The Dogmother Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Poor you Pam - who/what were you kicking? One of the thingsa bout MBTs is that you don't use your toes so much when you walk - if you're doing it correctly that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I fell over Charlie's suitcase - it was on the landing partially blocking my bedroom door and in the dark i miss judge where the bag was and I caught my foot on the wheels so much for not turning the landing light on so I didn't wake up the children It's not the wearing the MBTs that's the problem - it's more the fact that I won't be able to have them fitted this week because my foot is still very swollen and it's very painful if I touch my toe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 OUCH! Bet you said some naughty words Pam! Best wait until it's gone down then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 OUCH! Bet you said some naughty words Pam! just one or two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Would these be any good for me? 15 years ago I had my feet operated on to remove my bunions. Both big toes were broken and re-aligned and the outer part of bone was removed. This is a genetic fault in my family, I have always worn 'proper' shoes no matter how unfashioable at school My feet are still broad to say the least and I struggle to find comfy shoes. I am not athletic and don't run for anything, not even a bus (that's what taxis were invented for ) My feet are a lot better than they used to be but I am now finding that they get quite sore on the ball of my foot. Would these do anything to help that? I also have problems with a bad back, my osteopath says my posture is good but my pelvis regularly seems to shift out of alignment. Any thoughts? Pam: you have my total sympathy. I broke a toe on holiday once, all I could do was sit by the bar for a couple of days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 You'd best try some on before you decide Lucy. I understand that they are sold in a sports shop in Cov, but don't knwo which one (sorry, not much help) Personally, I'd be happier getting them properly fitted and trying them out on a treadmill before spending all that money. I know it's a bit of a schlep down the M40, but why not try a trip to Helen at Tenpoint if you can't find anything nearer. I find the sandals more comfy than the trainers myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 They fit them in the Revital wholefood shop in Stratford as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Thanks Claret and Lesley, I'll try and get to a shop and try some. It's got to be cheaper than the osteopath and surgery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 They fit them in the Revital wholefood shop in Stratford as well. I saw that they sold them there, but didn't know that they did fitting too. Lucy, it really helps if they have a treadmill as they can watch you moving and correct your gait and posture as you go. Depending on your posture and the strength of your core muscles, some people find them hard to stand up in, let alone walk; Phil's sister found them really hard work at first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Core muscles? I think I discovered at a Pilates taster session that I don't have any of those! I'll try and schedule a trip to Tenpoint. Might not be still Easter tho' Thanks for the advice, helpful as always Claret. (Might have to make another Lemon drizzle cake to cheer myself up ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 *whispers* core muscles are the ones that also affect your pelvic floor muscles, so it could have an added benefit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 That has to be the best way I can get OH to agree to buy me a pair!!! Thanks Claret!!! (I can't do quotes at the moment, not sure why, the cursor is either a grabby hand or pointing hand when I move it over someone else's text. Curious) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
