Running shoes and orthotics not working???????????

[Cetalia]

So I go to the podiatrist, he says my shoes are still in great shape, and I don’t have to buy new running shoes. Then he puts a thicker cushion in the orthotics, which work on the day I got them, and the day after that maybe, but every day after that all I have felt is more rubbing against my feet, less cushioning, and my heel pain coming back. I don’t know what to do here: but new running shoes, or get a new orthotic? Something has to be done here. I want my foot pain to STOP. Well that has not been the case here. It has gone, but then it came back again.

[Bevvy]

Why don’t you speak to podiatrist who prescribed/changed orthotics. They should be made aware problems still exist.

[Cetalia in reply to Bevvy]

i literally just week there a week ago, you want me to go there AGAIN?! i might be better off going to a peorthist or whatever they are called instead....................

[Bevvy in reply to Cetalia]

Look I just gave you an opinion. You asked what you should do. If someone had recommended treatment to me and I wasn’t happy or it hadn’t worked I would go back to same person. Even possibly just phoning them to ask if should continue to persevere. If you want to do something different then that’s up to you.

[Cetalia in reply to Bevvy]

and here i thought someone who understood the biomechanics of my feet for a living, could tell me why my runners and orthotics aren't working?! podiatrists understand foot biomechanics to an extent, but not as much as peorthists.

[Bevvy in reply to Cetalia]

Ahh now I understand your comments and confusion. We are not professionals on this site but rather a mix of people who all have a variety of conditions that cause pain. We post on here to explore different ways of easing pain and then other people will recommend ways that have worked for them. And/or we sympathies and say how horrible severe pain is.

You won’t find a specialist dealing with feet on this site. But will find people such as Ritchie1268 who has similar experiences.

I wish you all the best in finding the answers you are seeking.

[Ritchie1268]

I have small fibre neuropathy and suffer painful feet when walking, as if I have pebbles in my shoes. I tried Skechers and Fitflops which helped, but I still suffered.

I don't run, so not sure if they do running shoes, but the best money I've ever spent is on a pair of Joya trainers. They really are like walking on clouds 4 months on and wearing every day.

Yes they're expensive but are so very worth it.

[katieoxo60 in reply to Ritchie1268]

Having constant foot pain like yourself, Ive just bought some new orthopeadic shoes and they help but next time might try your suggested ones I'm also recovering from a broken foot so need a good safe shoe . Not worried about style just comfort from pain. THanks for info.

[Cetalia in reply to katieoxo60]

my podiatrist said ascics are one of the best shoes for support.

[katieoxo60 in reply to Cetalia]

Will try thanks for info

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Ouch!

[changegame]

I am in a similar situation. New orthotics, new cushion and new shoes and returning foot pain regardless of what I wear on my feet. I would wake up in incredible pain. Both chiropodist and physiotherapist gave me exercises to do daily for my foot pain. The pain disappeared in a few days and only returns when I forget to do the exercises. I have to do them every day. Hope this helps you.

[Cetalia in reply to changegame]

see i need to see a physotherapist. but all the physiotherapists around here are $50-$200 a session unless you get involved in a car accident. THEN its FREE like it should be.