Flat feet that hurt loads :( sad face!?!
Question: Flat feet that hurt loads :( sad face!!?
I heard that if you have flat feet, that if you have it put in a cast that it can help strengthen your arches!? i have a really flat foot *really flat! lol* but someone told me that if you have it put in plaster for a couple of weeks in a certain position it will help strengthen it!? as my foot really hurts all the time!? is this true!? and how do i go about doing it!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
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Hey, i really advise you get your feet seen about!. Even if they dont give you much bother at the minute, they will in the future, as flat feet can lead to other problems further up the leg ie!. knee or hip problems!.
A cast may be beneficial for certain cases but I would advise you get foot orthotics, or in-soles!. These are simply arched pieces of plastic or material placed in your shoe, which over time help raise your arches!. You can buy general off-the-shelf insoles in chemists, but these arent recommended as everyones feet are different!. I would recommend going to a podiatrist for them to assess you and get you orthotics made especially to suit your feet! They can keep track of your progress, and how your pain is reacting to the orthotics!.
You could book yourself in with a private podiatrist (look up in the phonebook or online for your nearest) but you will have to pay for the treatment!. Otherwise you could go to your doctor, explain your feet really hurt alot, and hope he/she will refer you to a podiatrist through the NHS!.
Hope this helps! :)Www@Answer-Health@Com
A cast may be beneficial for certain cases but I would advise you get foot orthotics, or in-soles!. These are simply arched pieces of plastic or material placed in your shoe, which over time help raise your arches!. You can buy general off-the-shelf insoles in chemists, but these arent recommended as everyones feet are different!. I would recommend going to a podiatrist for them to assess you and get you orthotics made especially to suit your feet! They can keep track of your progress, and how your pain is reacting to the orthotics!.
You could book yourself in with a private podiatrist (look up in the phonebook or online for your nearest) but you will have to pay for the treatment!. Otherwise you could go to your doctor, explain your feet really hurt alot, and hope he/she will refer you to a podiatrist through the NHS!.
Hope this helps! :)Www@Answer-Health@Com
I have flat feet and they really hurt sometimes!.
I guess if you are a girl I would say try to wear heels more often, but as your not, get correct arch supports that go in your shoes!. If you go to a chiropodist they will help you but they will be very expensive!. I got my arch supports from Sainsburys!. You can also get them from boots or from the internet!.
Also, every morning try doing feet exercises!. Stand on your tiptoes, then go back down, then stand on your tiptoes again Do this maybe around 20 or so times every day and it will help to strengthen your arches!.
Also, when you are sitting, roll your foot over a glass or can!. It will make them feel better if they are sore and help the arch get stronger!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I guess if you are a girl I would say try to wear heels more often, but as your not, get correct arch supports that go in your shoes!. If you go to a chiropodist they will help you but they will be very expensive!. I got my arch supports from Sainsburys!. You can also get them from boots or from the internet!.
Also, every morning try doing feet exercises!. Stand on your tiptoes, then go back down, then stand on your tiptoes again Do this maybe around 20 or so times every day and it will help to strengthen your arches!.
Also, when you are sitting, roll your foot over a glass or can!. It will make them feel better if they are sore and help the arch get stronger!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
i know people who have flat feet!. they wear these special insoles in their shoes that are arched and so they will improve the shape of your feet over time if you wear them in your shoes!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I have flat feet and used to wear corrective shoes when I was younger!. They're still flat but never do they hurt!. I never heard of a cast!.Www@Answer-Health@Com