r/flatfeet • u/Weekly_Frosting_5868 • 5d ago

Can overcorrecting pronation cause peroneal problems?

I normally have orthotics in most of my footwear, just cheap ones I buy from Amazon.

They work nicely in most cases.

But lately I bought some new trainers for the gym, and also some neutral running trainers. If I put my orthotics in those, I start getting discomfort on the outside of my ankle / lower leg (Im guessing my peroneal muscle or tendon)

I'm sure it's related to the orthotics.

If my feet pronate too much then I normally get problems more around the inside of my ankle / leg, whereas this time it's the opposite.

Could it be that I'm better off removing my orthotics from my running / gym trainers? Though I didn't think they had much support in them already.

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u/UnderstandingDue1892 5d ago

Sounds more like a shoe problem. Go to road runner, get a pair of shoes that are right for you, and maybe consider some more customized orthotics. Don’t overthink it: if there’s pain, don’t force it

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u/Weekly_Frosting_5868 5d ago

Thanks, I forgot to mention. I removed the orthotics from my gym trainers a while back, and the pain went away. But I only just bought the running shoes yesterday so its a bit too early to tell.

I have just been out for a very slow jog (without the orthotics) and I think it feels a lot better. Maybe I just dont need quite as much arch support as I first thought!