Q:
The arches and the balls of my feet have been hurting lately. I do a lot of running - would that have anything to do with it? Do I need orthotics?
A:
This could be plantar fascitis, a soft tissue inflammation of the arch of the foot, aggravated by poor shoes or poor running surfaces. You should be evaluated to see if you have pronation of the feet that would be helped with an arch support. Our sports medicine specialist, Dr. Howe, is available to evaluate your needs and refer you if it looks like an orthotic would help.
~The Doc
