Free help for foot pain

I’ve always known that wearing uncomfortable shoes could lead not just to wear and tear on my feet, but also on my knees, hips and back. I’ve also always known that my arches are flat, so I shop for shoes with extra arch support. But after a recent visit to Foot Solutions I learned that the arch support I sought—though not necessarily a bad thing—wasn’t addressing the real problem behind my foot pain.

I stepped on a computerized foot scanner (felt like a mini foot massage!) that printed out a report showing what areas of my feet receive the most punishment. For me, it was (gasp!) the ball of my foot, also called the forefoot. That explains why after a day on my feet, even in shoes with the best arch support, I still feel pain in my feet and lower back.

I was happy to know what I really need to be doing to keep my feet pain-free, and even happier to find without having to spend a dime. Foot Solutions gives a free evaluation to anyone who walks into the store—whether you do your shoe shopping there or elsewhere! Now, I shop for shoes that will take the pressure off my forefoot. I’ve got one pair already and even if I were blindfolded, I could easily tell you at the end of every day what shoes I wore. 

Posted by Betsy Stephens, Health Editor