Hi, I am almost 18 months out and my main issues were tendon related. Now most of my tendons have gotten better (still far from recovered), but for the past week I have been feeling a warm sensation in my right foot.
It feels as if warm blood is coming in and then it becomes cold again. I’m scheduling to see my PCP for my annual exam to see what he says, but I’m wondering what doctors would you see if you were in a similar situation. Foot doctor, neurologist, etc?
I’m going to ask my PCP to test for diabetes, but I’m not sure what else it can be.
32M 18 months out

Got some new Justin's as a gift and my left foot is smaller than my right. Only slightly but it's noticeable in that whenever I walk on a downward incline the leather in the heel stabs my Achilles tendon. Wondering if this will clear up or if I need to do anything specific. I've been wearing them often and letting them breathe as well but my heel at the bottom of the tendon has a spot where I blistered up. I actually hadn't noticed the blister so it surely wasn't that bad. I suspect the plastic heel cup inside the leather is the problem

A nagging thought that I’ve had for a long time…what the heck kind of surgery was done to his forelimbs? Looking at his videos, you can see the progression of extremely upright pasterns as a foal/weanling/yearling, to front shoes, to “mystery procedure”, to post surgical swelling of his superficial flexor tendons. I’m an experienced horse person and I’ve never ran into this, anyone able to shed any insight or theories? He never seemed lame, I know that someone mentioned a club foot but it almost looks like he got a tendon surgery (if that’s even a thing).

Im new to this. In the past ive had temporary ankle pain, in the tendons, not the joints. Very similar to what a sprained ankle would feel like, so I would rest, immobilize the foot, use a walker or even just stay in bed for a couple of days, and within a week it was healed and back to "normal". Im not taking medication, only supplements and a better diet for now.
But now this flare is more in line with chronic issues. About 2 weeks ago I started with pain in both ankles, just in this case its taking a long time to heal. My right ankle is almost back to normal except its stiff and with subtle pain in the mornings, until about noon.
The left ankle feels more painful, and its harder to walk through the pain in the mornings. It gets better during the day but it feels somewhat weak and unstable.
My main problem is I dont know to what extent I should walk and flex through the pain, or if I should immobilize it and rest it, using the boot like i used to do. Or if that would only invite more stiffness.
¿Anyone has any pointers as to when to rest the ankle and when to walk through the stiffness or the pain? Sometimes the subtle pain subsides after walking but I really hope Im not making it worse and can have a healthy stretch until the next episode. ¿Right?
The pain is never sharp, just dull subtle pain when i put pressure on my left foot, so I hope someone can relate and help me find the right strategy to heal it properly. I really hope I can have another few years of good mobility if I take care of myself, because its really messing with my head this whole thing. Thanks.

I (28M) have rolled both ankles on and off for the last 12 years. Started with one bad roll playing basketball in college and switched back and forth between ankles ever since. I'll roll my ankle walking, getting out of a golf cart, basically if I do anything without putting some attention to where my foot is going, they may roll. I joke that I have elastic ankles bc I'll roll it bad enough to have to either jump to catch myself from falling or knee to the ground, but the pain only lasts a few hours and I get back to even fairly quickly...
That said, within the last 2 months I've been experiencing a different pain that can be unbearable at times. I sit at a desk for work and apparently have an issue with crossing my feet while sitting. So that one ankle sits on the other. Anyway, after sitting for a bit I'll try to stand up or even just dorsey flex my feet bc they are feeling stiff, and I get a tremendous pain in the left outside part of the high ankle (L). I cannot walk and can barely even stand. I try to massage the ankle and stretch it out, but I have no idea what I'm doing and nothing is helping the pain. After enough time I do something with my foot whether it be shaking it or re-crossing the ankles to try to nix whatever I did, and the pain will just magically disappear with no residual pain or symptoms. It's astonishing.
I did some research at the online doctors office and believe it to be something related to the Peroneus brevis tendon or ligament. It says that sitting down can cause the ligament to "slip" from it's position. I don't know what to do to treat it other than going to a Ortho or PT, which I figure will either lead to surgery or recommended workouts. I'd rather do workouts on my own to strengthen the surrounding muscles. But in the meantime I would like some recommendations as to different potential stretches, massages, or cheat codes to re-align the ligament when it slips out of place. Much appreciated.

Working on my two footed calf rises.
When I slowly lower it feels like the tendon pops back into place, as if it's caught on something. Doesn't hurt. Wondering if anyone else has had this and it been resolved?

