Community experiences
Explore 482 community discussions about flat feet & arch support, with 1,456 replies preserved in the archive.
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Has anyone found anything new that helps Shared post Brad Green So after 1 year and 1 month my foot is still killing me. Some days worse that others. So at this point is it “ just the…
Maybe it will help.. Shared post from Taichi.zidong May be an image of text that says 'Foot pain Common causes of foot pain: Top Sprains/ strains Osteoarthritis Tendonitis Gout Toes…
Throbbing tonight No photo description available. Shared post Erica Young Is there less pain/quicker recovery with keyhole - minimally invasive surgery please? Shared post Christine…
Throbbing tonight No photo description available. Shared post Anonymous member Nobody in my family has bunions except my aunt is that normal? Shared post KnowledgeablePeapod1058 How…
Q about ice machines: I am having bunion/hammer toe surgery on Wed. My insurance did not approve an ice machine. I’ve seen some options online and was wondering what we ice as the CAM…
I beat PF and did Red light after every stretch and strengthening gym session...Not 100% sold on the red light but I do think the vibrating floor helps increase blood circulation…
I'm tired of buying sneakers and finding that they irritate my PF. Does anyone have tried and true recommendations for walking sneakers for a low arch and wide toe box? Shared post…
Things I’ve tried that don’t/didn’t work for me: * XStance insoles * Orthofeet sneakers (they had a 60 day try period) * Koprez sleeve (marginally helps for support) Shared post…
Hopefully my post encourages others and any questions please ask away! Shared post from Marie Pringle May be an image of hospital and text. No photo description available.. No photo…
Anyone have bunion correction surgery and was a runner before the surgery?? How are you doing with your running after having the surgery? Shared post Kimberly Harwood Isham Anyone…
Non surgery options for a tailor bunion Shared post DL Walker One of the most powerful techniques that I have incorporated into my practice is taping/strapping. Why? Tape has the…
Has anyone tried this if do did it help also what setting would help ? May be an image of text that says 'Zen STIMULATION FOOT MASSAGER Feet ELECTRICAL MUSCLE Bvibrationmodes 8…
I have severe midfoot pain on top of the foot. Please suggest... Shared post Julia Evans Those of you with high arches: any recommendations for walking shoes with proper arch support?…
Has anyo e tried Kuru shoes? Thank you in advance Shared post Vito Rullo Hello everyone I joined this chat because I honestly have no idea where to go anymore. I’ve been to 2…
Urgent Hello! Have any of you or your friends gone through severe foot burning and heel pain for a prolonged period? This is for a friend who is going through this issue for over 2…
I’ve been reading and researching for awhile now on PF. I have been wearing Hoka’s for awhile now and realized most all the cushioned shoes do more harm than good. Just got my first…
I’m sure the smart people in this group can figure out I’m REPOSTING this article from Dr. Angela, and NOT claiming I wrote it myself. The Problem with Hokas One of the most common…
Our ancestors wore simple footwear made from local nature items like plant leaves, tree bark, and animal skin. Ancient people in warm places went barefoot or wore light sandals…
Has anyone else had Lapidus, Akin Kessel Bonnie, TarsiTree Implant ? Shared post Stephanie Arch Hi all! I just wanted to introduce myself and share a photo I took. I’m Stephanie. I’m…
4.5 weeks post op I've been using bio oil and keeping wrapped and elevated. Unwrapped to shower tonight and its really dry? Has anyone else had this?? No photo description available…
has anyone used the good feet arch support system? how was it for you? Shared post Jessica Russell Llach What have you been told to do for plantar fasciitis… and did it actually work?…
KOPREX Who has tried them? Any success? They have good reviews online but reddit reviews were less than favorable. May be an image of text Shared post Linda Byram I’m sure the smart…
Hi runners! I am post injection (second round in April, first was in 2023) in bilateral heels. My pain is predominantly gone, but what running shoes have you all transitioned to after…
Has anybody had a sensitivity from your metal work and what symptoms did you have?Thank you very much. Shared post UnforgettableArugula1922 how likely is it that this new pain could…
I am incredibly frustrated and depressed about my feet. 😞. I feel like no one even knows what's wrong with them. Going on 7 years battling pain in the Tops of my feet. Resting them…
Update: Well I overdid it again and am feeing so so much excruciating pain this evening in the ball of my foot and nerve pain. Why can’t I catch a break?😞 Ok almost 8 weeks post…
Anyone so bored that all they wanna do is eat!!! Shared post Jenny Lynn I’m 8 days out… 1st MTP fusion with a bone graft from the back of my foot. (Hope I said that right!) I’m still…
Painful feet... this is my story, so I know this won't help everyone, but it's worth writing in case it helps someone. I had excruciating pain across the top of both my feet & also…
Did everyone that had surgery have to go to PT? Shared post Louise Yogini 5 week update: Most of my scab has fallen off, and I am still getting used to looking at the new shape of my…
how likely is it that this new pain could progress to a regular thing? does it happen to you guys often or is it just me? so i have a loft bed with a metal ladder. i was climbing into…