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Tape your heels! Stickiest ever.
If you already have blisters, put one of those small circular bandaids over it first, then tape over that so it doesn't rip it off when you remove.
A good haircut might be the best cost/benefit ratios.
There are posture fixers on amazon for like $20 which can help. Just wear it like 20 minutes a day i believe https://www.amazon.com/Posture-Corrector-Men-Women-Truweo/dp/B07DKHTKP3/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=back+straightener&qid=1600190031&sr=8-3
Nice pic! tell her to remember exactly where her blisters were and tape some of this magic on those spots before your next big hike!
It is the first I have tried. The underarms can get uncomfortable if you need it as badly as I do (and are overly active—I’m generally not), so feel free to do some independent research if that sounds like a concern.
Edit: Also, an added bonus is that I can breathe more easily. It definitely makes sense though, as the diaphragm can expand and contract the way it is designed to instead of mashing against organs 😅
I have this one and I feel it helps. I wear for about an hour a day most days.
I also recommend looking up some stretches for posture and hips (it’s all related) and doing them regularly. I know it’s helped me a ton!
I just wanted to share what's been helping my pregnancy carpal tunnel in case anyone is suffering from it like I am. I went from my hands randomly falling asleep to waking up all night long in pain with my hands completely asleep, and not getting blood flow back to them for at least 10 minutes at a time.
I bought 2 of these splints along with Biofreeze which I put on right before bed. So far they've been great and I've only woken up a couple of times when my arm was in a really weird position. Ice also works when they start throbbing during the day. Pregnancy is fun! 😆
I got this one off Amazon. I'm up walking 3-5 miles a day for work, and it's helped a ton. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0113WE0QS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_JCRTWCAHJMJCWGQ6B6CN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I got this one from Amazon and I’ve been loving it!!
AZMED Maternity Belt, Breathable Abdominal Binder, Back Support, One Size, Beige https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0113WE0QS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.nf1Cb21J1YVQ
If you're talking about the knuckle to your thumb yeah that happens to me by my Canik tp9 elite combat.
One thing you can do is get hiking tape and tape that spot prior to shooting. It's called leuko tape on amazon. Don't tape it if it's already broken skin or blistered, the tape will rip it up worse.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08J2CLYXW/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=A1THZZUXLKI2OP&psc=1
I love these things. The adhesive stays attached to my masklab.us KF series masks, so I can remove the mask and re-use. It stays very adhesive too, even though I have oily skin over my nose.
I gained a ton of weight over quarantine, and my back was starting to look like Trisha’s from working from home. I got this and it saved me!
https://www.amazon.com/Posture-Corrector-Men-Women-Truweo/dp/B07DKHTKP3
On Socks.
- Cotton socks should be illegal, even for everyday use. They are good for making puppets, but should not go on feet.
- Quality socks last 3-10x as long in everyday use, so factor that into the price. On the trail cotton socks will take forever to dry, will stink unless you disinfect them, and will turn "crispy" when air dried instead of machine dried.
- Cotton socks have much higher friction against your skin than wool or poly blends, so you are much more likely to get blisters.
- Cotton socks retain a ton of moisture, which increases the friction even more. Nobody would want to wear wet jeans, but somehow people put up with clammy, sticky cotton socks.
- $30 for two pairs of Darn Tough socks (or something similar) is probably the best dollar spent per happiness gained of all the equipment you will bring.
Leukotape : Buy a roll from Amazon, and put some pieces onto wax paper. Cut into useful shapes with a pair of scissors. Store in a plastic baggie.
I am 36.5 weeks and also have a herniation in the same spot.
Buy yourself THIS maternity belt (highly reviewed on amazon). You'll thank yourself as you get bigger. I wear it every day and if I ever forget I can tell immediately in the difference in pain. Before my bump was super big I just wore it when doing a lot of walking/standing, now I wear it all the time.
I have been going to physical therapy throughout the pregnancy and that has helped a lot. My therapist is actually a prenatal/pelvic floor PT specialist, too. I have pregnancy approved excercises that I do to strengthen my back and hip muscles, which help a lot but don't get me wrong - you're in for some pain and discomfort that will likely be worse than the average pregnant person's because of your situation. My physical therapist also recommended I get this Sacroiliac joint belt as because of my herniation my pelvis is misaligned (or maybe my pelvis misaligned caused my herniation, who knows) and therefore she said I was at extra risk for SPD. Lo and behold, I started getting SPD symptoms as early as 11 weeks!
So now, I wear the SI joint belt and the maternity belly brace daily. Before the past month or so, I just wore them when I was walking/standing a lot (my husband and I refer to the combo as my 'sausage casing,' it's hilarious).