Hi all, I started the 2024 with DDPY because I wanted to loose some belly too. I had a few good months than I started to feel pain, both legs, in my achilles tendon and plantar fasciitis (never had these problems in my life). I had to stop for 10 days and then I started again, but after a month I had to stop again. my doctor said that is nothing to do except some exercise for foot mobility and stretching.
Now I feel really better again, but this time the moral is so low that I procrastinate a lot to start again to move my body, so I decided to commit myself in this reddit, so Everyone can do the same.
I don't know if I'll have to stop again in the future (probably yes) but it's process, there are stops along the way but I hope that in the long run, even with this swinging consistency, I will improve mentally, physically, and even in my english too XD.
So let's start again together, and for today my plan is this:

• I restarted the program Intermediat from week I
• Today my program will be Kneehab 02 + Energy

What's yours?

After a year of nearly debilitating migratory pain in mainly my hands and feet, I feel like I have met my people. I started getting random swelling in my hands about 4 years ago. I didn’t think that much of it other than my joints were stiff and it was annoying because I couldn’t get rings off and it was uncomfortable. I also developed Raynauds around that time as well. Then last year I started getting on and off pain in my thumbs and it quickly devolved into days and then weeks of intermittent horrible pain in my hand joints and then my foot joints, toes, fingers - stabbing pain, burning pain, throbbing pain in the tendons, around the joints, etc and et al. It has been unpredictable and I have tested negative for everything. My dr. has started treating me for RA even though the only test I have been positive on is AMA (not ANA). She has prescribed me hydroxychloroquine and I got celebrex last week during a flare. Has anyone had luck with hydroxychloriquine? I’m desperate. It’s depressing and exhausting and so painful.

I came to this sub hoping to find solutions but instead finding a lot of gloomy posts. Most recommend surgery which is not reasonable for the vast majority. This sub should have non-surgical intervention information as well. Theres lots of talk online about doomscrolling and how bad it can be for mental health, I view this sub as a form of doomscrolling for OSD. Well, i'm here to change that.
I'm 33m and had OSD when i was 14-17 ish, but it resolved itself. I took up powerlifting when i was 23/24, and have trained with heavy weights off and on for the last 10 years or so. I do have some lingering injuries from when I was younger (ankles and hip). Recently my knee decided it would flare up and the pain has made it impossible to train the way I like to. Squatting or lunging would give me sharp pain, 6-8/10 scale. Taking time off from training didn't help either. I was thinking to go surgery, but speaking with various Dr's here made it clear that was a poor option. All suggested pysio and stretching. I'm not a huge fan of physio and now that I have a newborn I don't have that kind of time.
I started digging a bit more and the physiotherapy route became more appealing, but I would do it myself in place of my old workouts. Better to be a bit weaker and pain free than train through the pain and end up broken. The more reading I did, the more I realized that OSD is effectively a tendonitis or tendinopathy, with the added bonus of having a painful protrusion on the tibia. But given that it's a tendinopathy, that can be treated. Typical treatment for tendinopathy is load reduction, static stretching, dynamic stretching (mobility), and physiotherapy. I also did some searching and found This Post on a running subreddit about how a slantboard helped someone with OSD.
Searching for slantboards and exercises with them, I came across Knees over Toes Guy, specifically this video. Its a bit long-winded, but the main takeaway are to do the following exercises:

1. Backwards walking (preferably on a treadmill with the power off, but can be done outside in a safe place on a flat surface)
2. Tib raises (leaning your back on a wall, try to have your toes touch your shins)
3. Calf Raises
4. Single leg split squat, but with heel and/or foot elevated, can use a pole or stick to balance. Add weight as appropriate
5. 'Patrick' Squat (single leg step down squat)

I do 4 sets of 15 or 20 for each exercise. it should take you about half hour. You may not be able to train as much or as hard if you're taking this on.
The goal for all these is to engage your knee and patellar tendon in a targeted manner, in movement patterns that are safe and aligned with the function of the knee. So far these are working great for me. I have gone from a baseline pain of 3-4/10 to a 0-1/10, and during exercise my pain is now 1-3/10 instead of the 6-8/10. Of course I havent resumed heavy lifting, but even doing simple exercises would hurt and now I don't have as much pain.
In terms of mobility, This video shows you what dynamic stretches you can do to help with the knee. To simplify, the exercises are:
Big toe stretch. slant board calves stretch calves raises 3 sets of 20 hamstring stretch on slant board J-Curl on slant-board 90 90 position . ISO hold harder version butterfly stretch . Hands or dumbbell couch stretch 10-15 sec ATG KOT split squat ( start elevated and assisted.
Try this for a couple weeks, if you're here you're probably fed up with your situation and want some help. Not much downside to giving it a go.

