What causes flat feet?

Flat feet can be congenital (you're born with them), or develop over time due to weakened arch muscles, tendon damage, overpronation, arthritis, or injury. Age, weight, and pregnancy can contribute to arch collapse. Some people with flat feet have no symptoms, while others have significant pain.

Do flat feet need to be treated?

Not all flat feet require treatment. If you have no pain or functional limitations, treatment may not be necessary. However, if flat feet cause pain, fatigue, or contribute to other conditions, treatment options include proper footwear, arch support, stretching, strengthening exercises, and custom orthotics.

What's the best arch support for flat feet?

Options range from over-the-counter insoles and orthofeet-style shoes to custom orthotics. Most people benefit from a combination of supportive shoes and orthotics. The best choice depends on your specific needs, biomechanics, and budget. Many people benefit from trying different options to find what works.

Can you fix flat feet with exercises?

Strengthening exercises can help manage flat feet and slow progression, particularly if combined with proper footwear. Key exercises include arch strengthening, calf stretches, toe scrunches with a towel, and balance exercises. Exercises work best when combined with proper support and footwear.

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Both my ankles and feet are swollen. Both my ankles are feet are swollen and they hurt so bad sometimes that I can hardly walk; they have been this way for about a couple weeks. The left one hurts slightly more than the right. I have plantar fasciitis and flat feet. I’ve tried the RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) method. I got a pedicure about a couple weeks ago, hence the pink nails. The massage and soak helped the pain temporarily, but the pain eventually came back. I… See more All reactions:

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