Community experiences
Explore 362 community discussions about toe spacers, orthotics & braces, with 867 replies preserved in the archive.
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Is there something someone can recommend for during the day at work? Im a school custodian and I am on my feet for 9 hours a day 5 days a week. Im already wearing night splints to bed…
I’m still so torn between getting lots of arch support with HOKA or going barefoot with something like HOBIBEAR! How will I know which way is best? * to look at my feet they aren’t…
Heading away in hols soon and really in need of a good comfortable pair of sandals\Flip-flops suffering with pain into my high arches and middle heel any ideas ?? Lainey Fitzgerald…
Picked up these Hoka Ora Ones yesterday and oh man are these things comfy indoors. I tried on the oofos but I found these to be more comfortable especially with my flat feet. The…
Has anyone tried these socks? https://forme.science/products/arch-booster-sock... Alyssa_Jane2467 I am new to having PF and I am soon to gey my first pair of orthotics and I am…
Has anyone been recommended a toenail brace to help flatten the nail? I got a medical pedicure (for $210) and the lady said I should come back for a toenail brace to help flatten the…
Both the Koprez sleeve and the Airplus sleeve leave this painful ridge at the bend where my ankle joins my leg. Any solutions please? Bren Loukes Home and well. 6 hours - in and out!…
What has people's experience been with PRP? I've had two shockwave treatments (the high intensity kind), several rounds of PT, tried all the braces, stretching, scraping, massaging…
Which insole is best for plantar fasciitis? What’s the best insole for walking and basketball? Dawn Lee Hi guys I’ve got an appointment for steroid injection and was wondering if it…
what best insole for planter and put roll on side off foot please help Mistie Blevins has anyone used the good feet arch support system? how was it for you? Melissa Ann Espino Foot at…
what best insole for planter and put roll on side off foot please help Shared post Mistie Blevins has anyone used the good feet arch support system? how was it for you? Shared post…
Why are birkenstock so good? Do sandles have the same impact? Shared post Vinai Dhanraj Just recently confirmed I have PF and the podiatrist recommended changing my footwear first…
Do most of you have pain in arch and heel? I only have pain in heel (and outer heel) but ultrasound did verify it is PF 6.8mm thickness with bone spur. Nothing has really improved…
Best sneakers to wear with orthotics Shared post Susy Zoom I have developed bunionettes on both feet after big toe fusion surgery. The left foot was done 10 months ago, the right 8…
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 way it is”? Now I am just considered chronic. I never in my…
Rehab question. I developed PF about 7 months ago and didn't take it seriously enough at first reading that it often goes away with a bit of rest. It did get a bit better and then…
Has anyone tried the Koprez sleeve? So tempted to try but would live some feedback. Shared post Vito Rullo Hello everyone I joined this chat because I honestly have no idea where to…
What do you all recommend to have for surgery ? Shared post Natasha Guthrie Has anyone found anything new that helps Shared post Susie Burleson I was finally diagnosed as "Plantar…
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…
Pain for the last 9 months, and now after PT, stretches, different shoes and insole, x ray and MRI, and otc pain meds. The pain is different, kinda gone, but not really. I was…
Just recently confirmed I have PF and the podiatrist recommended changing my footwear first before going down Orthotics and cortisone shots and shock therapy of whatever Can I ask for…
How many people have tried going gluten free and also zero sugar to see if it helps the inflammation? I keep hearing that healing could be delayed by the inflammation if your body is…
At what point do people decide to go with surgery? I’m going on 17 months with PF. Two podiatrists, every splint/brace/boot/insole/tape, lasers, stretching, shots, you name it. I had…
Does anyone have such bad pain from plantar fasciitis that it radiates into your leg bones. Femur and hips to be exact? I work 12hr shifts and sometimes I barely get a chance to sit…
Hello everyone I joined this chat because I honestly have no idea where to go anymore. I’ve been to 2 different podiatrist. They both say that I have plantar fasciitis. I’ve had…
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…
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…
I had bunion surgery 3 years ago. My pain and recovery had been tough. Finally went back to the doctor to discover my big toe joint is full of arthritis. We've tried…
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…