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How do you deal with flat feet pain?
Dr. William Naughton, DPM posted in Flat Feet •Yes - persistent arch, ankle, and shin pain is very commonly caused by flat feet, and it usually requires more than inexpensive arch supports to manage effectively. Flat feet (pes planus) ...
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Advice on how to treat flat feet or fallen arches?
Dr. William Naughton, DPM posted in Flat Feet •Yes - when foot pain worsens with prolonged standing, custom orthotics are often the most effective long-term solution for correcting the underlying problem. For people who spend long hour...
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Are custom orthotics a good treatment for flat feet?
Dr. William Naughton, DPM posted in Community •Yes — custom orthotics are often the most effective treatment option for flat feet. Custom orthotics are medical-grade inserts designed to match the exact shape, structure, and biomechanics ...
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Custom orthotics for plantar fasciitis, did they work?
Dr. William Naughton, DPM posted in Community •Yes — custom orthotics can significantly reduce plantar fasciitis pain for many patients. Custom orthotics help relieve plantar fasciitis by correcting the mechanical stress that repeatedly ...
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Did your health insurance cover your custom orthotics?
Dr. William Naughton, DPM posted in Community •It is very common for health insurance plans NOT to cover custom orthotics. Even high-quality insurance policies frequently exclude custom orthotics from standard coverage, classifying them as non...
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What are the best insoles for flat feet?
Dr. William Naughton, DPM posted in Community •For flat feet, custom orthotics are generally the most effective long-term solution. Custom orthotics provide support that is precisely tailored to an individual’s foot structure and biomech...
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Are Birkenstocks good for your feet and do they provide arch support?
Dr. William Naughton, DPM posted in Foot Health & Wellness •Yes — cork footbeds, such as those used in Birkenstock shoes, can provide moderate arch support and everyday comfort for some individuals. However, they are not a universal solution because ...
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I think I have sciatic nerve pain or sciatica into my feet—is that possible?
Dr. William Naughton, DPM posted in Foot Health & Wellness •Yes — sciatic nerve pain can travel all the way down into the foot and toes. Sciatica occurs when irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve in the lower spine sends pain, burning, numbn...
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Why does the top of my foot hurt and always in pain.
Dr. William Naughton, DPM posted in Foot Health & Wellness •Abnormal arch structure — whether high or low — is one of the most common causes of chronic pain on the top of the foot. Altered arches increase tension on tendons, joints, and nerves ...
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Why is there pain on the outside edge of my foot?
Dr. William Naughton, DPM posted in Foot Health & Wellness •Yes — high arches are the most common underlying cause of this type of outer foot pain. High arches (pes cavus) frequently lead to pain along the outside of the foot because they concentrate...

