Do alot of yall only have pain in the heel?
Do alot of yall only have pain in the heel? Not the arch at all. Edit to say..... my doctor made me start physical therapy because the pain after my surgery is still intense. I hate…
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Flat Feet & Arch Support
Explore 517 community discussions about flat feet & arch support, with 2,236 replies preserved in the archive.
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I'm now almost 4 mo post plantar fasciotomy surgery: at 3 mo everything had been feeling great for about six…
I'm now almost 4 mo post plantar fasciotomy surgery: at 3 mo everything had been feeling great for about six weeks - I stand at work (teacher), go square dancing a couple times a…
***edited***Thank you for the add.
***edited***Thank you for the add. I'm looking for ideas. I do intend to see a Dr as soon as I can afford it. Over the last few months my feet hurt so bad. Left more than right but…
Anyone else have pain on the Top of your feet?
Anyone else have pain on the Top of your feet? I've been struggling with this for several years. Only thing that helps is inactivity and cortisone shots. I can't keep getting shots…
I have high arches.
I have high arches. Top of my foot is painfully tight. Any advice or suggestions? Thanks Bob
So, mine came in finally!
So, mine came in finally! It did take a while. Ordered 11/29/22. Arrived 3/3/23. I waited 12 days to post to give a review. Definitely HELPING!!!! I know some customers said they…
A lot of people say they have flat feet....then there are those of us born without arches in our feet.
A lot of people say they have flat feet....then there are those of us born without arches in our feet. Grandma used to say I don't have feet I have flippers But seriously I hope these…
For the past 2 months, the arch on the bottom of my left foot feels as though it has a sock a bunched up…
For the past 2 months, the arch on the bottom of my left foot feels as though it has a sock a bunched up underneath of it, but there is no sock there. The sensation is hard to…
Hi, I am a little desperate for good shoes and am so confused… I have just been diagnosed w/ Plantar Fasciitis…
Hi, I am a little desperate for good shoes and am so confused… I have just been diagnosed w/ Plantar Fasciitis and my Podiatrist along with other Healthcare professionals have told me…
Hi all. I have just been diagnosed with plantar faciitus. I have flat feet so was wondering which slippers and…
Hi all. I have just been diagnosed with plantar faciitus. I have flat feet so was wondering which slippers and shoes you would all recommend. Im doing the physio exercises alongside too
Shock wave therapy post I’m sure this has been posted a number of times but I just thought I’d ask!
Shock wave therapy post I’m sure this has been posted a number of times but I just thought I’d ask! Iv been referred for shockwave therapy and wanted peoples opinions on it, did it…
Anyone with flat feet able to wear zero drop shoes and walk barefoot?
Anyone with flat feet able to wear zero drop shoes and walk barefoot? If so, any advice? Thank you
What are everyone’s opinions about being barefoot/wearing footwear indoors?
What are everyone’s opinions about being barefoot/wearing footwear indoors? Iv had flat feet pain and planta in both feet now for a year. Doing the exercises, customised orthotics and…
I’m wondering if there are other people on here with hyper mobility.
I’m wondering if there are other people on here with hyper mobility. Not formally diagnosed with EDS but my PCP suspects it. Wait time with geneticist is years. I know treatments can…
Multiple ingrown toenails: could your sandals be the cause?
Thankfully, I've managed to keep my PF at bay. I do my toes to the nose exercises every morning before getting out of bed and I wear my birkenstocks as indoor shoes. However, I fear…
Fallen arches: pain relief when the arch is gone forever
if your arches have fallen (there's no getting a sheet of paper thru there) what are some ideas you've tried that work to help with pain in that area? Pretty sure getting my arches…
Weak foot arches and bunions: can exercise fix the problem?
The arches of my feet always hurt. I have a low arch (I think), bunions, and I believe my arches collapse/“fall” or are weak. I may also have some ankle alignment issues but not…
Foot alignment and pronation: why this matters for your body
Important article regarding the foot alignment and its influence on the lower body. Particularly important for people whose feet are pronated or flat. Isometric Strength of Lower…
Severe nighttime bunion pain: is surgery the answer?
I apologize if this isn't allowed but I was going to set a date for surgery then things came up so now I'm kind of stuck. The pain is getting to be ridiculous at night. No OTC med…
Is my bunion bad? flat feet and bunion concerns
How terrible is my bunion? I’ve been told I have flat feet. I just noticed this last night and I’m freaked out
Chronic foot pain journey: ten years of searching for relief
long post ahead but please read I have had chronic foot pain for ten years. I’m 25 and started noticing it at 16 when i got my first job (only worked 2 hour shifts). I have seen MANY…
Exercises I have bunions and functional flat feet Can you please tell me some exercises that your podiatrist…
Exercises I have bunions and functional flat feet Can you please tell me some exercises that your podiatrist or therapist has given? I lost the sheet like gave me Do these exercises…
Post-neuroma removal: managing forefoot pain with insoles
<<HELP/advice.. I had Morton Neuroma removed from my 2nd and 3rd metatarsal nerve back in Dec2017. I had some custom made insoles but it was too painful in the beginning months... the…
Plantar fasciitis with high arches: getting back to activity
Hi everyone! About me I’m 54, obese and a former marathon runner (17 marathons, one ultra). My arches are high and I under pronate. Actually, considering, I’m surprised it’s taken…
Plantar fasciitis: custom orthotics or store-bought inserts?
Has anyone ditched their custom orthotics and had better luck with other store bought insert like steppers or Dr schools or others ? My custom seem to cause more pain to my left foot…
Plantar fasciitis: last attempts after tried everything else
I have tried literally almost everything to help heal my feet from plantar fasciitis. I had 3 steroid injections 2 of them worked temporarily. I have done PT, gone through multiple…
Flat cushioned shoes without arch support for foot pain relief
if anyone else has trouble with arches and need more flat but cushioned shoe, can you tell me what you bought? Thank you!
Plantar fasciitis orthotics: should arch support inserts hurt?
Are orthotics/arch support inserts supposed to be more painful than the PF itself? Will it start to get better the longer I use them?
High arch support shoes: are they making your pain worse?
I have a high arch and is it better to wear a shoe that goes up into your arch? I hate that feeling and so uncomfortable.
Fallen arches and plantar fasciitis: understanding the link
I began thinking that maybe my arch had dropped because I've always had high arches. I did some research and found this: A dropping arch is directly linked to plantar fasciitis. As…
Products mentioned
| Name in the archive | Discussions | Read the context |
|---|---|---|
| Brooks | 66 | |
| Hoka | 61 | |
| Oofos | 51 | |
| orthotics | 45 | |
| Birkenstock | 35 | |
| Altra | 26 | |
| Skechers | 24 | |
| Crocs | 23 |