Hip and knee pain

I just purchased my first pair of MBT's last week. My massage therapist introduced me to a painter who had severe back and leg pain because of his profession. His wife convinced him to get a pair. Now, he will not be without them. He now has several pairs.

The price is hard to swallow. I purchased mine for $200. I figure surgery and other extensive therapies would cost much more.

I had both of my legs surgically broken back in 1990. I was born with bowed legs and as a result, my knee joints were nearly shot. The surgery straightened my legs. Since I was only 30 years old, the doctor did not want to replace my knee joints. After almost 19 years, my hips are not balanced, which results in one leg shorter than the other.

I have been to chiropractors and have been taking pilates for eight months to try to remedy this problem. As a result, I'm in pain all the time. That's why I go to the massage therapist.

With all that said, this is my third day with my MBT's. More of my muscles have now come to the party. I find that the pain is worse without my shoes on. I'm expecting big results with my MBT's. So far, so good.

Comments for
Hip and knee pain

Average Rating starstarstarstarstar

Click here to add your own comments

Jun 03, 2010
Rating
starstarstarstarstar
MBTs after 3 weeks
by: AL

I have had severe to moderate low back pain for 6 months... I have had 4 epidurals in my low back, bought a zero gravity chair to sit in, ice my back several times a day... all with some relief... I bought a pair of Sketchers Shape Ups at first, and then bought several pairs of MBTs at a discount place on line... I wear them most of the time, and walk quite a bit with my dog and on errands... I must say they have really helped with my low back symptoms... I would say 75% less low back pain since I began using them.. it takes a few days, maybe a week or two to get used to them.. but they are very comfortable and worth the price if they help your back and posture... Google the MBT sites for discounts, and good luck.

Jun 03, 2010
Rating
starstarstarstarstar
MBTs after 3 weeks
by: Anonymous

I have had severe to moderate low back pain for 6 months... I have had 4 epidurals in my low back, bought a zero gravity chair to sit in, ice my back several times a day... all with some relief... I bought a pair of Sketchers Shape Ups at first, and then bought several pairs of MBTs at a discount place on line... I wear them most of the time, and walk quite a bit with my dog and on errands... I must say they have really helped with my low back symptoms... I would say 75% less low back pain since I began using them.. it takes a few days, maybe a week or two to get used to them.. but they are very comfortable and worth the price if they help your back and posture... Google the MBT sites for discounts, and good luck.

Jan 12, 2009
Rating
starstarstarstarstar
Good luck with your MBTs
by: Steve

Thanks for sharing - and good luck with your MBTs, I really hope that they help!

steve

Click here to add your own comments

Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How?
Simply click here to return to MBTs


My Lower Back Pain

Please note that I have no relationship with the products or services I describe here. I developed this site partly to encourage me to put more effort into fixing my own back, but also to inspire others to go take control of their own back care.

Hopefully you may find some of the ideas here useful, and maybe can discuss them with your doctor.

If you find mylowerbackpain.com useful, please add a link to it from your website or blog.

Thanks, Steve.