Does Usage Of Insole In The Footwear Help In Treating Foot Pain?

Posted on Tue, 27 Sep 2016

Question: Hi Dr. XXXXXXX

Thanks for the support provided,
My foot pain is still there.
I have taken the medication (Diclofenac) prescribed by you on call last time for my foot pain, I have also visited an orthopedist near my home and also taken the medication provided by him for a week. He suggested me to wear insole in my footwear. I have followed the medication as suggested by did not wear insole.
Can you give me some suggestions further to deal with this issue.

Answered by Dr. Priyanka G Raj (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follow instruction given by the Orthopedician

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the query.
I can understand your concern.
You have to follow instruction given by the orthopedic surgeon.As he has done Clinical examination for you , he would be suggesting better.
Follow below tips.
Take B1, B6 and B12 medicines.
Take calcium, vitamin A and D supplements as well.
You can go for physiotherapy
Get done oil massage to your legs.
Do simple exercises and walking.

Don't take pain killers for long time

Take care
Regards
Dr Priyanka G Raj

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