Arch Supports Can Worsen Your Flat Feet - Dr. Berg's Opinion on Arch Support for Flat Feet

[@pearlleigh4325]

I cured my (mostly) flat feet by accident. I was doing exercises and balancing on one leg at a time, while doing that my foot naturally tried to curl and grasp the ground. Now I have great arches, as long as I keep doing one leg balancing exercises.

[@nitinpandey6037]

Can you explain in detail please about the exercises u did

[@jensrb50]

@@nitinpandey6037 stand on tip toes 50 times a day

[@abz_.1003]

@@jensrb50 it's hard for me tho I can't even valence 5 secs on tiptoes

[@nikhildhote1746]

Can you explain it please?

[@raymondqiu8202]

they are basically saying to just stand on one foot for like 3 minutes or as long as you can and you will feel the foot muscles activate to keep you stable and start firing and thus exercise the muscles of the foot arch to develop those muscles again

[@Bubbles1823-f7f]

I had orthodics as a child as a "preventative", I always had issues with my feet hurting up until early 30's..now I'm barefoot most of the time, no arch supports..no issues! My son's pediatrician told me when he was a baby, to let him be barefoot as much as possible as a toddler bc it would strengthen the foot muscles naturally. She said shoes would disrupt the natural development of the foot. Have done this with all 3 kids, no problems at all with their feet.

[@cipher940]

Barefoot and Happy.

[@GetGood5]

My son has been barefoot his whole life and has flat feet at 12

[@TamuNgina]

The way to go!! The achiness eventually subsides...it's just atrophies muscles waking up.

[@cathrynp3491]

@@GetGood5 well according to Dr. Berg just maybe you were lacking in manganese or Vit. D? who knows for sure. He should try barefoot shoes.

[@agees924]

GetGood That’s me now as a 20 year old, never wore shoes as a kid or teen but my feet are so flat the sides of my shoes get worn out. I did grow up on all junk food so I’m sure it is deficiency related or just genetic. I now have really bad over pronation and knock knees, don’t know if I should try inserts or what the best option is. I’m starting to get leg pain in my ankles and knees.

[@Romu1us]

After all of the hundreds of youtube videos ive searched for tips on alleviating arch pain in my flat feet (rolling arches on a lacross ball, pulling a towel on the floor with your toes), THIS video and that one stretch was the only thing that helped.

[@magma9138]

Absolutely! Muscles: use them or lose them.

[@MunchMunchies]

You’re a life saver. How did I not think about your stretch? My orthopedic doctor, physical therapist and trainer do not have the wisdom you have. My flat feet started two years ago, after wearing low heel 1 inch sandals. I am peri menopausal, so I thought it was the reason for plantar fasciitis. I cannot stand for long, can’t walk for long, can’t queue at the airport, bank, etc without finding a seat. Thank you. A in Japan.

[@chernik69]

I wish I found you years ago. I lived in pain all my life cause of my flat foot. I done this stretches today and my pain is completely gone. I cannot even believe this, I still have the scare to put my foot on the ground but I realise then, I have no pain. You are the best ever dr. Berg. I will listen only your advices , I do not need anybody else to tell me what and how as for me is only you who tells me these. Thank you for sharing all these diamond worth advices. Lots of love, from London UK

[@anglofrancaiseyvonne9349]

I'm all for this, I have flat feet and I'm starting these NOW.. will keep you updated

[@esi22]

Update?

[@dailydoseofmedicinee]

The condition is referred to as pes planus, or fallen arches. It's normal in infants and usually disappears between ages 2 and 3 years old as the ligaments and tendons in the foot and leg tighten. Having flat feet as a child is rarely serious, but it can last through adulthood👍

[@GetGood5]

Know any tricks to treat it? My 12 year old son has it.

[@katherinebrady6296]

I'm 50 and have it bad. It's worse than it used to be. I have gone through like dr berg said, arch supports. They did make my feet worse.

[@hecate235]

The hell it isn't "serious." Hurts like hell, prevents me from any kind of distance walking. I go barefoot a lot, but doing that is impossible on concrete, or any other hard surfaces.

[@katherinebrady6296]

@Joe town I have been to the foot doctor and they molded my foot. After spending so much money, the orthotics still don't help. They make it so I'm dependent on them which I don't want. What Dr Berg said is true. I do serious gymnastics and foot strength is very important.

