Question 1

i have flat feet & outer back heal of shoe wears fastest.  can you have flat feet and supinate?  i thought supination caused by high arch?

Accepted Answer

Outer heel strike : The heel strike from middle to outer heel is normal. The continuation of the foot strike through the gait cycle leads to pronation of the foot. Pronation is normal. Excessive pronation can be 
Detrimental leading to overuse injuries.

Question 2

is there a way to fix flat feet?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the feet are flexible then an orthotic will help.
If not flexible then surgery is the option.

Question 3

what are the effects of having flat feet?

Accepted Answer

It is more about the: Stability of the feet than whether the arch is high or low.  A low arched but stable foot is perfectly fine.  An unstable arch is one that flattens out too much when bearing weight.  The instability can lead to a number of problems such as bunions, hammertoes, plantar fasciitis/heel spur, achilles tendonitis and more.

Question 4

what could it mean of i have a flat foot?

Accepted Answer

Arch is lower: Flatfeet means your arch on the inside of your foot is approaching the ground.  This sometimes can be painful or not.  Conservative treatment sometimes will work with custom orthotics, others flatfeet may require surgical options depending on the degree of symptoms.

Question 5

is flat foot treatable?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The symptoms of flatfoot are usually amenable to supportive shoes and arch supports (which may include custom made foot supports).  More advanced bracing or surgery might help the most severe cases.

Question 6

can you run with flat feet?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Flat feet may require orthotics. Flat feet may be good for long distance running.

Question 7

how can i minimize flat-foot pain?

Accepted Answer

Good supports: Havebyourbfeet examined.Sometimes a good fitted custom orthotic will be the best thing for you.

Question 8

how to relieve pain in pronated flat feet?

Accepted Answer

Treatment varies: There are many potential causes for pain in flat feet.  It's difficult to make specific recommendations. A couple of simple options include use of a good over the counter arch sopport (i.e. Superfeet) and calf muscle stretching. If pain persists, seek advice from an orthopaedic foot and ankle specialist (aofas.Org).

Question 9

does having flat feet mess with your spine?

Accepted Answer

Indirectly: Depending on how your body compensates for it, flat feet can range in severity and flexibility.  You're joints and posture can compensate bio mechanically as you take a stride and indirectly, your spine is affected.  At your age, if you have no pain, there's little to worry about.

Question 10

how does one treat flat feet and bad ankles?

Accepted Answer

Support: Supportive shoes and orthotics are often necessary. Have it checked out to find out your options.

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