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Went to see a pedorthist today as a pre-screening to see a surgeon ie I guess they are trying to cull out those on their list who are not surgical candidates? She examined my feet, analyzed my foot function and gait and said basically my feet are not functioning the way they should which is not only causing pain and degenerative changes, but also affect areas higher up eg hips, knees. Well I knew that already. She said I am a surgical candidate but in the meantime or alternatively I should consider orthotics and physio to help better manage and maintain my foot function. Here’s the thing. Ideally, I should do both. Financally, its gonna be a struggle. So I am considering just doing one. My brain says do the physio to get my feet more “fit”. But if I still walk on the same base will it be an exercise in futility (no pun intended). I would be interested in hearing from anyone who has gone the path of orthotics and/or physio or medical professionals as to what my best choice would be. TIA.
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Wow I’m impressed that they looked at your gait. No surgeons have done that for me! If I wear wide enough and stretchy enough shoes i can get by but my ankles feel strained after a day of walking and it definitely effected my kinetic chain and caused hip issues that took on a life of their own!
Orthotics made my feet worse and are very expensive. I did my own physio excercises
Custom orthodics, made specifically for my feet, helped a lot for 30 years and wearing the widest width of shoes possible, for 30 years. My left foot finally got so bad I was in such bad pain that I couldn't keep a shoe on for more than 10 to 15 minutes. That is when I decided to have surgery. There are risks and benefits to surgery. I did physical therapy after surgery for three months because I had a few complications. I am doing great now. I have zero pain in my foot now. I do have a plate and screws in my foot but haven't had any issues with them yet. I don't expect to have any but some people do. Best to you in whatever you decide to do.
Orthotics changed my pain in feet. Its gone. They are worth it and a good $$ walking shoe. You may find that this helps so much
Do both Hit financial in one Pip for 6 months can help.
Some content to look up through YouTube and social media accounts with reels: - -The Foot Collective - Petra Fisher Movement -BFS[dot]fit with Christopher Ioannou The exercises and information from these experts could help inform you on how to go forward for your situation. Best of luck
My feet are very hypermobile. I started the orthotics and I could swear they moved back towards normal because my feet didn't hurt as bad and looked less crooked.
Orthotics made my feet worse
Cuineform bone adjustments too foot chiropractors. They are missing that part much like physical therapist used to believe that Chiropractor were useless when it’s the whole Kit N Caboodle. I don’t have any of these things around me. But your first metatarsal has rotated greatly over and both feet, which is what’s caused the bunion and the rest of your bones are more more out of whack because of that.
I think you need to be aware that while orthoses offer considerable value there are areas where in the case of feet little benefit arises. As a cost efficiency exercise go with the therapist as you can try cheaper options with orthoses using online versions to start with. I make this clear to my patients. Davidtollafieldauthor.com
It showed them how when I roll off the ball of my foot my big toe (which should be taking the load) locks due to the bunion so I shift onto the outside of my foot and toes and this is causing the midfoot/base of toe pain/arthritis I am having.
What are physio exercises?
like stretching the toes to maintain flexibility, and other foot excercise
Thank you.
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