[@wallaceleewl9189]

@@katherinebrady6296 If it is okay for you. May I suggest do a search on toe separator. May I suggest you do a Amazon on correct toes? Hope that helps.

[@lf8238]

You can also have flat feet from learning to walk too early as an infant. But mostly, it's genetics from my experience working on people. It runs in families.

[@blaubeere2251]

Yup! Agreed!

[@javierdelgado1554]

My mom has terrible foot problems...in fact she had reconstructive surgery on BOTH her feet.... Both my brother and I have flat feet... actually he has flat feet and i have fallen arches... I keep telling him to look into getting help for his feet before they completely flatten and turn into fallen arches.

[@shjakes]

You are correct! At 62 I am more than convinced that I inherited my grandmother's physique, including her 5' 9", long legs, now size 12 feet, bunions and now, pronated right foot. This gave me what is called in my culture ..."K foot", where the left leg is straight while the right kicks in like a side-ways "V." And this why I came here. Could that leg ever get straight again?

[@Gwarlock]

I started wearing minimalist shoes and sandals, and found that my feet were feeling better and noticed my back wasn't hurting as much when standing for a while. Now if I go back to a regular shoe, my feet start feeling uncomfortable. The brand that I've been going with is Xero Shoes.

[@purple7696]

Thanks for your recommendation! After reading your comments I took the time to look into Xero Shoes and will be getting a pair. They look and sound brilliant from all that I've discovered so far!

[@aidahayes7896]

I am a board certified Pedorthist. Not all flat feet are the same! Fallen arches means you had arches but they fell due to hormonal or other changes in your body. And flat feet in children is very different than in adults. Some low to flat feet in adults can be supported by arch supports and should be in order to help re-align the foot if their low or flat feet is due to a hyper mobile foot (extremely flexible foot) however, those that have extremely rigid low or flat feet cannot be helped and in fact can be hurt by the use of arch supports. And perhaps if caught early on could benefit from these stretches. But a hyper mobile foot will not benefit from stretches as their ligaments and tendons are already extra loose. I used to have normal arches but after pregnancy, they fell and my feet are hyper mobile, so I need and benefit from arch supports. Without them, my entire alignment is off and I suffer from knee and back pain. So in my practice I check the flexibility of the foot before I recommend arch supports.

[@klavicalal139]

What would you recommend for someone with flat feet plus foot drop caused by MS?

[@aidahayes7896]

Klavical Al you need a shoe that provides motion control and has a front rocker (assists you with toe-off) so New Balance’s walking shoes with rollbar (this provides motion control).The 928 and 847 series specifically. If you have flat but flexible feet (meaning that when sitting down, or non-weight bearing, you see an arch profile but that profile is gone as soon as you stand up and put your weight on your feet) then arch supports would help as well.

[@klavicalal139]

@@aidahayes7896 Thank you Aida

[@aidahayes7896]

Klavical Al you’re welcome

[@javierdelgado1554]

I went from flat feet(small arch) to fallen arches in my early twenties... it was awful since I loved playing basketball...I still play but it's not nearly the same(cant jump high anymore).... cant move laterally with quickness anymore...I'm just glad that I could still walk even though my feet get tired more easily now.

[@jakehayes1345]

Great video!! Perfect timing , I've been walking a lot during this lockdown period and one foot and my shin are really giving me problems. I tried the stretch you showed and massaged my muscles on the front of my shin and it feels really really good!! THANKS!

[@jessikarowanclapper9714]

Wow! Dr Berg I have a small arch and my feet have been in pain my whole life. I do the foot stretches like you showed and my feet have always felt better. Drs and PTs have always told me not to stretch that way. The fronts of my shins kill me when I get a massage. I’m going to get just a foot and shin massage next time. Thanks!

[@darneittajones8338]

buy a foot massager, it saved my feet.

[@annamariekraft2420]

I have not been wearing arch supports for close to a year now and my feet feel much a lot better. I had so much pain and it became very difficult just to walk. I get these shoes that are called Xero and my feet are happy. I love Dr. Berg’s teaching!

[@Rhobeni]

Yo my mom sent me this and I tried it and felt so *good* no joke it was amazing. 10/10

[@fractalzoomgoggles]

I discovered the same problem with arch supports - they're like using crutches, the foot gets weaker. Wearing Vibrams while exercising/running/walking fixed my problem. Look up the Janda short foot exercise for flat feet

[@SlyPsycho]

Vibrams? What are those?

