I was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis a year ago. I am on Enbrel and it has helped a great deal with the pain I experienced in my arms and joints but I am still having really bad pain upon walking or standing in my low back, sacral joint areas...I swim and do a variety of stretches but it is not allowing me the recovery I long for. I use to walk a few miles everyday, hike on the weekends and I haven't been able to do that in a couple of years. I miss it! I have been reading up on Epidural Cortisone injections and I am curious about personal results people have had. I am interested in the good as well as the bad stories, so I can decide, after meeting with my Doctors, if I want to go through with it. In other words if the benefits outweigh the risks.
posted by gypseefire on Oct 26, 2009 - 8 answers

This is a two-part question. First, what are the ideal shoes for long-distance walking on paved or gravel roads? Second, what rights do I have as a suburban/urban pedestrian in California in terms of not being hassled by "authorities"? [more inside]
posted by quarantine on Oct 25, 2009 - 16 answers

Where can I buy a really awesome and functional cane to help me recover from my injury? [more inside]
posted by kryptonik on Oct 13, 2009 - 13 answers

Where can I find resources on walks in the Pollino National Park in Basilicata, Italy? [more inside]
posted by knapah on Sep 26, 2009 - 1 answer

In less than 2 weeks time I am taking part in a 20 mile charity night-hike around the streets of London. Does anyone have any advice for such a venture? I've been doing quite a lot of walking over summer and am currently using a cross-trainer regularly at the gym, so hopefully stamina shouldn't be a problem - I'm mainly after advice to make life more comfortable. [more inside]
posted by mairuzu on Sep 6, 2009 - 10 answers

I want to go away for a good day's walking and 1 or 2 night's camping in the south of England next Monday / Tuesday and would like suggestions for any good routes people know. [more inside]
posted by mairuzu on Aug 20, 2009 - 8 answers

Are there any durable men's dress shoes that can withstand long distance walks? [more inside]
posted by Mr_Thirdworld on Aug 15, 2009 - 24 answers

Help me find comfortable walking shoes! With high heels please. [more inside]
posted by triggerfinger on Aug 6, 2009 - 32 answers

New Orleans: looking for a hair saloon, places to jog, places to walk. [more inside]
posted by dog food sugar on Jul 31, 2009 - 7 answers

Did French women really used to walk differently? [more inside]
posted by fantasticninety on Jul 28, 2009 - 12 answers

What can I do now to never get "con foot" ever, ever again? [more inside]
posted by arniec on Jul 27, 2009 - 17 answers

Tonight I need to buy a wooden walking cane in NYC tonight. It's supposed to be sturdy and not retractable. The grip doesn't matter. Any ideas where I can buy one? The average places like KMart and Duane Reade seem to offer only aluminum and fiberglass canes.
posted by I-baLL on Jul 1, 2009 - 6 answers

Calling all Italians: Walking from Firenze to Roma, advice needed! [more inside]
posted by vespr1610 on Jun 6, 2009 - 5 answers

What's a good Mary-Jane style sneaker (for walking) with solid arch support? [more inside]
posted by ninotchka on May 24, 2009 - 10 answers

I am looking to be doing a charity trek across the Sahara desert in support of MacMillan Cancer Support next year and have several questions for the hive mind before I go ahead. [more inside]
posted by longbaugh on May 22, 2009 - 3 answers

Okay to walk back to our hotel (Riverfront Residence Inn) from Simpatica (Portland, Or) on a Saturday night? [more inside]
posted by dbmcd on May 20, 2009 - 11 answers

I've resisted getting in iPhone so far. However, now I need a good, portable GPS and am wondering whether I should go for an iPhone, or a dedicated GPS. If the latter, which one? [more inside]
posted by thread_makimaki on May 18, 2009 - 32 answers

I've been hearing a lot about the benefits of walking barefoot, and barring that, wearing shoes like the Vibram Five Fingers or Nike Frees, which aren't padded. But are there cheaper alternatives? Wouldn't the lineup of Converse All-Stars and Puma shoes, to give two examples, have the same effect? Any others?
posted by dicetumbler on May 10, 2009 - 17 answers

What are some established walking routes for tourists around the world? [more inside]
posted by pintapicasso on May 6, 2009 - 19 answers

When do you make eye contact with people you see on the street or on a trail? [more inside]
posted by rwatson on May 3, 2009 - 27 answers

Help choosing a good women's walking/running shoe? [more inside]
posted by I_Love_Bananas on Apr 25, 2009 - 7 answers

My toe continuously keeps threatening to drop out of joint causing much distress and pain - any ideas about what's going on? [more inside]
posted by Chorus on Apr 24, 2009 - 2 answers

Are there any sandals as comfortable as Chacos but . . . well, cute? [more inside]
posted by PhoBWanKenobi on Apr 13, 2009 - 19 answers

Can anyone suggest some good multi-day hiking routes? [more inside]
posted by MsMolly on Apr 7, 2009 - 24 answers

I'm planning on walking across the country - any interesting advice, personal stories, positive feedback anyone would like to share? [more inside]
posted by horseshoecrab on Mar 23, 2009 - 16 answers

Is it hypothetically possible for a human to walk one million miles over the course of their lifetime? [more inside]
posted by 40 Watt on Oct 22, 2008 - 19 answers

