When your family is going on rides, I would skip every second ride and rest. I made a huge mistake in 2016 to go to Europe and do lots of walking and when I came back I had months of physio and I ended up later on having to use a cane for a year. If I knew how bad it would have been I would have rested more. Or alternatively get a walker or if there are rental scooters, please do yourself a favor and rent one for yourself. It will be well worth the rental and this will help the family too to bring their backpacks.
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along with magnisium leg cream It helps RLS & cramps
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I went to foster shoes to get fitted for mine. Your doctor can recommend the tightness you need.
Yes or compression socks. Just make sure their not to tight.
Yes they really do help.