Re: sore feet ....

I was diagnosed with fallen arches this past april.  It got so bad that I
couldn't do the treadmill anymore.  After trying custom arch supports which
worked for awhile I then when into a portable (can't think of the real name)
walking cast which was great but when I came out of it it wasn't long before
I was in the same boat.  I am now in a custom ucb I believe its called.  Its
a hard plastic insert that goes into my chair.  I was the barefoot
queen--hated shoes and still do but I now wear them practically all of the
time.  I highly suggest you seeing either a foot specialist or orthopedist
immediately.   I am finally stabilized after many months of unbearable pain
and just again started the treadmill.

Keep me posted.

Linda




"Robert Lombardi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> Hello All
>
> I have started a regular fitness program recently.  Part of it involves
> walking.
>
> I have no issues with the pace from the stand point of my cardio-vascular
> system.
>
> My issue is with my feet.  Now I have known all my life that I have flat
> feet.  But since I have started this fitness routine, 10 minutes into my
> walking the soles of my feet are so sore that it's almost enough to force
me
> to stop.  The pain is localized to the outsides the soles of both feet.
> Slowing my pace eases the pain somewhat, but that takes me out of the
cardio
> region of the exercise.
>
> I'm wondering if anyone has had this issue and what they may have done to
> solve this.
>
> Should perhaps see a podiatrist about the problem?
>
> I am 35 and I have no other health issues other than this one.
>
> Thanks in advance.
> Robert
> Leominster, Massachusetts
>
>