by Lee Welton | Mar 8, 2020 | Common Aches and Pains, trailside fitness, Uncategorized
Hiking With Plantar Fasciitis Hiking with plantar fasciitis is no picnic! While there can be many causes for plantar fasciitis, this post will focus mainly on the calf muscle and its role in foot motion. Most hikers that have plantar fasciitis will likely have tight...
by Lee Welton | Jul 23, 2019 | Common Aches and Pains, trailside fitness, Uncategorized
How Will You Deal With Pain While Hiking? Are you wondering how you are going deal with aches and pains while hiking? It’s true that you will most likely face some aches and pains on your hike, but it’s important to know how to manage them beyond aspirin...
by Lee Welton | May 15, 2019 | Common Aches and Pains, trailside fitness, Uncategorized
Posterior Tibialis Tendonitis Posterior tibialis tendonitis can be a real pain while hiking! It’s not a big muscle in terms of mass, but it is extremely critical for hiking on rocky terrain and having a stable foot and ankle. The posterior tibialis is an...
by Lee Welton | Mar 28, 2019 | Common Aches and Pains, trailside fitness, Uncategorized
Shin Splints and How to Manage Them Shin Splints are also known as Medial Tibia Stress Syndrome. The tibia, (shin bone) absorbs a lot of the ground impact with each step you take. The tibia ever so slightly bends backward with the ground impact. When it does, it...
by Lee Welton | Nov 26, 2018 | Common Aches and Pains, trailside fitness, Uncategorized
Knee Pain Going Downhill? Nearly 60 percent of Appalachian hikers surveyed said they experienced sore knees during their hike. Why do your knees hurt more going downhill than up? What can you do to help them ache less? Learn a few tips here that can really help save...
by Lee Welton | Nov 21, 2018 | Common Aches and Pains, trailside fitness, Uncategorized
Foot Numbness During A Thru Hike Foot numbness during a thru hike is quite common. Excessive pack weight and footwear play a key role, and today, we’ll discuss the causes of foot numbness and ways you can reduce your risk. What Causes Foot Numbness? Numbness...
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