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.
Flat: Walking shoes should have a relatively flat heel, although you may not be able to tell this from the outside appearance. Inside the shoe, it may have more or less drop between the heel and the toe. Look for shoes with a heel drop of fewer than 8 millimeters. You can even find zero heel drop shoes.