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Neuropathy: Numbness only, no pain

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Hi Ed @njed, I've looked at some of the ankle foot orthosis (AFO) devices but I'm not sure they would help me since I don't really have foot drop. Actually the past six months or so I have been having some feeling come back into my feet since I've been wearing thin soled zero drop shoes. I think my balance issue is more related to my posture and forward leaning walk from lower back issues. I almost think I have some form of camptocormia (bent spine syndrome) and that makes the balance a little more difficult when walking. If I do purposely go out for a walk in nice weather, I have some trekking poles that are great for helping me walk more upright. Tough getting old but much better than the alternative 🙂

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John - You’ve mentioned trekking poles before but I haven’t prioritized exploring. You bring up an excellent point about posture. I HATE seeing myself in store windows passing by with my walker, or cane. It’s actually more work and discomfort on arms and upper back using walker and cane as well. I need to try the poles. I can just envision, if able to use, that a higher up grip on trekking poles vs the low ones of canes and walkers would allow me to walk with head and back straight & upright instead of curved. I find myself having to stand upright and stretch my lower back so much anyway. Do you find that trekking poles help your lower back? Thanks, Deb