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My left foot has been bothering me for about a week now. on the left side of foot, inside the foot. at first I thought maybe a broken bone. hurts worse when wear flats. Best when I wear heals ( I haven t been wearing heals lately, just today). I can t walk bare foot on my concrete floors.
hello The site of pain and history of pain on bare feet point towards dropped arch of foot or even flat foot, cause could be neurogenic or long standing musculo-ligamentous.Consult a podiatrist/orthopedic surgeon for diagnosis and treatment.In meantime wear raise foot wear as it maintains the arch somewhat and takes pressure off the muscles and small foot jints and ligaments. I deally, a orthopedist after diagnosis, refers to a physical therapist and orthotics specialist for designing specially raise sole on inner or outer side of feet as per necessity in a selective measure depending on amount of loss in arch.Its necessary you do hot fomentation, tip-toe exercises, walking bare foot on sand and on inclined surface, pinch your toes and do ankle exercises.Take mild pain meds like tylenol or advil. best wishes
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hello The site of pain and history of pain on bare feet point towards dropped arch of foot or even flat foot, cause could be neurogenic or long standing musculo-ligamentous.Consult a podiatrist/orthopedic surgeon for diagnosis and treatment.In meantime wear raise foot wear as it maintains the arch somewhat and takes pressure off the muscles and small foot jints and ligaments. I deally, a orthopedist after diagnosis, refers to a physical therapist and orthotics specialist for designing specially raise sole on inner or outer side of feet as per necessity in a selective measure depending on amount of loss in arch.Its necessary you do hot fomentation, tip-toe exercises, walking bare foot on sand and on inclined surface, pinch your toes and do ankle exercises.Take mild pain meds like tylenol or advil. best wishes