Diagnosed With Falling Arches At Age Six

This blog post is a collaboration between Responsival and Tammie’s Take. All opinions And Words are 100% my own.

When I was six, We were packing to move from Buffalo N.Y. to Elizabeth N.J. All I can remember is the immense pain I was having in the soles of my feet. The pain was so bad that I could hardly walk. As soon as we moved, My Mom called for a doctors appointment to see what was wrong. I was diagnosed with falling arches. This is the main reason people need Orthotic Insoles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back in 1972, All that was available were metal shoe inserts. Let me say that they were very ugly. Also you had to find the right shoe that they would fit in and that could be a daunting task. For falling arches, They also told you to walk on the beach. That was a fun activity but I would rather play on the beach.

There were not any predisposing symptoms to having this diagnosis. It just happened one day.You should not mess around with pain in your feet.  Fallen Arches occur when the inner side of the foot collapses causing the entire sole to touch the ground. This condition often causes pain, fatigue, and swelling, frequently caused by weak tendons, aging, obesity, or injury. Treatment typically includes orthotics, exercises, and comfortable footwear.

Seems that my condition just went away. I did follow my doctors advice and recommendations. I wore my shoe inserts. I walked on the beach. I bought shoes that fit the inserts. I even went to physical therapy. I was one of the lucky ones. They caught my condition early enough where I did not need surgery, Rest and ice seemed to help a lot. Stretching and exercises also seemed to help.

I was truly very lucky in that they caught it in the early stage. I know you will be too especially when you order these orthotics.

Tammie~