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Tincatinker

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I have a flight booked tomorrow, 11 June, for Madrid. And all the train times and stuff to get to Leon. I have the lightest pack I can scrape together and still have a change of knickers. My Osteopath tells me my back will never get better; that is that the weakness in my sacroiliac is permanent and if my back goes into spasm as it does from time to time it will hurt. Exercise is good he says, so I'm going to take some exercise. I'm going to give the Salvador / Primitivo another go. Carefully.

I've been learning some new Spanish: "Tengo una debilidad en mi sacroiliaca"," Tengo un fuerte dolor en la espalda baja", "Hay un osteopata" and "Necesito un fuerte analgesico". (verifications of translations gratefully accepted)

I'm not one of the technically connected so I won't be posting, or moderating, much for a few weeks.

The pull of the Camino is so strong. Wish me luck.

Tinca
 
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Hope you enjoy the journey, that your back gives as few problems as possible and that you have some steps filled with joy Buen Camino
 
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Tinca, I do indeed wish you luck and sending good wishes to help you on the Way. Your presence on the forum will be sorely missed but in a good cause.
 
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.. if all else fails, and you can't recall those lengthier Spanish phrases, you might try this: Me duele. It worked wonders for me (with near-constant sacrum pain), especially when I couldn't muster up anything else.
By the way, I personally tend to ignore the words of anyone who make such pessimistic claims ('never..'). I would suggest that you trust in, and be guided by, your own body.. maybe another Camino is just what you need! I would, however, recommend a daily bit of gentle stretches and child pose for good measure. Buen y salud Camino Tinca
 
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Great to hear you are improved Tincatinker we have just finished the Ingles and left a stone just after Sigüeiro on our last day, one for you and one for wayfarer. We remembered how fortunate we were at each waystone on the Way as we said your names to think of you both back home. Buen Cammino mate take it nice and steady
 

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Go well Tinca....walk safely, take things slowly, enjoy your surrounds, and may your back 'play nicely' and carry you forwards each day with no pain. Buen Camino.
 
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Get better soon Pat you deserve to make the journey yourself soon, and thank you for the gratitude we felt on our journey it flourished with every kindness we received.
 
Tinca,
I'm sending my best wishes to you on your journey. In addition to child's pose, as Healing Pilgrim advises, perhaps some ice, too, at the end of your walk each day? I'm sure you know best what works for you. May your journey be blessed. Buen Camino!
 
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Wow! Thanks guys. Bit misty-eyed now (I expect its the bubbles in the Mahou). Seriously, thank you all. I can feel the lift sometimes on the stiffer bits (if you'll pardon the pun).
Have made it to Pajares, hence the internet access and the cold Mahou from the vending machine. I will never disparage walking poles again. I have always been an advocate of slowly does it but now I'm moving proper slowly and loving every minute of it. Two hours to climb to Ender's lovely cross today, even slower going down and not a minute wasted - so many flowers, so much bird song, so many opportunities to just be bl**dy grateful.

I have been using Child pose, it is a great stretcher and relaxer, and ice on the calves and knees which are working harder than usual as my back is still sulky (doesn't like surprise moves) and these last two days I've been sure to lay flat on my back in some mountain meadow, knees up, feet flat and listen to the universe unfolding. The Camino del Salvador is exquisite, please don't tell any-one...
 
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Tinca, I'm so glad you posted to let us know how you are doing. I've been thinking about you and hoping. Take care of yourself.
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You are so right that being "forced" to slow down on the Camino Salvador does nothing but enhance the experience. So happy that you are able to enjoy this amazing Camino. Lots of beauty still to come ! Buen camino, Laurie
 
Buen camino Tinca.....when you catch us, be sure to introduce yourself (we're the four kids in blue shirts and mama trailing along behind taking pictures)
 
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Relating to this from ´14:
How is your SI these days.
I have just recently experienced the fury of my misaligned design flaw in my left part of my hip after 2 sucessful caminos, and is now undergoing treatment.. It just flared up one day when traveling on a train and is now wrecking my sleep...

Blessed be the Osteopaths and Chiropractors of this world in their curative, cruel practicies !! I hope they can put all my money to some good use !

What is your experience on the road, do you do exercises every day on the Camino and do you have special attention to which bed you use !?

I usually carry 10 - 12 kilos and use poles
 
Hi Stivrander, I'm still hiking!
I do do regular-ish yoga and other exercises to build and maintain core strength. I try to avoid carrying more than 6kg! And I ask the gods to look kindly on this old pagan.
I wish you a rapid return to comfort and health. And urge you to take another look at your packing list
Good luck amigo
 
Xactly, problem is I am going on DdlP with long stretches and being Scandi I pack for contingencsies...
But I will try.
thanx
 
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@Stivandrer I also urge you to try to lighten that load. Particularly because of the long stretches. On my last camino (the Madrid) I managed to significantly lessen my stuff by using the "don't pack your fears" principal. It worked. Having just finished, as I unbacked, I realised there are still a few things I could have done without.
 
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the drill can be repeated ...
 
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