You may need any of the following: 1  Wrist supports: A cast or splint may be put on your fingers, hand, and wrist to support your wrist and prevent further damage. Ask for more information about wearing casts and splints. 2  NSAIDs: These medicines decrease swelling and pain. NSAIDs are available without a doctor's order.
Walking shoes should be replaced every 300 to 500 miles (or every 3 to 6 months). Replace your shoes when you can tell the difference between your old pair and a new pair. Do not go by their appearance. The inner support can be very worn while they still look OK on the outside.
10 Most-Common Mistakes in a Distance Walking Event. Posted by Katherine Dreyer on Mon Oct 4th, 2010, 6 comments. Walking a 5K (3.1 miles) or longer distance is a noble endeavor but it can be a greater challenge than most people realize.There are common mistakes that people make that can make their event less than pleasurable, or even cause pain and injury. Here are the 10 most-common mistakes and how to avoid making them.he best shoes for walking distance are neither too old nor too new. Old walking shoes lack shock absorption and are very hard on the legs and back. Walk in new walking shoes for at least 5 hours, over different walks, before you wear them in a distance walking event of 5K or more.