I spent decades as a six-mile-a-day walker. I started having foot trouble about nine years ago but couldn't find a competent podiatrist at the time. Then, around 2020, my right foot and ankle started collapsing.
Imaging showed that I'd torn my posterior tibialis, my arch had collapsed and become arthritic, and I had several chronic sprains, including a new sprain superimposed over an old tear. I had three surgeries to repair all that damage, and it looked like the things that got repaired were doing well, but the collapse is still progressing. Now I have a torn tendon that definitely wasn't torn a year ago, along with new arthritis in a new place., so I'm planning for more surgery.
I've really been tearing my connective tissues just by walking around a little. I take my time when I walk, carry a cane, and never leave the house without wearing my ankle foot orthotics, but the damage doesn't stop. I'm trying to hang on to my mobility, and every surgery buys me a few more months of function before something else goes wrong. I don't know if I'm going to need to use a wheelchair someday. Maybe, and I'll cross that bridge when I come to it, but I'm trying to stay on my feet as long as I can.
Can anyone relate? Not that I want anyone else to be going through this, but it feels like I'm struggling alone.

So I posted about a month ago that I bought the Nooro full body massagers after getting an ad for them.
They're little wireless electrical muscle stimulators, and I still LOOOOOOOVE them. OMG. 100% the best thing I've bought to help with the Cipro bullshit.
So then I got follow up ads for their leg massagers - basically cordless wraps for the lower legs to squeeze, pulse, and heat massage the calves.
You GUYS. OMFG.
I'm laying here with the little body massagers on my piriformis (bullshit unrelated to Cipro), and lower back (gets fucked up from my foot tendon issues), and the leg massagers on my lower legs.
Everything is flashing, humming, and vibrating, I'm sure I look super sci fi, but DAMN I feel good. Like... Really good.
I bought a cute little rose gold metallic makeup bag to keep the body massagers in, need to find something cute for the leg massagers, but I wanted to tell you that these are the TITS.
Obviously we're all messed up in different ways, but if you have the same sort of foot and leg tendon issues I do (especially with the run off pain BS - Tendon problems causing muscle stiffness, and one problem sort of snowballing along the line), I totally recommend giving these a try if you can.
The calf and shin nonsense was causing a lot of problems for me (problems radiating to feet, knees, hips, and back), this knocks it right out.
Caveat: their customer service is pretty horseshit - AND they nag you to death with emails - but I'll deal with it for this kind of relief!
Anyway, I just fired off an order for their foot massager (looks like an e-stim mat), and figured I should update.
I've blown so much money on mobility aids and pain relief ever since the cipro, it feels good to finally come across something that really helps - so I'm hoping it could help others, too.

My son was in an accident 7 months ago and shattered his leg. He had an on call trauma doctor put his leg back together with the first surgery with a pin and several screws. His leg got infected and after 2 more surgeries, we were told by surgeon #2 that the 1st surgery should have been done with a rod (which is what he has now). He needs another surgery for a drop foot. They want to stretch the achilles tendon but the insurance has denied it x4 times. They claim there is a better course of action. The problem is they don’t tell you what that course of action is and you can’t reach them. We have filed complains with the Department of Insurance and the Department of Managed Health Care. My son is 22 years old. He can’t stay like this forever. There has to be something we can do legally. Please help us.

Here is an article I recently published on my Substack. If you'd rather read (or listen to an audio version) it outside of Reddit, you can do so here.
Why jump rope isn’t already touted as a leading running drill tool is completely beyond me. But then again…
I'm by no means an "experienced runner"—having started running in 2021 at the age of 34. So, at the time of this writing, about 3 years.
Despite this, I managed to silver-medal my age group in my first race ever.
And it was a 10k. And I was wearing barefoot-shoes.
And I had only been running before that race for about 3 months.
How the heck did I manage to pull this off?
The answer eluded me for a while. Then I remembered—ah, I’ve been jumping rope nearly every day for 2 years.
But how do those connect?
But first, why the heck would some guy start jumping rope at age 32?
About 2 years before I started running, I took up jump rope really just as a fun outdoor hobby.
Even though I was pretty inactive and a bit overweight, that’s not the reason I started skippin’.
One day, I came across some footage of boxer Lulu Hawton doing some jump rope training.
In addition to her seemingly effortless rope handling skills and rhythmic footwork, what caught my eye was a giant grin that spread across her face about 45 seconds into the video. While she was probably skipping to warm up for a match or a training session, something was abundantly clear.
She was having a blast.
And this was from a prize fighter! None of the usual boxer mean-mugging—she looked more like a kid on a carousel.
So, after buying a $10 jump rope on Amazon, I took to the driveway in my swim trunks (yes, I was so inactive, I didn’t own gym shorts).
And…whoo, did I suck.
After a few months of making puddles of sweat in my driveway as well as wheezing sounds so loud that I’m surprised the neighbors didn’t whistle EMS, I eventually got pretty decent at it.
And I lost about 45 pounds in 6 months—probably also from making some lifestyle changes merely to make jump rope less of a slog. Not the original plan, but hey, not too shabby.
After about a year, I found myself constructively critiquing other people’s beginner jump rope videos.

