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Is orthotics the cause of back spasm?

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Try walking: Without them and you'll find out......

Answered 10/12/2013

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I've worn orthotics for over 20 years that were prescibed by my podiatrist 20 years ago. Is there any evidence that orthotics cause cancer?

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I have over-pronating feet & wear orthotics. Told supportive shoes must have backs & vamp should go all the way up, no straps. Is this correct?

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My heel pain is ok on bottom but worse on back of heel. Orthotics do the job when I stand/walk but having trouble with heel when resting in bed?

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I have tried new orthotics (temporary), but I get burning on the bottom of my feet. Because of heel pain, I can't go back to the old ones. Plz advise.

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Am going to a podiotrist due to plantar fibromatosis right arch but im worried orthotics will cause my ankle to be painful as it has b4 with them.

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