Agreed Crankin, though I didn't know that medication compliance was that low.

According to both chiropractor and podiatrist, my splints have improved enough that I can return to hiking again. Within reason and keeping in mind that it will likely take most of the winter for my left leg (the worst of the two by far) to fully heal.

I'm celebrating today by parking 1.5 miles from work and walking - also to enjoy the almost unprecedented 70 degree temps this afternoon