[@DeadeyeJoe37]

@@SlyPsycho They are a minimalist shoe. Basically like wearing toe socks with a with a hard bottom to protect your feet. They're great to wear and have several types of shoes for different uses. I have 2 pairs - one for cross training (weight lifting, plyometrics, running) and one for trail running.

[@DeadeyeJoe37]

Does Janda's exercises help raise your arch? I don't have problems with sore feet, but the fallen arches affects my knees during squats, and deadlifts since it causes misalignment in the knee joint. Its the only reason why I'm thinking of trying an orthodic while lifting.

[@fractalzoomgoggles]

@@DeadeyeJoe37 It helps you retrain how to exert force properly when standing, walking, running, squatting etc which will help you maintain however much of an arch you currently have left. Also train glutes and stretch adductors

[@SlyPsycho]

@@DeadeyeJoe37 Thanks for replying brother. Did they make a big difference in your life? I just might get some.

[@sunninicole8607]

Thank you Dr. Berg! I have flat feet and they don’t cause me many issues now but I massaged the front of my shin and holy moly was it tight! Going to stretch and massage because I am on my feet coaching almost every day!

[@kennethspeaks2408]

Excellent content . Being a 57 year old male this is information I can pass on to my teen son. My son also has flat feet

[@4BetterEd]

I have had foot problems all my adult life. After years of tutoring in Asian homes where they never wear shoes indoors, at one point I realized that wearing oxfords and other supportive shoes as a child had caused my foot weakness as an adult! I really recommend that parents avoid "helping" their children too much, but push their children to use their bodies and abilities to be as strong and self-reliant as they can.

[@jason1040us]

Thanks for all your great wisdom Dr. Berg, I am a big fan of this youtube channel. So my story with being diagnosed with collapsed arches or fallen, I went to my Osteopath about 12 years ago and under his system he fitted me for orthotics to correct my fallen arches and the imbalance of where I was putting all my weight when I walked. And in his system he followed a protocol that teaches our body's whole alignment can be knocked off beginning with how we walk and the posture of our feet, I had knee and lower back issues before I began following his system, after 12 years I have been pain free and with the periodic adjustments and orthotic replacements every year he has kept my spine and posture in perfect alignment. I guess we all have different bodies, what works for some may not work for others, I do not feel this has worsened my arches, and I still walk barefoot when I get some time off from the matrix, with no problems. I have heard people say most tennis shoes and dress shoes are bad for the feet, but really it is not going to be possible right now to abandon all shoes, lol. Unless your Tarzan living in a jungle, lol. Thanks DOC!!!!

[@freedomalert]

I had flat feet and is true arch support are useless. I found an exercise that fixed my arch, my feet hurt for two whole months but it was worth it. Take a hard cover book or a piece of wood (1.5 inches thick minimum, if you have no butt you can give it another half inch and make sure is big enough to cover both gluteous), lay down flat on the floor, legs stretch but relaxed, put the book under your buttom, make sure your hips are not in the air if you have a hip problem, lay there for 20 minutes, then take out the book, fold your knees with your feet flat on the floor for 5 minutes. Is a spine maintenance, it will get rid of fascia and fix your flat feet if you do it every week at least 3 or 4 days each week for 2 months, then you will reduce the number of times you need to do it.

[@TervikOdiete]

Is there a video for the exercise?

[@cathrynp3491]

I love my barefoot shoes. It helps to prevent food problems since your toes are more spread out rather than cramped together. You can buy these shoes on Amazon or google barefoot shoes. Wearing these can prevent many food problems including bunions. Who would have known many years ago about exercising our feet. I have the Vibram brand which are perfect to size - I personally don't think I'd like the looks of the ones that have separate toes - don't think that's necessary.

[@rayres0708]

My husband had flat feet until he started running in minimalist running shoes. Now his arches are way more developed. Most running shoes are terrible for your feet, knees, and back. We wear vibrams or Merrell vapor gloves for exercise, and go barefoot whenever possible. No more knee pain from running!

[@ritadarbar5343]

You right removing the insole has reduced the pain from flat foot and have been also doing the recommended foot stretches…Thank you so much

[@BumbleBee666-u5t]

That stretching definitely works for me and I’ve found Barefoot shoes are amazing too. I used to wear arch supports and the pain didn’t go away until I tried these two things above. Thank you Dr Berg!