• “Unlock your boxer skip. Then you’ll be able to skip forever without getting tired.”
• “Here’s how to do Double-Unders, though they’re overrated.”
• “You’re skipping like it hurts. Relax and skip easy. Smile every once in a while and you’ll feel it all over.”

But how did that turn into running?
Though jumping rope is inherently enjoyable, 30-minute skipping sessions of staring at the wall without something in your headphones can be a bit drab.
One fateful day, about 2 years into being student of the jump rope, I began listening to the book Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen by Christopher McDougall.
Even before I got to the end of the book, running—just like jump rope— sounded fun**.**
Yeah, I know that sounds counterintuitive—unless you’ve read the book.
“I knew aerobic exercise was a powerful antidepressant, but I hadn’t realized it could be so profoundly mood stabilizing and — I hate to use the word — meditative. If you don’t have answers to your problems after a four-hour run, you ain’t getting them.”
Ok, ok—I’ll bite.
I proceeded to dive into all of the normal “Couch to 5k” running programs I could find and took my jump rope to a nearby park with a 1k walking path—sprinkling in running between jump rope sessions.
But something wasn’t adding up.
There was a lot of advice about walk-running to build endurance until one could run a block, two blocks, a mile.
Not to brag, but I wasn’t experiencing most beginner snags.
**“Ah, I know why—**I did most of my newbie wind-sucking two years ago!”
This isn’t to say I wasn’t still periodically sucking wind but after two years of consistent boxer skips and double-unders, getting gassed felt like part of the fun and not a medical emergency.
I also felt much springier than the average beginning runner—able to run for miles all over the city in the most minimal of footwear.
And so, I tried my hand at my first race—a donut-themed 10k. And silvered in my age group.
(Ok, there was only two of us…but my time was still respectable. 😂)
Running became an amazingly freeing activity, like getting my driver’s license for my legs.
But I still didn’t understand why running was coming easier to me than the average newcomer.
Digging still deeper, I unearthed another exciting revelation—this time from multi-decade sub-3-hour Boston Marathon runner and one of the foremost running experts on the planet, Dr. Mark Cucuzzella.
“Running with a jump rope is also an amazingly simple drill for posture, balance, and rhythm.”
In other words—form. Overall technique.
Digging a little keeper and experimenting on myself, I discovered just how similar proper running technique and proper jump rope technique were.
Both require:

• An upright, chest-leading, elbows-back, joint-stacked posture
• A soft mid-foot landing directly under your pelvis
• A quick loading and unloading of “leg springs” from your tendons and ligaments to reduce “stickiness” and wasted energy
• A proper supination (roll out) followed by a quick pronation (roll in) of the feet to help launch one’s body
• A steady core without dropping hips from side to side to reduce energy “leakage”

