Almost fully recovered thanks to my night splint.
Almost fully recovered thanks to my night splint. Next up: 10 day trip to Paris this summer. I have very flat feet, so a little lift in my shoes works wonders. Experienced flat…
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Toe Spacers, Orthotics & Braces — page 12
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Had my one week follow up today!
Had my one week follow up today! The left is the x-ray of my foot before the surgery and the right is the x-ray of it after! My surgery was on 2/23/26. I had lapiplasty, with a donor…
Im a heavy-duty mechanic, on my feet pretty much all day.
Im a heavy-duty mechanic, on my feet pretty much all day. Any suggestions on insoles or sleeves to wear?
What are your thoughts?
What are your thoughts? Haven't had surgery just yet as it's my last option. Went to physical therapy and therapist recommended the HOKA shoes and Bunion Relief & Toe Corrector. What…
I've been doing this for few days so far and I think it's actually helping!
I've been doing this for few days so far and I think it's actually helping! PF since last July. I'm using a massage gun in this exact area. Crossing fingers that it's the holy grail…
I have had heel spurs with plantar fasciitis under both feet for 20 months now.
I have had heel spurs with plantar fasciitis under both feet for 20 months now. I have tried a night splint, 8 shockwave treatments, 5 osteopath visits, orthopedic insoles, stretching…
Tip That Helped My Post-Bunion Surgery Swelling and Toe Pressure.
Tip That Helped My Post-Bunion Surgery Swelling and Toe Pressure. I discovered something during recovery from bunion fusion and hammer-toe surgery that might help others dealing with…
I'm supposed to use my foot boot for an hour twice a day for my diagnosed Fasciitis of the heel and I have been.
I'm supposed to use my foot boot for an hour twice a day for my diagnosed Fasciitis of the heel and I have been. I believe my heel is actually bruised rather than having Plantar…
Can I have some suggestions for somewhat cute flip flops/sandals for the summer?
Can I have some suggestions for somewhat cute flip flops/sandals for the summer?
I have been reading all these posts and looking for help so figured I should also share my experience.
I have been reading all these posts and looking for help so figured I should also share my experience. I was hit with PF in college running distance for xc and track in a d1 school. I…
When did y'all decide it was time to remove a tailors bunion surgically?
When did y'all decide it was time to remove a tailors bunion surgically? I just recently got one maybe 4 months ago, and it's progressively gotten worse. I went to a podiatrist where…
Walking Boot Question.
Walking Boot Question. 3ish weeks post op. Yesterday I got my cast / splint off and moved to a walking boot. It's miserable! It's actually more painful than the cast was. Is this…
I just wanted to say that I completely understand that everybody's feet are different....
I just wanted to say that I completely understand that everybody's feet are different.... not everything works for everybody. But I think I have found what works for me. $39 Hobibear…
Does anyone else have deep corn problems on the ball of the foot/ under bunion.
Does anyone else have deep corn problems on the ball of the foot/ under bunion. It predates the start of the bunion which started about 10 yrs ago, the deep corn when I was in my…
Uh... did anyone else wear a toe spacer for a while and as a result get a pain in the middle top of the foot?…
Uh... did anyone else wear a toe spacer for a while and as a result get a pain in the middle top of the foot? I feel like I'm trading one issue for another.
Anyone else get a post-op splint that ended up being too tight?
Anyone else get a post-op splint that ended up being too tight? Surgery was Tuesday and I'm going into clinic tomorrow to get it changed out. Praying for no skin breakdown and a bit…
Recommended new custom orthotics which fit and physio for peroneal tendonitis due to flat feet.
Recommended new custom orthotics which fit and physio for peroneal tendonitis due to flat feet. Had physio few years back on other foot which found tough - anyone any tips?
Ordered new custom orthotics for my horrifically flat feet.
Ordered new custom orthotics for my horrifically flat feet. I've been waiting 7 weeks. They took moulds of my feet and then they were sent from uk to Australia where they are made…
I am looking for insole suggestions.
I am looking for insole suggestions. Please help me. I have Morton's toe and flat feet which means my second and third toe joint are what strikes first and no arch to support and I've…
For about a year I have had increasing pain on lateral side of one foot and below 4th and 5th metatarsal joint.
For about a year I have had increasing pain on lateral side of one foot and below 4th and 5th metatarsal joint. I know the fat pads are practically non existent and have relied on…
My friend Sarita is on a mission to end foot pain.
My friend Sarita is on a mission to end foot pain. I've watched my friend Sarita struggle for over 11 years with a painful foot deformity. I saw her try every bulky, uncomfortable…
Can anyone recommend a corrector or toe separator that can help?
Can anyone recommend a corrector or toe separator that can help? I can now feel my big toe pushing the other toes. I've been referred for surgery but in the meantime wondering if…
Hi everyone! I'm not cured but I have been able to make a number of adjustments to live with less pain…
Hi everyone! I'm not cured but I have been able to make a number of adjustments to live with less pain day-to-day, and I have even started running again. First, I started using…
What started with sore feet and heels first thing in the morning at the beginning of December has progressed…
What started with sore feet and heels first thing in the morning at the beginning of December has progressed to debilitating pain whenever trying to weight bear. The only way I can…
Currently what my foot looks like after an hour of standing.
Currently what my foot looks like after an hour of standing. I do 10 hour shifts at Amazon. And the pain is getting so bad. I start limping within the first couple hours. I've tried…
I need suggestions on winter boots!
I need suggestions on winter boots! I currently wear my hoka recovery slides indoors and my brooks glycerin shoes outdoors but I live in Canada and my feet are cold and wet. I am…
New journey for me.
New journey for me. This group has been so helpful with finding new shoes. Brooks Ghost 16 wide and Oofos slides are working out great. I am still trying to decide if I like the Hoka…
Has anyone tried acupuncture or night splints for pf pain.
Has anyone tried acupuncture or night splints for pf pain. I've just bought some arch support shoes from amazon so hope they also help.
Plantar Fasciitis sufferer here!
Plantar Fasciitis sufferer here! It was recommended I get a night splint. I ordered one but it doesn't work as intended. Can anyone recommend a night brace that worked for them?
I was very bad for 2 years, using the night splint I immediately recovered!
I was very bad for 2 years, using the night splint I immediately recovered! I'm doing now this exercises daily.