Do you know of any nice trails very close to Milton, NH? Or a good way to find them without great web access? [more inside]
posted by daisyace on Oct 7, 2008 - 3 answers

Now that it's getting dark and wet here in the Pacific Northwest, what can I wear to be both visible and dry on our early morning and late evening dog walks? [more inside]
posted by TochterAusElysium on Sep 23, 2008 - 9 answers

I'm trying to lose weight by walking, and I need suggestions for clothing to wear during the Chicago winters while walking outside, keeping in mind that I can't shower afterwards.... [more inside]
posted by tzikeh on Sep 10, 2008 - 24 answers

Hi there, I walk approx. 2 1/4 miles a day with a pedometer that shows steps only. Is there an accurate mile measurer that will show how many miles I've walked? If so where might I obtain one?
posted by joaniek on Aug 21, 2008 - 14 answers

[GrossFootStuffFilter] I just started walking (a lot more than I used to) and I'm constantly developing blisters all over my toes. Help! [more inside]
posted by Tomorrowful on Aug 7, 2008 - 17 answers

What do you do when you and someone you barely know are approaching each other? Always make eye contact and smile or say hi? Make eye contact and then keep walking? Keep walking unless they say something? Mentally scramble for small talk? Stop and tie your shoelaces? [more inside]
posted by TheSecretDecoderRing on Jul 23, 2008 - 24 answers

Where's the best city for living 100% car-free? Is there an affordable walker's paradise? [more inside]
posted by 2oh1 on Jul 22, 2008 - 68 answers

Looking for great walking shoes in the Bay Area. [more inside]
posted by scission on Jun 28, 2008 - 5 answers

I suddenly developed a knot/lump and pain in the ball of my foot late last night that has persisted for 24 hours. I know it's not plantar fasciitis as I don't have stabbing pains in my heel or midfoot. [more inside]
posted by maudlin on May 7, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm going to be visiting Pittsburgh this weekend with four friends, staying downtown (I think City Center is the correct term?) near the Mellon Arena. We're already planning on visiting the Church Brew Works on Friday and seeing a Pirates game on Saturday. What can you recommend in terms of places to go and great eating options within walking distance of downtown/PNC Bank park? Two of us are vegetarians, and we're into cool record stores, bike shops, pubs, brunches, great independent restaurants and shops, and things unique to the city.
posted by The Michael The on Apr 8, 2008 - 37 answers

Seeking charming and peculiar diversions in NYC and Brooklyn. [more inside]
posted by Scram on Mar 2, 2008 - 18 answers

What's the best way to mount a laptop to a Landice L7 Treadmill, for use while walking? [more inside]
posted by mosch on Feb 29, 2008 - 4 answers

In the summer me and three friends will be doing a 100km 30-hour walk for charity alongside lots of other teams. I was hoping to come up with a way in which friends, family and donors can check on our progress in real time, from afar. [more inside]
posted by uk_giffo on Feb 23, 2008 - 2 answers

I'm a dog walker in NYC and despite having stated that dogwalking is not a substitute for overnight care in the service agreement that I make owners sign, a customer is using 2 x 10 minute dog walks a day as care for her dog while she has been away for two nights. [more inside]
posted by merocet on Feb 20, 2008 - 16 answers

Walk longer or walk faster? [more inside]
posted by jacquilynne on Feb 19, 2008 - 18 answers

Quote filter: Who was it that said something to the effect of "you can tell by the way he walks that he was loved as a child" of a naked chap? [more inside]
posted by Rc on Feb 13, 2008 - 0 answers

I want to go for a really long walk. I don't want to camp. Where should I go? Trekking in Asia. [more inside]
posted by bluejayk on Feb 8, 2008 - 11 answers

How do I walk and stand correctly? My upright posture sucks and I want to change it. [more inside]
posted by JZig on Dec 27, 2007 - 16 answers

I'm going to be going to visit my best friend in NYC for a week, in a week. Last time I went for a weekend, I wore Payless shoes and went cross borough and wound up limping and having cankles as a result. I am a lot more sedentary in Arizona than I used to be back east-- and I am looking for suggestions of how to keep this trip as painfree as possible. [more inside]
posted by actionpact on Dec 7, 2007 - 22 answers

I'm in the Seattle area for the weekend (thanks, Microsoft!) and I have all day tomorrow to see the city by myself. My favorite way to see a city is by walking around it: does anyone have suggestions of good walking routes?
posted by goingonit on Nov 24, 2007 - 12 answers

Where can I find affordable and cool looking shoes that I can walk in? [more inside]
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel on Oct 20, 2007 - 21 answers

I heard a story on NPR some time ago, and am having no luck finding it now. It was about a man, possibly a professor of architecture, who taught students how to mindfully walk and study the suburban landscape. Who was this person? [more inside]
posted by jquinby on Oct 10, 2007 - 12 answers

Sometimes my shins hurt when I'm walking alone. It never happens when I'm walking with someone else. [more inside]
posted by Memo on Oct 2, 2007 - 14 answers

OddFilter: How do you walk in flip-flops without them flying off your feet? [more inside]
posted by fogster on Sep 20, 2007 - 17 answers