And so many other commonalities. The list unraveled before me on every run.
And like running, without proper technique, jumping rope just doesn’t work—though the consequences are different.
For a jump roper, due to the lower impact, the risk of injury is quite minimal.
Most newbie rope slingers will report sore calves, slightly tender Achilles tendons, and the odd shin splint if they go full Rocky at it. No need to worry, though—most of these injuries see themselves out as the skipper becomes more experienced.
However, for runners, the injury story is more severe.
The next time you’re at a park with a good path, take a seat on a bench and watch the runners. See if you can spot folks reaching far out in front of them with straightened legs—smashing heels into the pavement.
This style of running results in everything from screaming knees, plantar fasciitis, lower back pain, to hips issues.
But why do all of these occur to new runners, but rarely to new jump ropers?
Most new runners commit a major physiological no-no when they begin their running journey: they treat running like fast, aggressive, airborne walking.
“Well, what is it supposed to be?”
Synchronized jumping.
Simply put, proper running is nothing more than a series of coordinated single leg jumps through space with each landing compressing the springs for the next stride.
To compare this synchronized jumping to the aggressive airborne walking of heel-led running, you can test these in just a few seconds.
Step 1: Stand up.
Step 2: Kick off your shoes.
Step 3: Jump up and down three times.
How did you land?
Probably on your mid-foot, knee bent slightly, with your weight stacked above your pelvis.
And did you use your compressed “leg springs” to launch you into the following two jumps?
Oddly enough, if you were to add a jump rope to this, you would on your way to spinning side swings like Lulu Hawton.
If you were to take this same technique one foot at a time moving forward, you would be running in a way that increases speed, preserves stamina (springs!), and drastically decreases your likelihood of injury.
Let’s try the same test with a few tweaks.
This time, jump, but land on your heels.
Your knees probably remained fairly straight and you felt the impact in your ankles, knees, hips, and possibly even your lower back.
Now, imagine attempting to jump rope this way.
It simply doesn’t work.
Not only would there be no second jump due to the lack of spring but the pain would stop you in your tracks—even in cushioned shoes.
But if jump rope technique and proper running technique are nearly identical, what are aggressive heel landings doing in running?
While a jump roper landing on their heels would resemble Frankenstein’s monster in an express lane to an orthopedist, this is how many people perform the aggressive airborne walk—aka, a heel-striking, over-striding run.
But why do we run this way? Well, our shoes let us get away with it.
Thick heel cushioning and a bit of forward momentum do a great job of masking the pain of repeated blows against every joint up the chain—for a while, anyway. Eventually, the chickens come home to roost in the form of stress fractures, meniscus tears, plantar fasciitis, “runner’s knee,” IT-band syndrome, and more.
Not to brag (and maybe to knock on some wood), I have never experienced any of these injuries in my three years of running.
Is this because I’m some kind of running genius with all of the cheat codes? Haha, I wish! It’s simply sheer luck that I started out with jumping rope before running—an activity that shares the same injury-preventing techniques.
So, are the shoes totally to blame? No.
It is possible to run with proper form in shoes with raised, cushioned heels. But it’s not as easy.
When your heel is totally cushioned, you will be able to run with a heel strike in the same way you can hit your head against a brick wall while wearing a football helmet. And in both instances, it will eventually become less about the forces outside of the foam and more about the forces inside the cushion against each other that do the most damage.
“So, how can getting a jump rope help me become a better runner?”
Jump rope is a tremendous training tool for runners for the same reason why running barefoot can also be helpful—the feedback is immediate.
Though running with inefficient and injurious form is possible, the feedback from doing so isn’t so immediate. When it comes to jumping rope, however, you won’t get through too many skips if you don’t learn to utilize the springs in your legs. The rope doesn’t pull punches.
So, get a rope and get started.
If you’re new to jump rope, I would recommend acquiring two pieces of equipment.
Firstly, find a jump rope with a little bit, but not too much, weight to it. The weight will help you feel the position of the rope during it’s entire rotation and remain in better sync with your wrist spins
My favorite rope for this purpose is a 7mm PVC model called the Hererope, which costs a whopping $15. If you find this to be too thick or heavy, a cheap 5mm PVC model will work as well.
Secondly, to protect your rope and provide a nice jumping surface, I would recommend a large foam-rubber exercise mat. My favorite is a massive 78” mat for $32—which is probably the cheapest jump rope mat you will find.
When it comes to footwear, barefoot is ideal. This will help strengthen and mobilize your feet—including your likely overly-supported neglected arches.
And just how does one begin to jump rope?

• Keep a tall posture—imagining a string pulling you up from the crown of your head.
• Your chest should open, elbows back, hands about a fist’s width from your pockets.
• Jump from the balls of your feet, only high enough to clear the rope. When landing, let the skin of your heels “kiss” the floor—touching without taking on weight.
• Keep your knees slightly bent, using every landing to load your springs for the next take-off.
• Keep the cadence quick to maximize spring recoil. To help, listen to a song that’s at about 160 beats per minute, such as the song “Hey Ya” by Outkast (or a song of similar tempo) to get a feel for the speed for skipping rope. (For running, many recommend using “Rock Lobster” by the B-52s for cadence tempo reference.)

Start with short seasons hopping with both feet—maybe 30 seconds on, 30 seconds rest. Aim for minimal muscular activation, instead, using the recoil of your tendons and ligaments for suspension and launch as much as possible.
From jumping with both feet, move onto learning an alternating leg bounce—essentially a jog skip. Right, left, right, left—all while keeping an imaginary belt level with the horizon.
By now, you’re essentially running in place with an extremely efficient technique.
Now, apply your jump rope skills to your running!
This is going to seem quite bizarre, but it is possible (and even beneficial) to take your jump rope for a run.

• Start skipping rope on a road or path with the alternating leg bounce. Remember to keep your elbows back, shoulders relaxed, head pulled up as if tugged skyward by a string from your crown and your imaginary belt level with the horizon.
• Then, as though leaning forward just enough to give someone a kiss or have an imaginary umbilical cord lightly tugged, begin to jump rope forward.
• Remember to continue to land and load on your mid-foot—aiming to keep your weight under your pelvis just like skipping rope. Landing on your heels will likely snag the rope and keep your foot on the ground too long.
• As you proceed with this, remember how it feels—the quick foot turnover, the posture, the recoil in your leg springs, the core stability, and the lightness of it.
• In the middle of doing this, simply toss the handles behind you and keep running as though it was still there—still pretending to spin the handles.
• At a comfortable stopping point, run back to your rope—now using your hands in a wood-chop motion to counter balance your leg bounces while keeping your pelvis (imaginary belt) level and stable.

