Do you think foot arch supports are helpful?!
Question: Do you think foot arch supports are helpful.?
If you do, what kind do you suggest.? What did they help you with.?Health Question & Answer
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I think a good therapist is the right person to decide the type of support that suits you the best.. For my case, 2 years back, when I was diagnosed with Arthritis in a good number of Joints my Therapist recommended Dr.. Schultz Arch support.. Its good if your case is mild to moderate but I do not think only arch support can minimize any sort of severe pain.. Talk with the therapist if your case is severe, if its mild, try Dr.. Schultz..Health Question & Answer
I have orthotics in my shoes which basically are arch supports which were molded for my foot.. They cost $360 for a pair.. The foot MD told me to wear them 1 hour for the 1st day and increase the time daily until I had them on all of the time..
Personally, I think they are a waste of money because I have had them for 3 months now and its too painful and I cant take them more than about 2 hours.. I nurse, so I have plantar fascitis.. It is painful and the only thing that helps is getting off my foot..
I suggest going to a podiatrist to examine your foot and see if you really need arch supports.. Health Question & Answer
Personally, I think they are a waste of money because I have had them for 3 months now and its too painful and I cant take them more than about 2 hours.. I nurse, so I have plantar fascitis.. It is painful and the only thing that helps is getting off my foot..
I suggest going to a podiatrist to examine your foot and see if you really need arch supports.. Health Question & Answer
Not unless you need them! If you think you need them see a Podiatrist.. They will look at your feet, the walking gait: how you walk and then see if you have a problem.. If you have a problem, they might suggest arch supports, or you might have to have some specially made for the problem.. Wearing arch supports when you do not have a problem, will allow the muscles that support the arch to weaken.. Best of LuckHealth Question & Answer