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I'm having back and hip pain/feeling misaligned, i suspect related to an orthopedic boot. suggestions on coping if i need to wear the boot longer?
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Raised shoe or heel: Wear a raised shoe on the other side to balance things out.
Answered 4/20/2016
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Find out how long-: -you need to wear it. If a short time, few weeks, tough it out. Otherwise you can get into a cowgirl boot, the elevated heel will help, or wear high heels., you should have some. Cheaper than boots if you need to buy them.
Answered 1/5/2019
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