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Explore 482 community discussions about flat feet & arch support, with 1,456 replies preserved in the archive.
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I am a teacher and today I went into school to help with a new student activity. I did a ton of walking and after only being there 3 hours I was in a lot of pain! I was in so much…
No chance of relief/cure is there without surgery and even then its not going to be perfect? I have tried massage and physio and every tells me mine is Minore bunion with flexi flat…
Can anyone recommend a good  woman’s walking shoe?  and a good indoor slippers with arch support. I noticed since I started walking alot treadmill or pavement, I’m getting pain…
Looking for this kind of shoe but for arch planter issues on feet daily support worker
My arches have flattened. I think I may have arthritis in the top of my foot. .I find wearing sketchers with built in arches help arch area but hurt too of my bony foot. Is it…
Got new orthotics today everything feels fine except about 1 to 2 in from my heel it feel a bump. Chatgpt says thats the support and its normal and ill get used to it. Its right in…
If you have PTTD and fallen arches. What do you walk around the house in? Have you tried arch sleeves? The pulse insoles are for tennis shoes and I don't wear them often.
**UPDATE: after seeing the dr yesterday, I’m on a round of antibiotics (Doxy) as he thought the toe with the pin that had been removed looked like it was mildly infected since there…
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How is this guest able to leave a review? I had a guest claim the lockbox wasn’t working when he arrived around 8:15 p.m. I send every guest backup check-in instructions in case they…
62 years old, my first bout with horrible plantar fasciitis in my right foot. Pics are to show my extremely high arches. Before I spend hundreds more dollars I would love to connect…
What's the best thing for 2nd toe capsulitis? Dr says taping 2nd toe but then other toes compensate and are in pain. Tried toe spacers and get pain in my arch. Tried met pad and cause…
I live in Canada. Any recommendations for winter boots with arch support, soft shell, waterproof etc? What are the most comfortable winter boots?
This is my evenings right now Also I used my high arch insole for my right foot today, should I have used them for both feet because I felt like I was limping all day.
So I’ve had back pain for years, had numerous treatments but still have it and trying to manage that. I’ve got a bulge at the bottom I’m hoping to have injected and had a fully torn…
Going on a cruise. Need a good walkable sandal that can go in the water too. Suggestions? PF in both feet and flat arch.
has anyone used the good feet arch support system? how was it for you?
I’m not sure I have plantar fasciitis, I dont have heel pain but the middle of my arch hurts so bad I can barely walk sometimes, anyone know what that could be?
3 months post surgery. My surgery and recovery was easy and I’ve been walking pain free with some residual swelling. When I lay my foot flat on the floor, I noticed that my toe is now…
Can wearing shoes with arch support actually make plantar fasciitis worse? Has anyone else experienced worse pain with the arch support?
Anyone here wear archies flip flops? Im thinking of getting a pair. I have a ridiculous amount of foot issues due to a falling arch. Other arch support suggestions are welcome too. I…
I never imagined feet problems getting me down. I’ve got a fibroma on both feet in the arch area. Trying to find shoes has been challenging. Trying to walk without pressure on my arch…
Has anyone used this orthopedic boot for your plantar fasciitis? If so, did you walk with the foam pads under your arch?
I think I finally understand what Cinderella felt like when she slid her foot into that glass slipper... I'm sitting at around 25 days post op...MIS bunion surgery. Before travelling…
I like the Gdefy's neutral arch New Balance 928 a little heavy though, the Gdefy's eventually let your feet hit the ground after 6 months of wear and tear. The Brooks Ghost lets the…
Extreme Foot Pain to Ambulatory Wheelchair User Has anyone’s foot condition led them to use a wheelchair and make home modifications to make their home more wheelchair-friendly? Have…
Flat Feet + Plantar Fasciitis Seeing lots of people post “I have flat feet so need arch support”. Flat feet (low or no arches) often mean the plantar fascia is under more stretch…
<<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…
I know I posted on here already. I’m still having pain in my right ankle and arch. I went to see my podiatrist. For a ingrown toenail that had to be cut. She sent me over to my…
Is it easier having a bunion than flat foot and bunion? Seems like bunions are easier fix anyone know the complexity of flat foot surgery?