Good enough for the Roman legion, good enough for me

[dhampyresa]

For the past couple of days, my back has really hurt, to the point that when I get home after work and my commute, I have to lie down and try very hard not to throw up. Figured out what was causing it: new indoors shoes with no arch support fucked up my gait, which fucked with my back. I didn't think I walked enough with the shoes for it to matter, but apparently so.

I went back to my old indoors shoes for now. They're sandals, which I am currently wearing with socks, because it is hella cold. Hence the entry title.

I still need to comment on the stuff I got for fandom_stocking and I have a bunch of stuff to also get back to people on, but at least now I can breathe painlessly. This week-end, then!

Comments

[yhlee]

Oh man, I'm so sorry--back pain is no joke. I'm glad you figured out what was causing it, though.

[dhampyresa]

Yeah, it sucked. I'm much better now, though.

[merit]

I wouldn't have thought indoors shoes would have one it so quickly. So little walking... hopefully your back feels better soon!

[dhampyresa]

I have several people in my falily who see a foot doctor, so maybe I'm more sensitive than most people.

My back does feel better now, thank you.

[the_rck]

Sympathy on the shoes. I've had that happen before, so... Yeah. I also found out a few years back that I can't walk barefoot for more than a short distance without messing up my back. Walking barefoot is an option I'd like to have, but the pain is so not worth it.

[dhampyresa]

Thank you for the sympathy. I'm sorry you can't walk barefoot.

[sovay]

Figured out what was causing it: new indoors shoes with no arch support fucked up my gait, which fucked with my back.

Bah!

I approve of your current footwear and the sentiment behind it and I hope your back resets as soon as possible.

[dhampyresa]

Thank you! I did reset my back as well.

[yuuago]

Yikes. D:

WELL, socks with sandals do have their place!

[dhampyresa]

socks with sandals do have their place!

INSIDE. Their place is INSIDE.

[geckoholic]

Oh man, I'm glad you figured that out and hope the pain is gone now, or will be gone entirely soon!

[dhampyresa]

It's pretty much gone now, thank you!

[corvidology]

I have always run around the house barefoot... or in cold weather just in socks. The physiotherapist who treated my slipped disc last year told me I should start wearing slippers and not just any slippers without proper support but properly constructed ones. I'm amazed at how much difference it's made for my feet (another sore *ahem* subject) considering how little time I spend wearing them.

[dhampyresa]

I hope it's a good difference!

[silverflight8]

LOL

I think you've inadvertently joined the dad ranks. I'm glad it helps your back though! That is the most important.

[dhampyresa]

The sacrifices I make!