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I was told not to use my right foot due to possible injury. but my left foot has been hurting because i've been using it more. why/is this concerning?
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Compensation.: It's called c-o-m-p-e-n-s-a-t-i-o-n. The shift to the other foot, can and will cause a new generation of foot problems to the un-injured foot. It is probably best to re-evaluate your ambulation options while healing. Sometimes, the compensatory can be more of a nuisance than the original injury.
Answered 10/20/2016
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