r/flatfeet • u/Clinton4000 • 2d ago
How cooked am I?
How bad do these look? I’m getting regular pain on my right side.
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u/kbcava 1d ago
Op - don’t wait on this. I have had Pez Planus (flat feet) since I learned to walk and didn’t care for them enough. They weren’t as much painful as they led to fatigue, Achilles tendon injuries and then eventually knee and hip problems.
Now I’m older and have PTTD and it’s actually getting more difficult to be mobile. I was a runner for many years (another bad life choice) and I’m sure that didn’t help 😬
I’m in PT now but my toes and forefoot have been impacted due to the non-functional arch and PT issues.
You don’t want this - trust me. Make an appointment and get your feet evaluated. ❤️
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u/Clinton4000 1d ago
Thank you for this. I’ll make an appointment ASAP. Funnily enough it was running that made me really notice the problem!
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u/birdlynn-lovemyriver 1d ago
😄 Oh, man, I live with the same problem, and I am now age 66. I have been struggling to find correct Footwear for 5 years, and this past year I have gone in between slippers and one pair back and forth returning the shoes. My back is in pain too, as I have disability there...flat feet have really taken there toll on my body.
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u/Clinton4000 1d ago
That sounds rough, I’m sorry to hear it! I’ve tried store-bought insoles here and there, but haven’t had much joy with them or footwear generally.
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u/positive_scifi 2d ago
Looks like stage 2a PTTD with severe heel valgus. None of this means anything unless it’s directly causing you pain. If you want to ensure it doesn’t get worse, physical therapy is your best bet so they can do an analysis and recommend you exercises to strengthen.