medical/injuries

Well, I have some health issues and no room at the inn issues. My leg flaring up has really caused a problem. My husband and I are in Vila do Conde looking for a nice place to sleep tomorrow. I thought maybe I could make it to Apulia tomorrow which is about 10 miles, but I’m having trouble...

Hi everyone. I’ve done three Caminos, all with healthy legs…until now. I had knee surgery and am planning on walking in August again. Not sure how the leg will hold up, but if I was able to ice each night I might be able to get through. Does anyone know how easy it is to obtain ice, ice packs...

Multiagency rescue... Hope pilgrim concerned is OK..

One death attributed to a heart attack last week. Two pelegrinos gored, one seriously. One broken leg and many ending in Pamplona due to knee and leg and ankle injuries. Is it possible to confirm these "facts" independently Ivar? Been quite the start, if true! Moderators and more experienced...

After walking 5 hard days, slogging through rain and mud my leg was very sore and I took a rest day. Feeling better I left Tui Monday and by the end of the day can hardly walk. I can’t put any weight on it, just walking using my poles and taxis 🥲 I’m in Pontevedra and can’t sleep. I need to see...

Currently I am in Burgos resting up from a knee injury. I am not giving up the possibility of continuing on foot, but in the meantime I would like ideas of options in the event that I can not. Touring by bus and volunteering are options I have been given but sadly I don't speak Spanish and I...

Hello all, I’m a first time peregrina walking solo on the Portugues Central route. I have injured my right knee and cannot walk. I can barely hobble right now. Since the weekend is coming up I thought it might be best to try to get some medical assistance in Valença on Monday, 6 May. I am...

I and my Partner set out from Porto March 16th with the intention of reaching Santiago on or about April 1st. We reached Tui, checked into a hotel and went out to dinner. On the way back to the hotel, my partner slipped on the sidewalk and twisted her ankle. We limped back to the hotel and, next...

I have never had knee pain and my knee gave on the last hour from st jean pied de port to roncesvalles… This was yesterday. I walked 6k today and decided to rest to give it a chance to recover. Any advice appreciated! It hurts on the downhill!

Hello my friends, I’m walking the CF & have shoulder issue developing , I will be in Pamplona on the 10th. Does anyone know or can recommend a therapist? Thank you! Chuck 😊

Buenos días peregrinos. We are making our way to Santander this morning and one of our group needs some medical care. Are there any urgent cares clinics? Or any other suggestions please? Buen camino.

I have walked two Caminos now and about 7 days in on both occasions I came down with severe tendinitis on my lower shins. On the Frances, I got it on my right leg, on Podiensis on my left leg. Each time, I strapped it, rubbed in Voltaren gel, ice and elevated them, and even took a rest day...

While walking on the sand yesterday I got a small amount of sand in one shoe. I should have stopped to empty it but I didn't and today it got worse. I am now in Valladolid for two nights. Does anyone know a good place in Valladolid to go for treatment?

Hey 👋 I am panicking a little bit and I hope I can get some help and reassurance from you guys. I’ve walked the Camino in 2019 and got diagnosed with plantar fasciitis when I got home. I’ve trained the past two months with going on hikes from 8-21km, mostly on the weekends. Around Easter I...

Hi there. 6th day of Camino Portugues Coastal. For 3 days I've had pretty bad pain on the top of my right foot, right below my little toes. Resting and elevating haven't seemed to help much. I am limping along and taking buses and trains. I am in Vigo now which is a pretty big city. I'm...

Hola! I am currently on the Norte route, very close to Bilbao. It has been wonderful and beautiful, but I overdid it, and my ankles are very sore. In retrospect, I should have taped my ankles earlier and/or sent my pack ahead each day. It also took me two long days of walking to get to a place...

Hi, I’m currently in Rouget and think I may need to see a physiotherapist. Does anyone have any advice on this? Thanks!

Going through my photos and memorabilia from my CF last year at this time I was reminded of a real bright spot for me in Logrono. I was developing a very painful blister at that point. I located a friendly, wonderful podiatrist who got me right in, took care of the blister, addressed two other...

Hi all, I am going to my GP on Monday, but a bit of background: I started training for my camino this past month. I'll be doing the Camino Portugues Coastal Way at the end of April, from Porto to Santiago. This past Saturday I decided to do a long haul walk without a pack in my camino Merrell...

Hi friends, So, out of nowhere really, I've got a dose of plantar fasciitis (mild, but still). This has never happened to me before. And, i start a Camino in 7 weeks time. Not feeling joyous, let me tell you. But been to the physio who has taped me, given me a set of stretches to do etc and...