SHOES?? WHY THE PAIN??

Lacura
Lacura Member Posts: 13
edited 5. May 2013, 07:10 in Living with Arthritis archive
Why does changing shoes make for more pain??? I have started walking the dog over the fields and visiting the odd Car Boot but this means changing shoes to trainers or something with a thicker sole. But I have noticed the next day my knees/ankles and hips are dreadful. Is there an insole that really works to help buffet the stress/change that takes place here? I bought some from my local chemist for 12.99 but might just as well not bothered for all the help they did!

Any help much appreciated!

Lacura x

Comments

  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Trainers are usually fairly well-supporting shoes. It's possible that your problem lies, not with them, but with the ones you wear more regularly ie the trainers are actually correcting the way your foot bones (and therefore the joints above) have 'settled' due to the other shoes. This often happens when people first wear orthotic insoles. Things hurt because they are being 'corrected'. I think Unsure's idea is a good one. Let the professionals decide.
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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    It could be to do with the terrain. I can walk reasonably well on flat surfaces and hard pavements (hills are not pleasant) but my days of strolling along a sandy beach, a pebbly beach or any other surface that shifts and undulates beneath my feet are long gone simply due to the resulting pain. All the supportive footwear and insoles in the world won't change that. DD
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  • Lacura
    Lacura Member Posts: 13
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Great folks thank you! Why hasn't my GP gone the extra mile and suggested this service? I must admit I wear flat shoes most of the time as I drive every day and do minimum walking. Perhaps that's the problem! I need better fitting/supporting daytime footwear!

    Thanks again!

    Lacura x
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I had to give up heels when I started getting bad which when your 4 foot nothing and your hubby is 6 foot +!! I have to wear flat shoes and ones that don't go high up on the foot because of my foot swelling. Ballerina style are the best for me. And they need to be soft enough to stretch when my feet swell up. I can't wear any boots that go higher than the calf, as for trainers they can be out of the question if my swelling is bad. So me and foot wear can be a pain in the neck!! I find the best shoe manufacturer for me is Rocket Dog or Babycham very comfortable shoes, I must have 20 - 25 pairs of boots & shoes!!