And there you have it!
You may find it quite helpful to return to this drill once or twice a week. Also if you find your form slipping a bit or becoming slugging mid-run, feel free to skip imaginary rope to try to correct your technique mid-stride. It will restore lightness and springiness to your running.
I still find myself bringing my wrists to my pockets and spinning imaginary jump rope handles if I feel my technique is collapsing a bit or if my running is becoming less springy.
And remember, most importantly—have fun. 👍
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I've(33M) been dating with my GF(35F) for 1 year and 4 months. We started off really well, lots in common. But from the 6 months mark, thing really changed.
As a context. We've had many problems, from her not letting my game (in healthy amounts) saying it's childish and useless, judging me on reading fantasy books because it's useless.
We've had dead beadroom problems, from me initiating all the time and feeling like she does it as a chore, to her saying she wishes sex was eliminated as it just brings problems because that's all men think about.
She has, for several occasions (about 8 months into the relationship) given me ultimatums to get her pregnant, saying that we'll work on our issues, meanwhile she moves out of the house when we fight.
To give a background about me, I have had my share of errors obviously, but I always treated her with love, will buy her flowers, will cook for her, will take her out on nice dinners, even when my needs aren't being fulfilled. When I try and talk about my needs, I'm described as sex thirsty, or too sensitive if it's about something she said or did.
She has always had a low sex drive, and I've suggested books, podcasts, giving her more space, less space, I've suggested couples therapy. She didn't do any of those. She went to a sex expert, already saying beforehand "I know exactly what she's going to say, it's a waste of time but fine, I'll go". And she went to one appointment, didn't do what was recommended, and never went again. On the other hand, I went to a therapist on her suggestion.
In the meanwhile, although I consider myself to be a very calm chill person, our arguments don't stop, my opinion is mostly invalidated, I have to hear things like "it's 90% your fault", and "you need to change" and "speak about that to your therapist". I feel like I'm loosing it, I'm becoming a person around her that I know I am not, I am raising my voice, being mean back to her, feel sorry for it, apologize for what I did (she doesn't apologize for anything she does). And rinse and repeat, it's a cycle.
I even start to question myself, if I'm a bad person.
She has blamed the lack of sex on me not working out enough, because in the beginning of our relationship I had more visible abs. I am nowhere in bad shape, less toned from not working out as much.
I had a surgery and injured a tendon badly and struggled to recover from the injury. She still blamed me saying I should have gone to the doctor as soon as I injured myself.. While I agree, I usually think I'll recover with resting, like other injuries and only went after 1 month. So a total of three months not training.
Fast forward, she threatens to move out of the house, whenever we fight and sometimes does.
Just yesterday we had a ridiculous fight. We were grocery shopping and we saw someone who most likely was from another country and commented that. She promptly added "oh yea and he is really good looking". Out of nowhere.
With our sex life struggling and her comments on my height (I'm 6 foot but she wishes I was taller, the guy was about 7 foot), I thought it wasn't the best time to make comments such as those and shared it with her, in an honest calm way. She starts acting all disappointing and judgemental saying that this just shows insecurities and jealousy. Again, asking me to mention this to my therapist, and saying that I need to change.
I just answer that I'm sharing my boundaries respectfully and that this is the way I am. Again, she leaves the house and hasn't talked to me since.
I'm really lost here, I don't know anymore how to speak to her. What I know is I'm suffering greatly from stress, getting beard patches and other skin problems.
How should I proceed from now on?
TLDR:
My[33M] GF[35F] blames me on every single fight, she wants me to change everything and do therapy with me.

To start, I’m 18 years old and tore my Achilles tendon during a track race. I just recently got surgery a week and a half ago. I can no longer drive to school or a gym due to the tear happening on my right foot. Is it ok if I only do upper body workouts at home?

