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Achy feet/legs-getting worse

My new husband (of six weeks) has been suffering for the past (approx) year with very achy sore feet and legs. He was referred to a bio-mechanical specialist at hospital and they said it was his posture/walking gait and gave him some built up insoles to wear when walking.
This seems to have made the aching worse which is probably logical as his posture has to change before the problem will get better.
But now even his shoulders ache and he is feeling constantly achy, stiff and sore all over. Also quite tired a lot of the time and gets a bit stressy too (although that may just be him, he can be quite up and downy ).
We dont have any problems other than a sometimes rocky relationship between him and my 2 teenage sons who live at home. We have just got married and are very happy together so I dont think its anything pschycological.
We are moderate drinkers, maybe 1 lager or glass of wine per night and a bit more on a Friday night. He doesnt smoke, is of slim build and otherwise seems fit and healthy. He has started taking glucosamine and cod liver oil to try and loosen up his joints.
Any suggestions?

susi-q Mon 19/09/05 15:01

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Englishbird
Mon 19/09/05
15:16

I'd suggest going to a physiotherapist. Or a chiropractor - but please find a chiropractor that deals with 'non-violent manipulation'. ie, not where they crack your joints - I only say that because ontop of a mis-aligned pelvis, I have arthritis which was only diagnosed after a rather vigorous chiropractor had a go!, so i never recommend that to anyone.

I've never trusted doctors with posture or skeletal problems. You can get a referal to a physio throught the doctors, or go private.

Changing his posture may hurt to a point because his muscles have been trained to work a certain way and he will have to re-train them. However I wouldn't be surprised if he has twisted his pelvis somehow - it's very common and easily rectified by a good chiropractor.

good luck, i know how draining long term pain can be, so i do hope you find a solution. x

Cheesefreek
Mon 19/09/05
16:38

I have exactly the same problem. I actually thought I had arthritis in my feet. But the doctor told me that I had flat feet and so walked in a way that made my feet and legs hurt. I'm now on the waiting list for a chiropodist (or pediatrist I believe you're supposed to call them now). I'm having x-rays tomorrow to check for certain whether it's arthritis. I wish your husband the best of luck.

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