[pct-l] Metatarsal issues

[Traveler]

Hi,

I just wanted to thank everyone who responded to my feet/metatarsal questions. Although I haven’t had the time to respond to each individually, I have really appreciated the feedback and have learned a lot. I did an 8 mile training hike yesterday using some of the techniques and suggestions provided and had no pain. Whew! 

Thanks again!
Lisa

> On 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
> 
> 
> 
>> 
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>> Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2016 10:08:51 -0700
>> From: Traveler <switchgoose at yahoo.com>
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>> Subject: [pct-l] Metatarsal issues
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>> 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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