Community experiences
Explore 470 community discussions about flat feet & arch support, with 1,249 replies preserved in the archive.
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Surgery was Friday, Sept 4th and doing well but experiencing arch pain but no stitches there. Anyone else dealing with the same pain? Esp big toe seems to jerk at the end of the day…
Hi guys! I’m new to this group and don’t have typical bunions. I believe I have tailor bunions because I have painful bones that stick out on the outside of my feet and my pinky toes…
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…
I'm so confused and stressed about whether or not to have surgery. I'm in the UK and don't have the money to go private. I had a consultation in January 2025 and the doc said I should…
Got these today are they any good have it 2 months now right foot , sketchers arch fit , I have sketchers trainers with support insoles I put in , they are good for me, I’m fed up of…
Can anyone recommend slippers to wear, as I work from home and need something comfy to wear -not flip flops or sandal type as I'm likely to trip over my mini dachsund as shes always…
Went to my heel hurting now that went away now my arches hurt and I’m having a hard time using insoles they flare up my feet any advice group? I’m desperate for relief
General suggestion: could people specify whether they have flat feet or high arches, etc., and give more specific info with suggestions, especially about shoes and insoles. I have…
The Good Feet Store....Follow up from my last post. Went in today for my adjustment. I know they are full of $hit. I know their sales tactics are extreme. But I did like the science…
I could use some advice, I started getting pain in my heel about 2 months ago. It got so bad I ended up seeing a doctor and he said I have plantar fasciitis in my heel and the bottom…
Thank you for letting me in the group. I had a plantar fasciatomy on Oct 7th 2025 and developed numbness and pain at 2 weeks postop. It has been 11 months and NOTHING has been done to…
Hello. I know there are lots of posts with people talking about the best insoles that they have tried and/or love. My question is a bit more specific and i cannot find a post with my…
Question for those of you who say you’d never do this surgery again because recovery was much harder than expected… What was the alternative for you? I’m struggling with the “pay now…
ok so i am now 5 months out from my open plantar fasciotomy. I hate to say this, but I have intense heel soreness when I walk still. It's kind of terrifyin. Anyone else have this…
I’ve had my first cortisone injection today is it normal to be a lot of pain ? Shared post Patty Bell I’m so tired and frustrated by this constant pain. Started in May and I can’t…
Worst doctor visit ever this morning!!! I just want to vent. I should have known it was gonna be bad when they called me yesterday to tell me my appointment was at 8 am this morning…
Has anyone had surgery to help with Plantar Fasciitis specifically? Shared post So Arre Has anybody experienced nerve pain all over their foot and up the calf after receiving a…
I’ve had Plantar Fasciitis since last year beginning on one foot, then the other. It’s been better since then but my left foot (the one that started later) is still painful when I…
A little back story, I've had pf for 2 years and the only thing that helps is my husband rubbing my feet before bed, and steroid shots. I've trying everything from sleeping in the…
I saw the podiatrist who told me my feet shape is all genetic and the issues I have come from that. He gave me medical grade inserts. I started using them Thursday. Now, my shins feel…
I have been diagnosed with plantar faciatis Shared post Freda Wuinn I have had severe pain in my foot for the past 3 months and think it’s plantar fasciitis, is it better to go to the…
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Hi, my 11 year old has been diagnosed with this in one foot. She is in so much pain, I dont know whatvtondo for her. We have done rest and ice, which has not helped. She can't do any…
I am currently doing PT once a week I was wondering how long y'all have been going or how to know when to quit ? Shared post Kim Carter Casais I saw the podiatrist who told me my feet…
I had a spinal fusion at L4, L5 a few months ago. I’ve developed seriously painful PF I just read that PF can be connected to a spinal fusion. The surgeons PA had nothing for me. He…
This was the first week back teaching and I’m feeling it a little bit, but not as much as I anticipated. Anywho, my question is, does anyone else sometimes feel the arch “twitch” at…
Best sneaker for hands free slip on - black that comes in XW and helps plantar fasciitis thanks! Shared post Haley Rose This was the first week back teaching and I’m feeling it a…
Anyone try and have any success with these toes separator socks? My-Happy Feet - Foot pain relief for common foot pain MY-HAPPYFEET.COM My-Happy Feet - Foot pain relief for common…
Extreme Delayed Pain Response: Is This Normal? Partially tore my spring ligament in October 2025. Today, if my midfoot flexes too hard or under load in plantar flexion or…
My physiotherapist asked me would I consider shock therapy, acupuncture, and dry needle. Has anyone had this done and did it help. She did mention that the shock treatment is…