As a context. We've had many problems, from her not letting my game (in healthy amounts) saying it's childish and useless, judging me on reading fantasy books because it's useless.
We've had deadbeadroom problems, from me initiating all the time and feeling like she does it as a chore, to her saying she wishes sex was eliminated as it just brings problems because that's all men think about.
To give a background about me, I have had my share of errors obviously, but I always treated her with love, will buy her flowers, will cook for her, will take her out on nice dinners, even when my needs aren't being fulfilled. When I try and talk about my needs, I'm described as sex thirsty, or too sensitive if it's about something she said or did.
She has always had a low sex drive, and I've suggested books, podcasts, giving her more space, less space, I've suggested couples therapy. She didn't do any of those. She went to a sex expert, already saying beforehand "I know exactly what she's going to say, it's a waste of time but fine, I'll go". And she went to one appointment, didn't do what was recommended, and never went again. On the other hand, I went to a therapist on her suggestion.
In the meanwhile, although I consider myself to be a very calm chill person, our arguments don't stop, my opinion is mostly invalidated, I have to hear things like "it's 90% your fault", and "you need to change" and "speak about that to your therapist". I feel like I'm loosing it, I'm becoming a person around her that I know I am not, I am raising my voice, being mean back to her, feel sorry for it, apologize for what I did (she doesn't apologize for anything she does). And rinse and repeat, it's a cycle.
I even start to question myself, if I'm a bad person.
She has blamed the lack of sex on me not working out enough, because in the beginning of our relationship I had more visible abs. I am nowhere in bad shape, less toned from not working out as much.
I had a surgery and injured a tendon badly and struggled to recover from the injury. She still blamed me saying I should have gone to the doctor as soon as I injured myself.. While I agree, I usually think I'll recover with resting, like other injuries and only went after 1 month. So a total of three months not training.
Fast forward, she threatens to move out of the house, whenever we fight and sometimes does. Just yesterday we had a ridiculous fight. We were grocery shopping and we saw someone who most likely was from another country and commented that. She promptly added "oh yea and he is really good looking". Out of nowhere.
With our sex life struggling and her comments on my height (I'm 6 foot but she wishes I was taller, the guy was about 7 foot), I thought it wasn't the best time to make comments such as those and shared it with her, in an honest calm way. She starts acting all disappointing and judgemental saying that this just shows insecurities and jealousy. Again, asking me to mention this to my therapist, and saying that I need to change.
I just answer that I'm sharing my boundaries respectfully and that this is the way I am. Again, she leaves the house and hasn't talked to me since.
I'm really lost here, I don't know anymore how to speak to her. What I know is I'm suffering greatly from stress, getting beard patches and other skin problems. Can is this considered abusive in any way?

Most of us walk every day (“hot girl” style or not), but how much strain could it be putting on our bodies? If you’ve ever walked a long (or even long-ish) distance in the wrong shoes, you know the answer.
After extensive research and analyzing features such as cushioning, arch support, traction and heel drop, I have created a list of best shoes for women to walk, run and do other activities.

Best walking shoes for women 2024:

1. Brooks Ghost 15 (best overall)
2. Skechers GOwalk Joy (best budget)
3. Hoka Arahi 6 (Best ultra-cushioned walking shoe)
4. Vasque Hiking Shoes (best for uneven terrain)
5. New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v13 (Best shoes with arch support)
6. Chaco Z/1 Classic (Best walking sandal)
7. Camper Niki Boots (Best stylish boot)
8. Adidas Ultraboost Light 23 (best for heel comfort)
9. Feiyue 1920 Fe Lo - Ivory (low-profile walking shoe)
10. VenusCelia Comfort Walking Flat Loafer (best loafer)

Brooks Ghost 15 - $110

These shoes are extremely stable, with a grippy outsole, for both speed walks and less intense jaunts along smooth and uneven surfaces. The cushioned EVA foam midsole absorbs shock during the heel strike (when your heel hits the ground), should you also do higher-impact aerobic stints, such as running. Overall, there’s little activity you can’t do comfortably in the Brooks Ghost, and it’s the shoe I now wear most consistently among all the ones tested.
The Ghost is equipped with a curved insole to reduce arch stress—which is great if you suffer from sore tendons, are flat-footed or stand for long periods of time. The Ghost also has a firm heel counter (the part of the shoe that wraps around the back of your ankle) to hold the foot in place and prevent over-pronation, or rolling your ankles.

Skechers GOwalk Joy - $50

These slip-ons from Skechers provide value way beyond what you might expect from a $50 price point. These shoes include an Ortholite insole, as well as a solidly cushioned midsole that can keep you comfortably upright for hours.
They’re lightweight and come with an extra padded heel for comfortable walking. The breathable mesh and insole also make for a lightweight shoe and the fact that they’re slip-ons makes them extra handy for getting out the door quickly.

Hoka Arahi 6 - $197

The Hoka Arahi 6 is a standout shoe for those needing stability. While not overbearing in its corrections, I found it super-comfy and fun to run in. It’s also one of the lighter stability shoes out there which is always great. With mild improvements over its predecessor, the Arahi 6 is a really nice option for your new daily shoe.

Vasque Hiking Shoes - $80

If your walks are taking you off-road (or off-sidewalk), a walking shoe designed for trekking through uneven terrain may be best. These low-top hiking shoes are designed specifically for walking and are our favorite women’s hiking shoes. Stephanie Harper, an outdoors enthusiast based in Asheville, North Carolina, reports, “They’re lightweight and form to your foot without risking stability.” With a waterproof membrane and thick rubber soles, the shoes will keep your feet dry and on stable footing in inclement weather.