[@sly8056]

Supports never helped my extremely flat feet. Foot massage is the best! Thank you, for sharing your knowledge with us. It's much appreciated!

[@wforwilhelmina6018]

I come from a lineage of flat feet. Years ago I had orthotics, it wasn't until my first marathon that my coach and my physio told me to ditch them. I've never looked back since - and I too recommend a good foot masseur 😊

[@estebanortiz8629]

what shoes do u use ???

[@mayhmong]

I'm surprised that he didn't mention the other technique, such as sitting on your knees from his older video. It really helped relieved both of my arches tremendously. He was right about the arch supports. It did not help me at all. I even went to see a podiatrist and physical therapy before this video for a year, which they were going to suggest surgery that will cause me to not be able to walk for 3 months! Thank you Dr. Berg! My feet are feeling great! But as a nail technician, please always wear shoes with socks to prevent catching any bad diseases or build up of callus.

[@dreaminglifepodcast]

Can it be fixed so people with flat feet don’t suffer the resulting ankle and knee problems from the inward rolling of the foot?

[@robertp7209]

Try Superfeet Green

[@freedomalert]

I had flat feet and is true arch support are useless. I found an exercise that fixed my arch, my feet hurt for two whole months but it was worth it. Take a hard cover book or a piece of wood (1.5 inches thick minimum, if you have no butt you can give it another half inch and make sure is big enough to cover both gluteous), lay down flat on the floor, legs stretch but relaxed, put the book under your buttom, make sure your hips are not in the air if you have a hip problem, lay there for 20 minutes, then take out the book, fold your knees with your feet flat on the floor for 5 minutes. Is a spine maintenance, it will get rid of fascia and fix your flat feet if you do it every week at least 3 or 4 days each week for 2 months, then you will reduce the number of times you need to do it.

[@agees924]

Yes, that’s what I need. I basically have knock knees because of how bad the over pronation is in my feet.

[@robertp7209]

Ricochet Bing Bing Bing - for low arch or flat feet, if they are the cause of over pronating which can damage knees and more. Otherwise get a sports medicine podiatrist who can have custom ones made to size, a lot more expensive though.

[@nominox1158]

@@freedomalert is There a Video where i can look up the exercise

[@whatwouldpicarddomakeitso9607]

Thank you for sharing . How wonderful you are to share this for people .you come up with info we didn’t know we might need .my son has this problem ,I never thought to look on you tube ..it was just a given he has it . And best of all the info comes from someone I totally trust . Sincere gratitude to you and your team .

[@salek856]

I already feel so good after trying the stretch thank you Dr Berg

[@marmaladesunrise]

GREAT INFORMATION, DR. BERG! As you, Ive used the best arch supports. It did act as a crutch, never fixed the problem. Then stopped using them, gradually my feet improved. This is AWESOME information!!!

[@roham9648]

You are the best dr.berg.i have been following you for about 2 years and completely change my life especially with intermittent fasting👌🏽 Iranians love you❤️

[@naomianomaly8540]

Oh my doctor dude man, you seriously read my mind with your timing of the videos you post haha, it’s intense!

[@nickma71]

Here is my take on my flat feet. I was told at MEPS I have partially fallen arches. It was borderline rejection. The Army said ok anyway. I didn’t even know what that meant. I knew the words and the arches, but so what. I didn’t know the reason my shoes wear out so fast. There was no pain. At the age of 40 I was running and it hurt the bottom of my feet and I couldn’t figure it out. Then I remembered what I was told 2 decades prior. Now I wear arch supports and the pain is lessened by a lot. And, I don’t destroy shoes in 12 months. I buy them because fixing this medical condition I was born with is “elective” even though it affected job performance.

[@MrBudbubba]

I've been wearing inserts for 7 years now and it was a god send for me. My flat feet led to plantar fasciitis which then led to heel spurs. I was to the point where walking was very painful on my heels. And when I had been standing for a long time and then took a break to sit down, upon getting up my feet would cramp with every step for a few minutes. I still have trouble with my heel spurs that when I sleep I have to have my feet hanging off the bottom of the bed.

