Hello,
Unfortunately, there is no remedy to cure
flat foot completely. Your doctor may suggest one or more of these treatments:
Rest and ice to relieve pain and reduce swelling. Stretching exercises, Pain relief medications, such as nonsteroidal anti Inflammatories LIKE ADVIL.
Physical therapy and Orthotic devices; shoe modifications, braces, or casts- Wear footwear or shoe inserts that are appropriate to your activity.
Injected medications to reduce inflammation, such as
corticosteroids.
If pain or foot damage is severe, your doctor may recommend surgery. Procedures may include:
Fusing foot or ankle bones together (
arthrodesis), Removing bones or bony growths -- also called spurs (excision), Cutting or changing the shape of the bone (
osteotomy).
Cleaning the tendons' protective coverings (
synovectomy). Adding tendon from other parts of your body to tendons in your foot to help balance the "pull" of the tendons and form an arch (tendon transfer)
Grafting bone to your foot to make the arch rise more naturally (lateral column lengthening). There are
home remedies to prevent or manage pain from fallen arches.
Maintain optimum body weight and avoid obesity. Avoid activities that put excessive stress on your feet, such as running on roads.
Avoid high-impact sports such as basketball, hockey, soccer, and tennis. Visit your doctor for a thorough physical examination and treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician