday, July 10, 2016, Melanie Clarke <melaniekclarke at gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','melaniekclarke at gmail.com');>> wrote:
>
>> If there is too much repetitive stress on your Metatarsals, try standing
>> up
>> a little bit straighter so the center of gravity of the weight of your
>> body
>> moves back a bit, to the larger bones of the foot (which is the heel).
>> Check your posture in a mirror with a pack.  Are you hunched forward too
>> much?  Try altering this just a bit so you feel the weight of your body
>> moving towards your heel.
>>
>> Metatarsals are small delicate bones compared to the Calcaneus; which is
>> attached to strong leg bones and can deliver this load to the powerful
>> muscles and strong bones of the leg.  Metatarsals were never intended to
>> take a heavy continuous pounding.  There is no insole to remedy this or
>> magic strong enough if you have poor posture.  Watch the posture and
>> weight
>> distribution of an experienced, successful PCT hiker with a pack.
>>
>> I am a tall female and have slouched most of my life so when I started
>> hiking, I had the same problem with my Metatarsals.  Slouching also gave
>> me
>> herniated discs.  To prevent further back and Metatarsal pain, I have to
>> make sure I am maintaining proper spinal placement.
>>
>> A good illustrated book on this subject is *8 Steps to a Pain Free Back*
>> by
>> Ester Gokhale  (I have no part of her organization and do not profit from
>> this recommendation in any way except for the supreme satisfaction of
>> helping another hiker)
>>
>> Diet Plan
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Jul 10, 2016 at 3:06 PM, Sarah Spergel <sjspergel at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> > Hi Lisa,
>> > I had metatarsalgia last summer hiking the CDT so bad that I could not
>> walk
>> > without doping myself up on Ibuprofen, eventually got off trail, and had
>> > pain for a few months afterwards. Metatarsal pads helped me a lot--but
>> not
>> > the drugstore ones, which I had trouble keeping in place. I've had a
>> lot of
>> > success with Aetrex Lynco 405 orthotics--see:
>> >
>> >
>> https://www.amazon.com/AETREX-LYNCO-SPORTS-L405M-ORTHOTICS/dp/B00F2259S4/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1468188219&sr=8-1&keywords=lynco+orthotics--men's
>> > orthotics and men's shoes. No foot problems since, knock on wood. I
>> agree
>> > with others that there are few one-size-fits all solutions for feet, but
>> > these orthotics really helped me.
>> > Best,
>> > Hatchet
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > >
>> > > Message: 1
>> > > Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2016 10:08:51 -0700
>> > > From: Traveler <switchgoose at yahoo.com>
>> > > To: PCT MailingList <pct-l at backcountry.net>
>> > > Subject: [pct-l] Metatarsal issues
>> > > Message-ID: <D31ABA4C-E071-4458-9159-9DB18F9A7680 at yahoo.com>
>> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>> > >
>> > > Hi,
>> > >
>> > > Been training for my Oregon section hike coming up July 28th. Started
>> > > experiencing foot pain recently. It may be originating from my
>> > metatarsals,
>> > > but has permeated to other areas of my feet as well.
>> > >
>> > > How does one manage this while training, and even more importantly, on
>> > the
>> > > trail? Do metatarsal pads help? If so, any good recommendations?
>> > >
>> > > I recently switched to the Brooks Cascadia 10 and feel that although
>> my
>> > > feet may have been an underlying problem already, the shoes have
>> > > exacerbated the condition. Thoughts?
>> > >
>> > > Thanks,
>> > > Lisa
>> > >
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