Pain

As my PCT came nearer my greatet fear was that my arthritis of the joints, right knee and left hip would prevent me from walking.
Already 10 years ago Margot encouraged me to not give up on my knees and do regular low impact sport. This worked well and as long as I move regularly, things are more or less OK.
Well! The only sports of the last 7 months has been sitting in our SPRINTER as we drove through Arabia. This only aggravated my hip which joined the arthritis club just before we left.
The first days of the PCT were hell! While the joints did well during the day, at night they "came back to roost" keeping me awake all night. But now, as I walk, both hip and knee are getting better and better, despite the heavy pack and long distances.
At night I sometimes have to move the joints to relieve the pain.
BUT I AM WALKING!
Also the pain in my back from carrying the pack has disappeared as my back has become stronger and stronger.
Arn't our bodies something incredible!
Thank you dear body, my best buddy.Read more