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Am I allowed to wear Crocs if I have plantar fasciitis?
I love my Crocs and I wear them every single day. I don't want to stop wearing them, but I recently developed plantar fasciitis anAsked 4 years ago
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Can wearing Crocs help with heel pain?
I usually wear uncomfortable high-heels at work, and my heels get really sore when I take them off at home. I want to buy a comfy Asked 4 years ago
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Can too much oxalate cause nerve pain?
I eat a lot of spinach and beetroot, which are really high in oxalate. I've heard that oxalate can be a contributing factor towardAsked 4 years ago
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Is it okay for me to sleep with my shoes on?
Someone told me that wearing shoes to bed can help naturally shrink the size of my bunions. Is this true? Will it really fix my buAsked 4 years ago
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How can I tell if my toe box is too narrow?
I feel like I buy shoes that have too narrow a toe box, but I'm not sure how to tell. If the shoe fits me, surely the toe box shouAsked 4 years ago
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Can I use a grounding mat with socks on?
Do I have to be barefoot for a grounding mat to work, or can I be wearing socks? If I do wear socks, will I still see the same benAsked 4 years ago
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Can compression socks lessen foot pain?
Can wearing compression help with pain and inflammation of the feet? I need a remedy for my plantar fasciitis and thought maybe coAsked 4 years ago
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How can I make my own custom orthotics at home?
Is it possible to make DIY custom orthotics at home? Is there a kit that I can buy online to do this, or would it be better to havAsked 4 years ago
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Why does the top of my foot hurt?
I've recently started experiencing a sharp throbbing pain on the top of my foot. Nothing has dropped on it and I haven't knocked iAsked 4 years ago
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Should I soak my sore feet in hot or cold water?
I've been experiencing really bad foot pain for the past couple of weeks and have been told that I should soak my feet in the wateAsked 4 years ago
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