[@flamingpieherman9822]

Dr berg I recommend watching 'classical stretch' by Miranda Esmonde. She does great stretches for every part of your body....even hands and feet....phenomonal results! She wholeheartedly believes stretching lengthens your life Also recommend reflexology... And earthing.

[@GetGood5]

Do you mean Miranda Esmonde?

[@flamingpieherman9822]

@@GetGood5 yes sorry...it autocorrected... Hate this phone! I'll correct it😉

[@purple7696]

Thank you for this recommendation! 🙏

[@lizzyfizzy4208]

You need to loosen the muscles and Strengthen the muscles in the foot. You will probably need to release the ligaments and muscles in the lower leg (everythings connected) I recommend Move u for foundational strength. It literally saved me. Your feet are everything!!

[@juanitahardy8583]

I have a fallen arch from orthotics provided by a a physio after a knee injury. My right foot became completely flat. I threw them out and my feet feel fine but that foot is still flat. I will try these. On therapist, who left and I can't find where he went to, did these exercises on my foot and afterwards my knee improved immensely and my foot stopped cramping. I have weak hands and he was a big strong Swede, so for me the toe bending is difficult. I stay away from massage people. I never had a back pain in my life until I had a full body massage as a gift. I was in back pain for 2 weeks, thank goodness my back recovered.

[@hecate235]

At 3yo, I was waking up from leg cramps at night. My pediatrician saw I had flat feet (which I inherited from my father), knock knees and "pigeon toes." He prescribed orthopedic shoes, which I wore from 3-12. Weighed a ton, but they fixed my knees and "pigeon" gait. Though I still don't have an arch of any kind. Matter of fact, my arches bulge out from the big toe to the heel. My arches weren't "fallen." They never "fell," I never had them in the first place. Maybe your advice will work for some, and I'll be happy to try the stretches, but your own experience cannot be applied to everyone else. I'll keep my arch supports, tyvm.

[@reginaharris713]

I so needed this information, I began stretching while watching your veido.

[@Latebird24]

The arch support that I got from the podiatrist was so expensive! $400. Glad you said you didn’t think they did anything. I didn’t think do either. Now you can get a much cheaper version from CVS.

[@juliatshamoun4666]

Excellent I have been waiting for years Dr.berg to do this video... I have been wearing orthotics for 10 to 15 years I pay every 3 years $400 to $500. It has been for me in the last year I don't need them .... Maybe I increased -The dose of D3 -Walking for 2hrs on the summer getting more natural sun -More fasting ....of 72hrs - Started talking trace minerals -I got foot message one time so far But you need to know to look for highly experienced massage therapist But thank you and thank you again 💓 🙏 for this video I will try to do these exercises ..i use to do some stretching for foot I thin they were the right one Not to mention when I stop wearing the orthotic..i feet pain in calf severe twice I think the orthotic alters the whole mechanism of the feet when you walk so you need to adjust to new way

[@lisadicolli6689]

I have fallen arches -7 years now! After 12 years a good PT ent me to a Great Podiatrist Dr. Gordon ( retired now) I bowed him all the inserts plus 3 orthodoxy that made matters Much Worse ! He made a cast of my feet like a ballet slipper. He sent that impression of my under feet to Solo Labs and adding extra lift in the heel area plus metatarsal and I finally was able to walk after 13 years of Hell!God Bless Him. I really needed help and this is the ONLY way a orthodoc’s should ever be made from leather and spongy stuff ! High quality also Taping the arch under the foot worked fabulously but a skilled Pro with the Know How” should do it so the results are effective ! Thank You Dr. Erg your videos are priceless and so are You❤ Big Hug xo

[@hatemjerbi7971]

Hi Dr. Berg I'd like to thank you for your very valuable videos you've been posting. I've been following you for the past two months and have benefited a lot from your keto advices. Have lost 12 Kgs from 92 to 80 and still have 5 Kg to loose for perfect weight to height ratio. Can you please talk about pros and cons of sorghum flour in keto diet? Thanks again from Tunisia

[@RS-pu9ti]

Excellent stretch for the feet. Thank you for sharing Dr. Berg. 🙏

[@Drberg]

Very glad to be of help.

[@kareno7848]

When you take simple ballet there is emphasis on foot flexibility. Releve strengthens the arches. Dancers can fold their feet in half! Try ballet on KZbin.

