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Originally Posted by DapperButch
I did the treadmill for the first time yesterday. Killed my arch. Which I knew it would, which is why I use the elipitical. Haven't been on a treadmill in eons because walking on them (or very, very fast walking on the ground), creates great arch pain. I have known for years I should go see a podiatrist and look at getting those inserts, but the cost is ridiculous (or at least it used to be). I think my issue is flat feet...meaning, I have little arch.
Ideas? I remember seeing something at some pharmacy of a thing you step on to determine what inserts you need. Maybe I will try that first? Otherwise, I should look into a running store like Gemme, maybe?
Advice, please, my friends! It would be nice to have the option to do the treadmill.
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Sounds like the beginning stages of plantar fascia. Is the arch area tender when you first get out of bed? For the first 6-8 steps? Not to be messed with, I spent 6 years and thousands of dollars on this by ignoring it. I'm no Dr but you need to figure out what this is.
Flat feet or high arches, it doesn't matter, anyone can get it. We weaken the support muscles by walking on flat hard surfaces with poor support. It is very common in people over 40.
Get some good 4 way arch supports, the step on quasi-custom might be a good place to start. Make sure it is a hard molded support, not cushioned, you can add some cushion over it if needed.
I would stay off anything that aggravates this until you know what is going on. Good shoes and good support are worth every penny. (And you know I'm a cheapskate
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I'm off to do another tiny walk and then this afternoon my first swim lesson.
If I don't come back it means I drowned.
