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I am overweight, but have bad pain in ankles, heels and hip, and lower back, what can i do?

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Lose weight: And check to see if you are flatfooted. If so try orthotics.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/24/2012

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