Question 1

do custom orthotics help  chronic foot pain? i got a new set two days ago. i'm being careful to not wear them too long but they hurt.

Accepted Answer

Yes & no: They do help 4 structural  problems or pressure areas. If there is not a diagnosis it can b hit & miss. When u get custom inserts they should b comfy right away. Go back to the orthotics provider & tell them they r not right. U pay good $ 4 them and they should adjusted 2 help u with ur problem. B insistent & persistent.

Question 2

runner who got orthotics and then started having pain on top of foot. noticed it was between first and second tied, but now it randomly hurts under the arch and now under the second toe when pressing on it. stress reaction or metatarsalgia maybe?

Accepted Answer

Morton’s neuroma: Most likely a neuroma, or hypersensitive nerve ending. Care must be taken in treating this as surgery often fails and can make it worse. See a PMR doc, pedorthist (specialist in shoes and inserts, or podiatrist, or orthopoedist who specializes in feet. The arch pain is most likely due to an ill fitting orthotic, poor shoe choice,  plus repeat trauma from running. Good luck

Question 3

foot problem,  have a fallen arch on left foot for 3 yrs now.   use orthotics, but recently my heel hurts to walk on.  planters fasciitis? what is it?

Accepted Answer

Impossible to say: no one can give a specific answer without being able to examine the heel. If it is tender along the inside edge it is likely to be plantar fasciitis.

Question 4

hi, i am having pain with my left foot on the joint of my 2nd toe where my toe meets my foot. by the end of the day i can hardly walk. i wear orthotics, but had been wearing hiking sandals for a while because it is so hot out. my pain is causing me to limp and then its a ripple effect to making my back hurt etc.

foot pain?

Accepted Answer

Urgent Care: I would suggest a Podiatry and Urgent Care appointment. From your description, a fracture is possible. 
Avoid stress on the area, local ice and elevate the foot. Motrin may be used for pain. The Podiatrist will assess your footwear.

Question 5

i got custom orthotics and am a college runner. now my foot really hurts better the first and second metatarsal and i cant run. thought my shoes were too tight at first but now it hurts to lift toes 2 weeks later. what could this be? seeing doc mon?

Accepted Answer

Adjustments needed: I’m not quite sure what you’re trying to explain. However whenever a patient gets new orthotics sometimes they need to be adjusted. Obviously these types of pains and discomfort should not occur. Give your doctor the opportunity to adjust them. Discontinue using them until you see your doctor

Question 6

how do they fit your feet for orthotics?

Accepted Answer

Orthotics: I have had many orthotics over the years. The best ones were custom made by a podiatrist who actually took a cast mold of my feet. I have had others that only required me to step on a special machine which determined the contour of the soles of my feet with a bunch of little sensors. Good orthotics can be expensive. Your feet are the unsung heroes of your body and deserve tlc.

Question 7

how helpful are orthotics in relieving foot pain?

Accepted Answer

Generally effective: If made correctly for the problem the patient has.

Question 8

is it true that foot orthotics really work?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If  they are made correctly for the right diagnosis and reason.

Question 9

what do i do for my teen child who has severe feet pain but refuses to wear orthotics?

Accepted Answer

Arch supportive shoe: If the teen will not wear the orthotics, first, impress to the child that he may have more severe problems the rest of his/her life.  The other option is to buy running shoes or sandals that are built with a lot of support, such as nike, asics, etc.

Question 10

where should i go to get a foot orthotic?

Accepted Answer

See a podiatrist: I recommend seeing a podiatrist to have your feet evaluated and to see what type of orthotic is needed for your particular problem or if even an orthotic is the best treatment for your condition.

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Do custom orthotics help chronic foot pain? i got a new set two days ago. i'm being careful to not wear them too long but they hurt.

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Runner who got orthotics and then started having pain on top of foot. noticed it was between first and second tied, but now it randomly hurts under the arch and now under the second toe when pressing on it. stress reaction or metatarsalgia maybe?

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Foot problem, have a fallen arch on left foot for 3 yrs now. use orthotics, but recently my heel hurts to walk on. planters fasciitis? what is it?

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I got custom orthotics and am a college runner. now my foot really hurts better the first and second metatarsal and i cant run. thought my shoes were too tight at first but now it hurts to lift toes 2 weeks later. what could this be? seeing doc mon?

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How do they fit your feet for orthotics?

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How helpful are orthotics in relieving foot pain?

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Is it true that foot orthotics really work?

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