[@monazacheis260]

Thank you so much!! My arches have me in tears some days!! 💕

[@andreadirenzo7807]

I have had flat feet from birth. I will definitely try these exercises, as well as try to get more magnesium, thanks.

[@katehere9783]

Great to know. I got "flat feet" from a neck injury. They were 80% pronated and this caused the bi-lateral bunions to flare up. I FINALLY found a good pair of comfortable shoes: brand name: Oofos. I tried to search for another pair, but couldn't find a source for them. (I got them at my local pharmacy). Anyway, they have a spongy insole, and a slight spongey arch support and made with a mesh (expands around the shape of your foot). I did manage to find a pair similar to Oofos but don't know the brand, as my puppy chewed it off both shoes! Lol

[@CarbageMan]

I got orthotics when I was diagnosed diabetic. I was only diabetic for a couple months because I did keto and fasting, but my feet are SO much better. I am still wearing the orthotics, but I only wear them when I leave the house. I do the stretching exercise you show, but I do it at the same time as stretching my quads (so, behind my back.) I think what's helped most is probably my resistance training with my legs, actually. My feet used to hurt a lot, but they seem much more resilient since I've been doing my quads and hams over the past year (I've been walking 30m to 2h a day for six or seven years, well before I was diagnosed diabetic and went keto.) I did develop a soft tissue hip issue about a year ago, and I've found that concentrating on the push-off with the balls of my feet and with my core torso posture seems to be helping me get past that. I stretch (yes, even before walking) now, too.

[@anitaelghandor7295]

I want to thank you Dr Berg,I started having bad pain near arc tendon,I thought I did it at the gym,then I watched your video,about certain pains,if your body had high alkalinity,I had cut tomatoes out of my diet,so the last two days,I put them in my salad,have to say,pain is almost gone,thank you so much.

[@Drberg]

Glad it helped. Good job there!

[@cliffcampbell4755]

Jogging backwards strengthens the shin, just do it somewhere safe.

[@lynettesideris7964]

I’ve never been a high heels 👠 girl . Last time I wore them was at a party a few years ago . Not my thing , I prefer shorter heel dress shoes. This is interesting, thanks doc!

[@saraandstuartshannon2160]

In Croatia, they say you have to walk barefoot on rocky terrain and this stops flat feet. Don’t know if it’s true, but if have a great arch. My daughters, who never walked barefoot, their feet are flat as flippers

[@cht3n0]

I always use to walk barefoot until I gained some weight and then my arches started to hurt. They diagnosed me with Plantar fasciitis and the inserts were the only thing that help to relive my pain. What is your thoughts on this ? Obviously losing weight will help alleviate the pain long term and I am working on that now but in the meantime what are your thoughts

[@darneittajones8338]

Try a foot massager. I bought from Amazon it saved my Job as a nurse being on my feet sometimes 12 hrs.

[@davidlewis7403]

also GENTLE massages. If your feet hurt or are tight, massage first before you stretch your actual foot

[@lostallalone8673]

@@darneittajones8338 hi, may i know the brand u bought?

[@visualmotor]

Massage the opposite side of where the muscle hurts: massage shin if calf or arch is tight/pain.

[@mnminnmn]

A good chiro can put arch back in place, plus your pelvis/hip/knee out of place can cause pronation/flat foot

[@lacymcduff7428]

I have very flat feet, and I've done orthotics too. However i find soft sqwishy shoes, especially in the heel work the best for me. Way less pain

[@BlissFortress]

Awesome, thank you Dr Berg! Perfect timing on this one, very grateful for this info!

[@denisrusso8131]

When we were kids, our feet were flat and our mother had us wear corrective shoes we called "clodhoppers". All I can tell you is that I am in my sixties and still have beautiful arches!!!!

[@phubblewubbphubblewubb]

I have flat feet and hammer toes, not helped by NHS podiatrists who need shooting! I just bought those Vibram 5 finger shoes and am 'barefoot' walking in them. I hope they work because I'm struggling to find footwear now, I only wear flatties, usually walking boots. I will definitely find a foot massage person too.

[@hada8198]

Hi Dr. Berg, I love to watch your all videos but I request you to make some videos about kids. Which kind of vitamins should kids consume? Can you please make some videos about kids health, teenagers health. Lots of success. Greetings from Holland.

