Community experiences
Explore 482 community discussions about flat feet & arch support, with 1,456 replies preserved in the archive.
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Bunion thoughts… Can anyone tell me how bad this is from the picture? I now have a tonne of pain on the side of my foot but most recently also on the ball. Feels like I’m walking on a…
I searched but couldn't find any discussion on the Fulton slides. They claim to help with so many issues, including plantar fasciitis. I wondered if they were worth the cost. Has…
Has anyone tried using a handheld cold laser? (Like the Domer) Shared post Julia Elizabeth I just purchased “On: Cloudrunner 3” sneakers, and orthotics, at a specialty running store…
What have you been told to do for plantar fasciitis… and did it actually work? Shared post Donald Jason Gonzalez Ive been dealing with foot pain for about 16-17 years. Went to the…
Throbbing tonight No photo description available. Shared post CreativeEagle2233 Please can someone who has been in this situation advise me. Seen surgeon x rays show bunion but…
10 weeks post UPDATE I did buy a pair just yesterday, 🥹 Ordered HOKA Clifton. Half size bigger and wide. When delivered they were big! I went back and fit into regular size. These are…
Does anyone with large bunions, as I have, wear barefoot shoes? Shared post Amanda Nunlist Throbbing tonight No photo description available. Shared post Christine Sinclair-Wellings If…
I had trauma/injury to my right side of my right foot tripping badly in mid May, about 12 weeks ago. I still have pain on the right side of my right foot and a lot of swelling all…
Has anyone gone to see a sport physician after a referral for bone oedema and the child has been in pain for 10 weeks to be told that young females seem that their brain overreacts to…
Hey so I’m new here. I was wondering if anyone knew what this could be. So I have put 2 pics up one of my sore food and the other is non sore the sore foot has a bump the bump hurts…
Anyone know of any CBD products or CBG products oil base possibly that are good for feet pain or overall feet pain. Product that's affordable. Carmen Strutz My PCP told me that it…
My wife and I are walking the Camino de Santiago. We started today and will walk about 250 miles over the next month. I got PF in my left foot six months ago and was not able to get…
Today's home visits..... And an angle we've never seen beautiful Torquay from before. Anonymous participant Both my ankles and feet are swollen. Both my ankles are feet are swollen…
Has anyone else had Lapidus, Akin Kessel Bonnie, TarsiTree Implant ? Stephanie Arch Hi all! I just wanted to introduce myself and share a photo I took. I’m Stephanie. I’m 52. I’ve had…
Has anyone been able to return to a very active lifestyle? I’m so fed up with this pain. It’s actually disappeared in my left foot but my PF remains intensely painful in my right…
I have severe midfoot pain on top of the foot. Please suggest... Julia Evans Question for those who have tried acupuncture for PF: -how bad did the acupuncture sessions hurt? -did the…
Can anyone point me in the right direction for some nicer shoes? I’m a teacher and wear a lot of dresses and dress pants to work. My ortho tennis shoes and Birkenstock sandals aren’t…
Best shoes after the operation .? Thanks Romy Gishen I've had bunions for about 3 years but haven't actually been to see a doctor about them. The last year they've been painful and my…
Advise on best sneakers with arch support and favorite sandals that look ok? Julie Bennion Wilcock Hi, from UK I need to find something to protect my bunion from 20k + steps in…
Just had my 6 week post op appointment. Has anyone had any tendon (or similar) issue where the big toe is being pulled over towards the 2nd and is somewhat sitting lower and pulls…
I'm in souch pain don't know what to do with myself Linda Turley Ok so those of you who have had the cortisone Were you told rest 24-48 hrs ? Renee Montgomery I’m trying to find a…
So I was strength training for an hour a day, then walking 5 miles. I did this 5 days a week. My feet started hurting but I pushed through and like when you get in the best shape… I…
So today I went to Dick’s to try on the Arizona soft bed Birkenstock sandals. They do not softer than the regular Birkenstocks. It really made me wonder if the associate was bringing…
Yes, dry needling does help Kathi Desmond Frost I bought Shock Doctor ankle braces at Dick’s sporting goods store. My ankles always killed me from my plantar fasciitis. I’ve had it…
Throbbing tonight KnowledgeablePeapod1058 How did YOU know you also wanted your bunionette (Tailor) removed? I’m having pain on the ball of my foot under it, not in the side. I’m…
Hi. Does anyone have a favorite brand of supportive house slippers? Something with a backing so they don’t fall off easily. Kate Cat My feet are really really bad. I’ve got custom fit…
What house slippers do you all use? Kelly Coe Does anyone have any suggestion for something comfortable I can wear in the summer as house slippers for painful feet? It gets really hot…
Update:::**** I still get tingling under my foot and when I do I just keep shaking my legs and hips vigorously! Im back in my old flat sneakers and im not using any kind of cushioned…
I found my before and after xrays online. At first I couldnt tell a difference (other than the screws), but now I see where my Dr shaved off my bone. Kind of crazy to l…
Hello everyone, This is my first time here. What are your thoughts on getting the system from the Good Feet Store. They come with 3 inserts to wear, and a very pricey investment. It…