A 48-year-old member asked:

Swelling and pain in arch of foot. can otc orthotic insoles work just as well as expensive custom ones?

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Dr. Mark Westonanswered

Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience

Maybe try : Worth a try custom arches are good for people with normal arch shapes flat or too arched.

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Dr. Vinod Panchbhavianswered

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 37 years experience

Yes they can: Yes at times they can provide great relief, only by trying one can find out.

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A member asked about a 23-year-old female:

What types of orthotics or foot care would work best for my fiance's foot structure? She is having foot pain.

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A 68-year-old male asked:

I am wearing one newer (3 years old) and one older orthotic that my podiatrist had made. I have had severe pain in the foot with the newer orthotic. ?

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Is one method of making foot orthotics (eg computer, cast) more effective than another?

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A 42-year-old member asked:

Is it true that foot orthotics really work?

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A 29-year-old female asked:

Prescribed orthotics not helping. Still bad pain in right foot only when running. Do running shoes for flat feet need adjustment period as well?

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