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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 59295" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>Arch supports won't fix flat feet once they are flat, but they are supposed to make them more comfortable. You can use arch supports for all sorts of problems. Flat feet don't necessarily cause problems, either.</p><p></p><p>But if you feel that problems such as you describe are caused by his feet in some way, then he may need to see a podiatrist for a proper fitting for customised arch supports. Be prepared for the cheap generics to not be a lot of help. However, if money is a problem, they're worth a try.</p><p></p><p>A few months ago I developed problems with my feet (Achilles tendonitis in one foot; plantar fasciaitis with some calcification in the other). I SHOULD get myself to a podiatrist, but I managed to find some in-shoe heel supports made of something like soft black latex (can't use the "r" word, the site censor will grab it). They're only under the heel, not the whole sole and they slip into my shoes really easily. The pain was so bad that I could barely put feet to the ground (not good, when it's both feet) but within a day or so the pain was much better.</p><p>My problem is not fixed; it's just that whatever inflammatory process that was aggravating the whole thing, has eased because I reduced the level of ongoing 'insult' to the area with these really soft heel pads.</p><p></p><p>Seriously, your son probably needs an expert to assess him - a GP and/or a podiatrist. But in the meantime, you could look for something he can tolerate to maybe lift his sole with something soft and flexible.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 59295, member: 1991"] Arch supports won't fix flat feet once they are flat, but they are supposed to make them more comfortable. You can use arch supports for all sorts of problems. Flat feet don't necessarily cause problems, either. But if you feel that problems such as you describe are caused by his feet in some way, then he may need to see a podiatrist for a proper fitting for customised arch supports. Be prepared for the cheap generics to not be a lot of help. However, if money is a problem, they're worth a try. A few months ago I developed problems with my feet (Achilles tendonitis in one foot; plantar fasciaitis with some calcification in the other). I SHOULD get myself to a podiatrist, but I managed to find some in-shoe heel supports made of something like soft black latex (can't use the "r" word, the site censor will grab it). They're only under the heel, not the whole sole and they slip into my shoes really easily. The pain was so bad that I could barely put feet to the ground (not good, when it's both feet) but within a day or so the pain was much better. My problem is not fixed; it's just that whatever inflammatory process that was aggravating the whole thing, has eased because I reduced the level of ongoing 'insult' to the area with these really soft heel pads. Seriously, your son probably needs an expert to assess him - a GP and/or a podiatrist. But in the meantime, you could look for something he can tolerate to maybe lift his sole with something soft and flexible. Marg [/QUOTE]
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