[@karenjohnson3294]

I thank you I have learned so much and loss weight now these bunion and arch videos is so helpful 😊😍

[@mariahart755]

Arch supports of today do nothing for my flat feet. 30 years ago i had custom made arch supports with a steel arch inset as my feet are very very flat. I was in a lot of pain and could barely walk, these leather and steel supports saved me and allowed me to live a normal life. I lost these arch supports and have had many of todays custom made supports which are nothing in comparison to the ones that i wore for over 30 years.

[@magalyrodriguez9468]

Great! Thx 4 the info doc! Have a great day! Same 4 everybody else here!👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏❤

[@yoneekscott3136]

Amazingly simple. So good. Thanks always Dr. Berg

[@Danae78]

I'll try this. This is advice I've never heard before. Thanks

[@Drberg]

You're most welcome.

[@nargisbbyounis]

One of my biggest regrets in life is wearing orthotics! Had inner knee pain on both knees, orthotics fixed the issue immediately. I was sold. Wore them for 8 years and they wrecked my feet and ankles. Didn’t have any issues with my feet prior to wearing them. They made my feet and ankles weak… if I could go back in time would never wear them but would see a massage therapist to work out which tight muscles were giving me knee trouble… ahhh hindsight 😢

[@almartin6824]

Ur amazing doc , truly are !!! Keep doing the lords work sir….

[@ijohnsonramos]

I will try those. I suffered an arch ligament reconstruction surgery 6 years ago, and even though it makes me functional (I was this close 👌 to become handicaped) from time to time my archs misbehave. 🤷‍♀️ So any therapeutic therapy that helps relieve the tightness on that area is more than welcome. Thanks! 💖

[@Blackfire970]

Thanks for this Dr. Berg.

[@Drberg]

You're welcome. Glad it was helpful!

[@andytulip678]

thank you for the great information Dt Berg

[@philrazzi7782]

They worked for my brother when we were kids. He has amazing arches now.

[@lexiconlover]

This guy is a rockstar!

[@cjellison7659]

I don't disagree with you; however, what do you say about feet that were fine for decades and then the arches fell? What can I do?

[@micsierra806]

I thought arch supports were only for people with high arches. Why would you need to support arches that are flat? They have the support they need (the ground).

[@Thelittleclipstore]

Walking barefeet or very thin shoes on uneven ground is best, it’s how the feet are naturally massaged.. walking outside on grass or hiking ..

[@darneittajones8338]

I have flat with and "Double ankles" my mother took me to a foot doctor and wore foot braces to no avail. Now the only relief I have is weight loss and foot massager machine I purchased.

[@55Ramius]

This is my thought too about not using those molded arch supports. I worked in a factory on my feet all day and some people came to the plant offering this molded support. Cost back then was $100. I did not want to spend the money but did it anyway, thinking it would help. I wore those supports about a month. Not only did my feet hurt like crazy but I wore them out too. Never again. Also ,my feet cramp instantly if I was to bend them the way you did in the demo. : (

[@meliss36]

Dr Berg, I have had feet issues for 5 years now.. BUT.. the weird thing is, my HORRIFIC pain is in the top of my foot. While looking down at your left foot the 2nd toe next to the pinky toe, go down about 1.5 inch from the base of that toe and that is where the pain is.. and when it starts from wearing a flat shoe I almost half to crawl by the evening.. I have gone to, two different podiatrist , the first one made the cheapest shoe insoles I have ever seen in my life but they worked for 6 Months, then when those wore down PAIN PAIN WAS BACK.. I tried every tennis shoe told you me by that Dr and by EVERYONE.. and I disliked all of them and non of them worked for even 5 minutes.. so then I was told to but Birkenstock’s sandals, it was like walking for the first time with no pain!!! Six months later they didn’t work anymore, I figured I wore that arch out! Lastly I went to another podiatrist and his orthotic was so laughable, and the cost was $400 and I am pretty sure I could have molded one from clay and had done a better job!! SO.. now this Spring I went and got another pair of Birkenstock’s and my foot didn’t seem to be overly happy has it was last summer.. but no pain though, just my feet felt tired at night. Then online one evening on Famous Footwear I found Birkenstock’s but all constructed of a flip flop material with a slight arch and I though well I try these, so doing yard work and while using the hose getting these wet will not effect them as the leather on the others.. well that is all she wrote.. I loved them so much I ordered another pair a month later. When I now put on a cute shoe (church shoe, heel or no arch support) I can actually wear them (just for several hours ) but with no PAIN.. I can feel in those spots on both feet, like if I were to wear them maybe longer that pain would start.. but my calves always stayed so rock hard.. and that is what these Dr told me why my feet hurt and that my arches were falling, but yet if you were to look at my feet my arches are there, my foot curves up.. Everyone away talks about the bottom of their feet hurting, or the heel, that is never my issue. Sadly neither Dr could tell me what the pain was from and what was hurting in there.. I am going to try to massage as you suggest and see if this will help my feet along with these Birks that seem to keep my feet happy.. UNTIL WINTER.. then what am I going to do!! Feet in Ohio are a struggle!! I am a stylist, I have a salon and I paint and wallpaper on the side.. I need my feet to be happy!! Any suggestions you have further would be welcomed. I love all your videos!! Thank you

