Foot issues.. suggestions??

[shais_mom]

my neighbor uses frozen water bottles and rolls them on the under side of her foot and heel.
my dad had some $$$$ insoles/orthotics from a dr they were getting really broken down was in a lot of pain in his hips and legs and last year went to Meijer's and they have a machine made by dr scholl's where you stand on it and tells you what kind of insoles you need. he got them for about $30 and swears by them.
http://www.footmapping.com/ try to see if you can find a place that has the machine
good luck!
I swear by New Balance tennis shoes altho am wearing men's nike now for work I need a good sturdy shoe for my weak foot.

dang - it looks like the only stores that have them are Meijer's and mostly in OH and Kentucky.

[jennielynn1970]

See, I'm thinking that maybe because my orthotics are about 15-20 years old, and I'm about *gasp* 100 lbs heavier now than I was back then, that these orthotics just can't stand up to what pressure my body is giving them.

I'm just so used to wearing my Naot sandals, and not wearing any shoe all summer, that maybe my foot is rebelling against that too.

There are a number of forces contributing to this, I think, and my body is pretty freaking unhappy about it right now, lol.

All I know is that my feet feel like someone ran them over from above the ankle, and I'm walking like a crippled, old, hobbling woman.

It's so not attractive.

[anna_66]

I'm a waitress and I've had many problems with my feet.

I've just recently been seeing my podiatrist again and he says feet change over the years and I was refitted for new orthotics. I'm also getting new shoes for work. They suggested these (I'm sure it's because it's what the office carries) http://www.aetrex.com/index.html
But I figured I'd try them out.

If I were you, I'd definitely be going to the Dr.

[columbine]

Yes, I bet your orthotics are out of date. Feet do change. Going to the podiatrist is definitely a good idea. And do consider boots; you can sometimes get nice brand-name ones on ebay, and boots with good ankle support can give you back some of the energy you're using up just keeping your balance.

Love, Columbine