New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v13 - $132

The 880v13 model is made with a 3% bio-based foam, derived from renewal resources, which is helpful for reducing the impact on the environment, especially since sneakers are an item that you have to frequently replace once they have worn out.
If you have arch issues, or flat feet, the 880v13 is padded to deliver support in that area, with a 10 millimeter heel drop that alleviates pressure so your foot is on an include, and not resting in a flat position all day. The uppers are made from a breathable mesh, which ensures your feet don’t overheat in these sneakers. I found them airy, lightweight and very responsive during my longest walks. The only negative is that collar, or opening of the shoe where your foot slides in, comes up quite high on the foot, which can cause some rubbing.

Chaco Z/1 Classic - $80

The American Podiatric Medical Association has recognized every model in the Z/1 series for promoting foot health. Undoubtedly, the comfort and support they provide for walking comes at least partly from their simple design. Matt Schonwald, a certified ski-mountaineering and avalanche guide and founder of BC Adventure Guides, recommends the Chacos specifically for their lack of extra features: “I do not like bells and whistles — they usually cause blisters, fall apart, or just underperform.” Paul Ronto of RunRepeat says the grippy sole is heavy duty and dense, giving you “confidence that your feet will grip on to the slickest surfaces.” And while the sandal’s design is pared down, Chaco also has a fully customizable option so you can choose everything from the logo badge to the sole to the footbed.

Camper Niki Boots - $210

The Camper Niki Boots offer a stylish blend of comfort and durability, making them a versatile addition to any wardrobe. Crafted with high-quality leather, these boots feature a unique, contemporary design that stands out. The cushioned insoles and robust soles provide excellent support for all-day wear. However, some users may find the fit slightly narrow, so consider sizing up if you have wider feet. Overall, the Niki Boots are a solid choice for those seeking both fashion and functionality in their footwear.

Adidas Ultraboost Light 23 - $140

The Adidas Women’s Ultraboost Light 23 stands out as the best walking shoe for heel comfort, thanks to its exceptional cushioning and responsive Boost midsole. These shoes provide excellent support and shock absorption, making long walks effortless and pain-free. The lightweight design and breathable Primeknit upper ensure a snug, adaptive fit while keeping your feet cool. Ideal for those with heel discomfort, the Ultraboost Light 23 combines innovative technology with sleek style, making it a top choice for comfort-conscious walkers.

Age 28
Sex F
Height 5’4
Weight 180
I got an MRI recently for pain in the ball of my foot and big toe. I just had a follow up with the podiatrist after the MRI and she didn't explained the results. Just asked if I wanted to see a surgeon or not. I would appreciate help in understanding what it all means just to help me feel better. I get the "IMPRESSION" section just from googling but it's the "MUSCLES", "BONES" and "OTHER" sections I'm confused about and google isn't helping me.
COMPARISON: Right foot radiographs 11/15/2023
TECHNIQUE: Multiplanar, multisequence imaging of the right foot was obtained using a 3 T magnet without contrast.
FINDINGS:
TENDONS: Extensor tendons: Intact. No tenosynovitis Flexor tendons: Intact. No tenosynovitis
LIGAMENTS: Collateral: Intact Lisfranc: Intact Plantar plates: Intact
MUSCLES: Normal bulk and signal without edema or fatty infiltration.
BONES: No acute fractures or contusions. There is diffusely decreased TI and increased fluid sensitive marrow signal of the fibular hallux sesamoid.
CARTILAGE: Intact
OTHER: Small great toe metatarsophalangeal joint effusion.
IMPRESSION: Fibular hallux sesamoid findings suggestive of sesamoiditis, trauma or sesamoid osteonecrosis with small great toe metatarsophalangeal joint effusion.
Thanks in advance!

This might seem dumb but is there a diagram that explains when all the rear lights are used. E.g handbrake, brakes, reversing etc.
There does not seem to be anything in the manual. It tells you how to turn on the lights but nothing about what is shown at the rear.
Can someone explain it for me or point me to a document/manual
My guess is that
On the boot/tailgate, the left and right panel the reversing light is the only light. The two red panels (one above the reversing light, one below) are just reflectors with no light behind them
On the rear side lights it contains the indicators. The bottom red part is the parking and brake lights. The brake lights are brighter than the parking lights
The brake lights are only on with the foot brake not the hand break.
There are two small lights that illuminating the licence plate.
At the centre top of the car is a strip brake light
On the bumper, the left red plate is just a reflector, the right is the fog light.
Can someone tell me if my guess is correct.
Thanks