It’s been awhile since I blogged on this site. I have a confession: I don’t wear my Fivefingers anymore. Except to the local pool. You may have read why I started wearing them in the first place. Well, my feet have overall NOT improved. My arches (who knew there were three on each foot?!?) are worse, not better. But the latest and most severe problem is my heel.

My Unpleasant Surprise

About two months ago, I woke up one day and got out of bed. My very first step was a stabbing pain through my heel. So was the second step. And the third. Throughout the day, the pain seemed to fade until I couldn’t notice it anymore. Within a week, the pain was an every day / all day experience. Worst when I walk barefoot. So I began wearing my flat Diesels. They add some cushion without hiking up my heel above my toes.

GWAW WHAT?

I’ve had a very painful procedure done twice – Gua Sha. The doctor scrapes EVERY part of the foot with a piece of polished bone or plastic to break up the scar tissue around joints, tendons, and ligaments. When I say “very painful”, I mean don’t even think of bringing your children to watch.

We tried to take X-Rays this week, but the machine was malfunctioning. I’ll go back next week. Just to make sure I don’t have a fracture. Even with the scar tissue broken up, the pain in my heel is still REALLY intense.

I’m Such a Judas

So I’ve at least temporarily given up the Fivefingers. I hope I’ll go back someday, but not at the expense of my quality of life. In the meantime, I’ve switched my blogging fascinations over to BLOGS! Check out my rants at DailyBlogCrush.com -> where I review all my favorite blogs (yes, I have a crush on them).