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Suggestions for pain relief or 6mm heel spur exercises?
Hi, I've recently been told I have a 6mm heel spur. Always sore, just different degrees of pain! Any suggestions for relief, exercAsked 4 years ago
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How long did it take you to “break in” your Upstep orthotics?
It’s been 3 weeks and it’s been very painful. Kind of feels worse. Do I have the wrong orthotics or are they just not broken in yeAsked 4 years ago
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Any ideas how to deal with sharp and burning heel pain?
I've been dealing with sharp & burning heel pain for maybe 9 months now, tried different inserts, blue emu and voltaren. Some daysAsked 4 years ago
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Will I end up "unbalanced" if I only wear insoles in one shoe and not in both?
I was recently diagnosed. I’d only been suffering for a couple of months before seeing the doctor. My pain is only in one foot. ShAsked 4 years ago
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Could my blood pressure medication cause neuropathy?
Hello, I have recently been experiencing tingling and numbness in my feet and hands, and my doctor has diagnosed me with peripheraAsked 2 years ago
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Can flat feet be a disqualifying factor for military service?
Hi, I've always dreamed of serving my country, but I don't want my flat feet to hold me back. I'm curious if it's a disqualifying Asked 2 years ago
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How do I tell which grade ankle sprain I have?
Hi, I twisted my ankle yesterday and I didn't initially think much of it even though it was quite painful. When I woke up this morAsked 3 years ago
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Is massage good for arthritis on top of feet?
I suffer with arthritis in the top of my feet and I'm looking for a way to ease the pain I feel everyday. Will regular massage helAsked 3 years ago
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Can you put insoles on top of insoles in work boots?
One pair of insoles doesn't help to relieve the pain of standing all day in my work boots, and I've been struggling with heel spurAsked 3 years ago
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How long do work boot insoles last?
I desperately need to buy insoles for my work boots because my feet are killing me! But I need to know the lifespan of insoles befAsked 3 years ago
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