[@olgagolovchuk8639]

Hello doctor, thank you so much for your videos!!! I wanted to ask, I do have flat feet and doctor told me that my lower back hurts a lot and I have injury in my spine because I never had insoles. My doctor said that gradually flat feet affect your spine too. Is it true?

[@halinallet652]

You should not use arch supports daily if you can keep arches from over pronating. But they can be helpful if you occasionally have to walk great distance etc.

[@MEMe-mr1ec]

Agreed had to move away from supports and therapeutic shoes. Now I am back to flat shoes.

[@sushimskr]

Hi Dr. Eric. My son is 9yrs old and has flat foot. We are working on stretching exercises. Can you suggest nutritional remedies for flat foot if any?.. Thank you.

[@3ccdmike]

I consciously walk on the outside of my foot.

[@rajendrakhanvilkar9362]

Great video

[@Drberg]

I'm glad you liked it.

[@navinagokhool19]

Thank you for this video. Will weightloss make a difference in flat feet problem?

[@BellAir777]

I weight 300pnds and have pain on left foot. As soon as I got rid of soft snickers and bought shoes with hard sole, I put inserts for both, pain went away for good. If I walk in flip flops for few hrs pain comes back. So I want to say arch support helps.

[@fuad976]

wow Dr. I tried it, and it works. I will test it after workout.

[@wchiwinky]

Very interesting! I always thought my fallen arches, very wide feet were from walking barefoot all my life (but I did have Rickets when I was small) ...I've always been a little suspicious of arch supports "tried 'em a few times and they hurt after feeling good at first. Shoes bug me in general, where as walking on gravel, rocks and wood chips feels goooood! =D Thank You Dr Berg! You always have some fantastic information to share!

[@panavisionnot7180]

fantastic ! many thanks

[@zowdikidane3760]

Thanks Dr 👍👍👍👍it is for you

[@Drberg]

Happy to be of help!

[@ElaineEvans-rm3nz]

Thank You for making this video and also the one on bunions, because I have a huge bunion on my right foot an flat feet, next to the bunion my second toe is a hammer toe and it is very painful because the bunion overlaps on top of it, is there a solution for hammer toes, I will definitely be trying your methods.

[@allfusionx]

Funny how the ad before the video is for arch support:)

[@SavannahElizabethG]

Dr Berg what kind of sneakers would you recommend someone with flat feet wear while exercising?

[@stinsoncal8393]

Your tip works! Thanks!

[@Drberg]

Happy to know that you found the information useful.

[@stinsoncal8393]

@@Drberg My shin muscle and top foot muscles are tightening. What's the reason?

[@naturalforjesus6016]

Good day Dr. thank you very much for this video, my 3 year old son has flat feet but after the lockdown period I realized that he had knock-knees. Please Sir, what can we do about it ? Thank you.

[@flamingpieherman9822]

My sister had these issues and my mother used to take her shoes which were built a lot better back in the 70s and 80s and put them on the wrong feet. And she would walk that way for an hour or two it forced the whole foot to go the other way.. I did the same thing to my daughter when I saw one of her feet starting to do the same and she's fine now

[@naturalforjesus6016]

flamingpie herman oh thank you ! I will definitely try .

[@mekman4]

Great Stuff, thank you!

[@Drberg]

Most welcome!

[@menachemdavid3535]

When I started running with minimalists shoes my arches actually got better. I was able to feel water under my foot in the shower for the first time.

[@FrightF]

Absolutely True. I have flat feet and arch support does not work!