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Exercises I have bunions and functional flat feet Can you please tell me some exercises that your podiatrist or therapist has given? I lost the sheet like gave me Do these exercises…
In my previous post I mentioned that I used Diagnostic Static Evaluation to determine if and how I could increase ROM in ankle dorsiflexion using manual release. When determining if…
PRP treatment etc Hi there again - have advanced bunion and hammer toe issue left foot and severe big toe arthritis right foot.(pretty much no cartilage) Spoke to my osteopath today…
I have plantar fasciitis in my right foot which I’m receiving treatment for. But I also have pain in my left foot for the past 6 months, where I’ve circled. Does anyone know what…
What prescription pain medication has everyone been on/ tried in the past/ currently using for their plantar fasciitis? I just want to make a list of possible medications to mention…
I experienced sudden electric shock when I touched my foot. marked area in the picture. It started all of a sudden last night and I wasn't able to touch that area with my fingers. If…
I have tried literally almost everything to help heal my feet from plantar fasciitis. I had 3 steroid injections 2 of them worked temporarily. I have done PT, gone through multiple…
Anybody do Dr Angela’s program and it didn’t work? I’m considering ordering the whole system but don’t want to get burned again. I’ve had this for 1.5 years in both feet with little…
I am so confused with this plantar fascitis! I have had two bunion foot surgeries, one in 2016 and one in 2024 on both feet. I have heel spur on my right foot, really no problem. But…
Had surgery Oct 1…second to last follow up was Nov 7th and she said I needed to walk in a shoe, and use a compression sock or ace bandage since the big toe is still swollen. I have 3…
I have pain in this circled area 6 months post lapidus with confirmed nonunion. Slight swelling in the area. Very painful to walk and step through with a normal gait. I’m limping…
Six weeks post op Lapiplasty with akin. Splint two weeks, cast two weeks, in boot now with progressive weight bearing. I’m still having swelling that is causing a lot of nerve pain…
Has anyone tried Orthofeet shoes for their high arches/ Plantar fasciitis? If so, which one did you try? How did they do?
6 weeks PO, Lapidus, hammer toe and plantar fasciitis tendon repair, I will put a few gentle exercises my physio has started me on this week in the comments below I hope they will…
I had surgery on my left foot in 2017. My big toe “over-corrected,” moving away from my other toes within 4 weeks. It’s even noticeable in shoes. The surgeon wanted to operate again…
Shock wave therapy post I’m sure this has been posted a number of times but I just thought I’d ask! Iv been referred for shockwave therapy and wanted peoples opinions on it, did it…
After having PF last year and injection November worked then just beginning of January I felt so much pain different place different type of pain even went to A&E to get it checked…
This thing is doing wonders for me! I’ve worn a light splint before and just had a heck of a time sleeping with it, but this is so much better- between this, physical therapy and…
Help! I have seen the podiatrist several time for some plugged sweat glands on one foot. He has debrided them and has prescribed a 40% to put on twice a day. Does not s
Doctor said this is arthritis. I wonder if there is another name for it. But, mostly I just want to know how to get rid of the pain. I'm a caregiver for my husband who has Lewy Body…
So what takes away the heel pain. I see a lot of ppl say you need to stretch. I’ve been doing that for months and no relief. Hurts just the same. Can’t get into a podiatrist till…
Has anyone been to see a podiatrist and have they given you exercises and hot and cold treatment suggestions? I have been doing this religiously because the pain has been immense. It…
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Yesterday was my first full day of wearing my upsteps and my feet didn't hurt as bad but my hips hurt like crazy! Is that normal? Are the insoles changing the way I stand, causing hip…
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I'm almost four months post op and recently my pinkie toe is starting to cross over the one next to it. I sent a message to my doctor and he thinks it might be scar tissue that needs…
Anyone else think their cause is actually tight quads? I have done all the exercises etc for my calf. I am unable to do the "heel to butt" which makes me believe this is my issue?
Trying so hard to prevent my bunions from worsening. I switched out all my shoes for sneakers with support and wide toebox, and doing the exercises. I started working out barefoot…
Things I have learned from having bunion surgery: 1. The pain when the nerve block wears off is intense but then it went away with occasional zaps as nerves healed. 2. Swelling is…
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