Getting used to orthotics

[redbird]

I saw a podiatrist yesterday, because of odd recurring ankle pain (which has been happening for a few hours at a time, but not every day).

They took x-rays of both ankles and my right foot (the pain has been worse on that side), and found no fractures. I do have arthritis in my right big toe, which affects how I walk, but doesn't seem to be the issue here.

The podiatrist confirmed the nurse practitioner's diagnosis of mild tendonitis, and said it's likely be cause my calf muscles are so tight. I came home with a pair of orthotics, which I am supposed to start by wearing part-time, and instructions for stretching.

I left the orthotics in my shoes longer than the suggested hour yesterday, because I ran a few errands and stopped for brunch before coming home. That seemed okay, and I'm at about an hour and a half so far today.

I am easing into the stretching: the instructions are explicitly that my shoulders and arms, not my legs or feet, should be doing the work, and I don't want to strain my right shoulder. (I'm supposed to do five minutes twice a day, and managed three yesterday and not quite four today.)

Also, if it's not better in two weeks, I should call, but I should keep doing the stretches indefinitely, though maybe not spend this much time on them when it's maintenance.

Comments

[sammason.livejournal.com]

This sounds promising. I hope it works for you.