Menopause Matters Forum
General Discussion => This 'n' That => Topic started by: kerrieann on June 30, 2013, 09:22:04 AM
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anyone wear fit flops i have heard they can be good for low back ache when walking ?
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Not in my case, I have a bad back and really flat shoes make it worse.
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Kerrieann I wear fit flops al the time in summer, I have two pairs, when I first started wearing them, it make me ache more in the legs and lower back, this has gotten better and I noticed that they do firm up legs and tummy if you walk a lot. I don't think it has improved my hip and sacro illiaac joint that much though as I still have it but not to the degree it was six months ago.
Due to the ibuprofen scares I have stopped taking it ( not sure if this is a good thing or not)
What I have started taking is Boron ( started a month ago) and what I have found is my two little fingers that that had started aching and clicking have cleared up, from what I have read hip and lower back pain can take longer. Here is some info
http://actualcures.com/pain-relief-boron-hip-joint-pain-relief.html
There is an awful lot of evidence to back Boron up and if you go to Google scholar you will find scientific research and conclusions.
It also increases estrodiol and testosterone and can act like an HRT for post menopause women. Its a cheap mineral to take and the cheapest is at Holland&Barrett, the dose is 3mgs a day.
These are the fit flops I wear the most as they have an elastic band strap, the others can be a bit uncomfortable on the top of your foot as they are not made very wide, you can get them on amazon
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41vJw4dgPTL.jpg)
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silverlady sounds interesting iam having terrible pain in my hips gp said it coming from lower back and iam waiting to start a course of physio i cant take anti inflam as i have a sensitive stomach and also take blood pressure meds and was told they can stop them working properly i hate taking any meds to be honest as i seem to get side effects from almost everything i have been using a magnesium oil spray for around a week havent noticed any benefit yet but i think these things take a while will have a read about the boron though thanks kerrie
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Flip flops are dangerous ::) ....... many children have cut their toes as they stub them against pavements/kerbs - they were banned in School :o - also if they 'flip flop' they do NOTHING to aid posture or help bad backs ......... watch people in the street when you next go to town to see how badly/not they walk and what they have on their footsies ;)
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Flip flops are dangerous ::) ....... many children have cut their toes as they stub them against pavements/kerbs - they were banned in School :o - also if they 'flip flop' they do NOTHING to aid posture or help bad backs ......... watch people in the street when you next go to town to see how badly/not they walk and what they have on their footsies ;)
They're taking about FIT-Flops CLKD. They're different to flip-flops. They are higher off the ground and have more support.
I have 2 pairs and I've also had a lookey-likey pair (half the price) from a shopping outlet place and they were fine too. Skechers are almost identical and similar price and I've had a pair of those too. At the moment I am wearing Clarks version of FitFlops and they're comfy too.
I don't really believe all the claims they make about these sandals but I honestly do find them very comfy and they suit me anyway.
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Ohhh! Fit flops I have never heard of.....nor can I wear the toe posts...ouch!
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Oh dear fit flops, flip flops :)
Heres the science http://www.cloggs.co.uk/icat/fitflops_science
Flip flop the kind we wore in Singapore including the Singaporians, , they were were plain and made of cheap rubber and cost about 1dollar
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e4/Blue_flip_flops_on_a_beach.jpg)
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just had a look at the link and saw some crocs sandals i had a pair a few years ago before i started suffering with the hip pain when walking now they were really springy and soft to walk in researching this footwear business it seems that what we need is something which is not hard and flat for your feet now i dont quite understand that as i was once old barefoot is best ?
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You are right kerriean barefoot is good for us, its odd that I have no problem with it (well on grass and sand which is a good workout) but
wearing completely flat shoes like Ballerinas can be a bit of a strain.
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ive always walked around the house and garden barefoot but when i saw a chirpractor a few months ago she said my feet were flat :( so i have been wearing birkenstocks all day because they have a footbed and i thought i was doing the right thing now i wonder if iam
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Birkenstocks are OK have a read of this http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/156196-Sandals-for-Flat-Feet
http://hbaqueen.hubpages.com/hub/Birkenstock-Sandals-The-Perfect-Sandals-For-Flat-Feet
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I HATE anything between my toes - :o - sand, grass, fingers, socks, flip flops ::)
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silverlady where do you get all your interesting links from :) ive been quite engrossed looking at all these sandals thanks kerrie
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So you may not have to buy new sandals after all. I have Birkenstocks as well as Fitflops. If you look at Fitflop website they are not all toe thong styles.
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Tried fit flops on in shop but they hurt my toes. I find my crocs are most comfortable, after my expensive trainers that is!
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what type of trainers do you have milliemoo ?
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Asics, but be aware there is a huge price/quality range. I bought a pair that cost around £35 to replace the ones I had originally (reduced in Sports Direct, presumably because no young trendy person wanted to wear lurid green trainers!) but they were useless so i went back and bought a more expensive pair that "felt" like the ones I'd worn out.
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i like trainers but in the summer my feet are always too hot for anything but sandals if my feet are hot iam hot same as if my feet are cold then iam cold :)
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When I bought trainers I went to a running shop even though I don't do running. They checked out my walking in stocking soles. I have a low arch so was told to buy trainers with support. Now here comes the technical bit. On the instep of good trainers there is coloured strip on the outside of shoe. The lower your arch the longer the strip needs to be. Sorry can't find a picture to show you, so hope you understand my gist.
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ohh, that's interesting :)
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Found a pair similar to mine on American site. Can't put on here as prices given but if you google footlocker, then look at Asics women's GT 1000, then look at further images. That shows a grey strip on instep. It is very long so should give most support. Hope that helps.
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cubagirl thanks i have just been on footlocker uk and can see the ones you mean they have them in two diferent colourways are they comfy and do you wash yours ?
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I have found them comfortable. Erm never washed in machine - too scared. I've just cleaned as I've gone along. You should try before you buy though as they are not cheap.
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yes will try first there is a footlocker not far from us x
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Try & see if someone can advise you properly though. Do you have running shop near you? It really makes a difference with proper advice. If I hadn't gone to one here, I would probably have wasted money on cheap trainers. There are so many different types these days to choose from.
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cubagirl yes actually i am thinking of seeing a chiropodist re a problem with my foot so i may seek advice from them i would think they can advise on footwear x
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Try & see if someone can advise you properly though. Do you have running shop near you? It really makes a difference with proper advice. If I hadn't gone to one here, I would probably have wasted money on cheap trainers. There are so many different types these days to choose from.
True. Most good sports shops do gait analysis. A couple of years ago I needed trainers and I went on the machine and it advises which type you need. From the selection, I chose Asics and they were perfect from day one. I don't wear them too often because I wear my walking boots on long walks as they are supremely comfy. Just on very hot days if I'm going on a long walk I wear them because they have a mesh top and allow air in. :)
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I think seeing a Podiatrist (Chiropodist) is a good idea kerrieann.
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yes i think so too, gone are the days when i can wear lovely flat strappy sandals :( need to be advised what will help my flat feet ;D ;D
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I am going to make an appointment too, to see a Podiatrist too I have just found one http://www.chorleychiropody.co.uk/ not too far away.
Its interesting that the lower limbs and feet can cause quite a few problems.
On a good note today I woke up with no discomfort and aching in lower back and side.
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yes silver lady i too woke without too much groin and hip pain :) but last night by 11 my hips felt like they where burning tried spraying a freeze spray when i got to bed but its difficult knowing where to spray as i dont know where the pain is coming from so sprayed lower back and outside of hips :)
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I get burning pain down the front of my thighs in the night. It is so severe that I can't even call out :o ........ referred pain from the sciatic nerve probably >:(