This helped me before a marathon last October: Pro-Tec Athletics IT Band Compression Wrap https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000G34VV0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_18KNYHS55V31MRBTX84T?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I'm not especially large busted but I do have a bad habit of rolling my shoulders forward. For the past couple of years, I've used a shoulder brace to keep my shoulders back and it's made a world of difference in my posture while riding. It's just a light brace that slips around each shoulder and gently keeps them back. This is the one I have -
It's comfortable and has helped a lot. (hope it's okay to post the link)
I started seeing a chiropractor who specializes in prenatal care and it was the first thing she told me to get when I started seeing her at 26 weeks. This was the specific belt she had me get: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0113WE0QS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_BV55R1VP215C6M0C1KDP?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
TBH I use it mostly when I’m working from home but she advised wearing it as much as possible. It’s fairly thin so you could easily wear it underneath clothes. The other thing she said that’s important is the placement. The belt should be low (not high on your belly). She said how the model is wearing it in the product photo is wrong, it should be lower. Hope that helps!
https://www.amazon.com/AZMED-Maternity-Breathable-Abdominal-Support/dp/B0113WE0QS this is what I’ve been using since week 15. I’m showing but it’s not huge. I’m 5’5” about 135 pounds at this point I guess (haven’t been weighed in a few weeks) Maybe there’s something better but it works for me.
My husband bought me on early on from Amazon after it was suggested by my doctor. It's a simple wrap with a velcro closure in the back. It's one size fits all and I felt it was a bit snug initially, but it's stretched and definitely helped, particularly on days where I have been out and about and more active. I ordered a breast pump through my insurance with the help of aeroflow and also applied through them for a belly band that my insurance covered (I'm in the US). The one they sent is Motif brand and definitely higher quality and easier to put on (esp now at 32 weeks). I'll include links to both below.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0113WE0QS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_D3V.FbNV8WJ68?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
To add to your tape thing, I've done this for my winter hiking boots and at times regular runners when needing to break them in, etc. I have found that Leukotape is the best, stuff sticks like crazy, stays on forever(I've left it on for 3+ days w/hiking w/o issue), and is mostly waterproof. For me at least it generally prevents or stops those heal blisters from forming.
My only gripe with it is that the glue does not work well in the cold. So I either need to apply in the car or warm up a section of tape on the trail. Not a big deal and happens to most tapes below 20F.
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Another trick is to cut off useful sized strips and put them onto some other sticker paper(say from stamps etc) and keep those in your first aid kit. Then you don't have to carry the entire roll.
I tried something like this when I was younger but thought it was dumb and didn’t wear it often. It did help a little.
I am 24 weeks today and just bought a belly band off of amazon. I work in a school and am on my feet for most of the day. On monday i had to go home early cause was I was so uncomfortable. Now that i have one, i cant imagine going through the day without it! it just feels like extra support and im in much less pain by the end of the day.
this is the one i got: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0113WE0QS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I just ordered the top one on Amazon since I'd like relief as soon as I can get it.
AZMED Maternity Belt, Breathable Abdominal Binder, Back Support, One Size, Beige https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0113WE0QS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-2oaBbP3XQ1VD
I had SI pain, then sciatica pain and now just lower back pain in general. I started wearing my belt at 12 ish weeks when I wasn't even showing. I bought this one from Amazon AZMED Maternity Belt, Breathable Abdominal Binder, Back Support, One Size, Beige https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0113WE0QS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Xm7XBbSEJEZSK (Sorry I'm on mobile). My pain never disappear but it felt way worse when I skipped a day of wearing it so I recommend it.
Each kit is specific to the person and the trip, but if I'm only taking care of myself, and only out a few days, I'm carrying the following: Lighterpack from GSMNP trip (scroll down to FAK). Most of that is blister prevention and treatment. The Leukotape, tincture of benzoin, and scissors are key. Leukotape is a brand name, and it's good stuff. Amazon link (not an affiliate, just a happy user) Combined with the tincture of benzoin (both an antiseptic and an adhesive), you can treat a blister well, and have the Leuko stick even when your feet are going to stay wet. To save bulk and weight, put some strips of Leuko on the silicone-backed paper that labels come on, and then trim it to the size you need on the trail. Leukotape, combined with the gauze, can make a larger Band-Aid. Scissors because scissors are easier that trimming a bandage with a knife, especially when you really want to get a bandage on. And with the Leukotape (or any tape), you'll want to round the corners to keep them from rolling up.
In case it's not well-known, the vet tape is just that self-sticking tape that they use on your arm after you donate blood. Really good stuff if you need to hold a larger bandage on.
Longer trips will get the hydrocortisone and the neosporin, but I don't normally take it because I've never needed it.
If you know you're prone to chafing, provision for that. Desitin (zinc oxide) is good stuff, and doubles as a sunscreen.
Lip balm and sunscreen are a must as well, but I don't consider them FAK gear.
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I also ordered this band from Amazon to go above my knee Pro-Tec Athletics Iliotibial Band... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000G34VV0?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share.
Good luck! I hope you heal quickly and crush your first marathon!
This one saved me in the last month or so of my last pregnancy. Helped a lot with back pain.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0113WE0QS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Yes, start cutting. Remove your guilty foods from your living space.
Get a set of those knee straps tennis players have. https://www.amazon.com/IPOW-Stabilizer-Basketball-Tendonitis-Volleyball/dp/B00PA4XCBU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa
I literally have had these for the past 5 years, for my one bad knee. Anytime I wear it or them and am on my feet for a long time, I don't feel like I was on my feet for a long time (worked Amazon warehouse one Xmas season)
Could you just hold the bag in your other hand? You can also buy braces that could help with support at just about any pharmacy, walmart, target, etc. I’m not sure how much it would help with a SH injury, but that’s probably your best bet. If you can only use bandages, wrap it tight (but not so tight that it impairs blood flow!) and splint with some popsicle sticks if you have any- here is a loose tutorial.