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What can I do if my insole does not relieve the pain of a flat foot?
I have 1 flat foot with a huge pronation. I wear an insole on that foot but it doesn't relieve the pain. What can i do?Asked 4 years ago
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Are custom orthotics able to give long-term pain relief from my plantar fasciitis?
I have plantar fasciitis in the middle of my left foot for years and it flares up all the time. Any suggestions as to long-term paAsked 4 years ago
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What to do if my podiatrist gave me an orthotic that does not seem to cushion my sore spot in my heel?
My podiatrist gave me an orthotic that doesn't have a cushion under the sore spot in my heel. I feel like I’m walking on a hard paAsked 4 years ago
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Should I use soft or hard insoles for my Plantar Fasciitis?
If I don't end up purchasing custom ones and just want to go with the generics because they are cheaper, should I get the hard oneAsked 4 years ago
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Does my 4 year old son need orthotics if he has flat feet and pronation or will it fix itself as his feet mature?
I have been worried sick. Any recommendation will be highly appreciated. Hopefully, it's not too late to fix his foot. He is not iAsked 4 years ago
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What should I do if my insoles don't relieve the pain of flat feet with huge pronations?
Had persistent pain for a long time, got insoles that were supposed to help with the pain but I haven't noticed any change. Are ceAsked 4 years ago
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Should I buy new insoles or new shoes?
Am I better buying some more insoles or buying some of the shoes people mention? I see oofos, Hokkas, brooks. I am so lost with whAsked 4 years ago
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What can I to avoid my insole pulling my socks down under my heel?
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What needs to be the features of an old boot to put an insole in it (e.g. low heel, firm support, spacious toe box)?
Have been reading this page carefully and went out today to try to buy some vionic boots or similar as I am so tired of wearing myAsked 4 years ago
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How can I fix the problem of the insoles only helping the good foot, yet the bad foot hurts without them?
What can I do if I use insoles and it helps one foot (the good foot, which is now also starting to hurt) but makes the bad foot veAsked 4 years ago
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