FIX High Arches & High Arch Feet [Supination & Pes Cavus Foot Type]

[@DrTomBiernacki]

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[@sharonmitchel1377]

Apparently I need a podiatrist! Going to an orthopedic dr, Physical therapy, different shoes and exercises haven’t resolved foot pain.

[@groovellous1]

I have high arches and struggle to find shoes that provide enough arch support. I found this vid while looking for arch supports to purchase. None of them look high enough for my preference, so far.

[@stickstu2866]

This is the most well informed video on High arches and Plantar fasciitis. Honestly its amazing how many doctors get this wrong

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Wow thank you so much I really appreciate you! 😁

[@DrTomBiernacki]

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[@Susan-yb3hh]

Your recommendations make very good sense. LOT OF docs SAY nothing about high arch feet. They seems to approach these issues as’ one size fits all’ to address all plantar fasciitis issues. I appreciate your diligence in approaching the solution for we ‘high arch’ people. Thank you so much.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

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[@karenmarcellino1147]

Omg , thank God I found you in here. My husband abandoned has cavus foot. We are on our 3rd podiatrist and so far non have helped. You explain everything so well. No one know the right questions to ask with the 3rd doc. Thank you so much

[@urallineed420]

I recently learned about my high arches when I went to an orthopedic shoe store and man some new shoes that actually fit and custom insoles have saved me!!

[@dianaharris3777]

I have had high arches at a very young age. I didn't know this till I watched your video. Everything is clearer now on why so much pain my whole life. My toes curled under each other, my places the pain is match what you show. Thank you for this video. 😊

[@DrTomBiernacki]

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[@lpgibbo7463]

Easily the best high arch vid I've found on KZbin, thanks for the information & tips. Mine are very high & I only really realised it was a thing after recieving physio in the (Royal) Air Force aged 30 (I'm 49 now!) for knee & back issues, the PTI was amazed I'd gotten that far in life just putting up with all the issues they were causing, I suppose it was just a case of coping especially when I didn't know there was even a problem. Thanks again, great stuff 😊

[@ANITAMaria-n1c]

Me too!

[@BradSevigny]

This blew my mind. I’ve had knee pain, low back pain, and problems with my leg muscles my whole life. I’ve been pushing through trying to stretch out my hamstrings, and calves. Literally, I’ve never been able to do a hamstring curl with more than 10lbs without a tearing sensation. I’ve lost over 40lbs last year, I’m committed to living a healthy lifestyle, but leg day has been demoralizing. It’s not a feeling of muscle fatigue, but muscle tearing. I have to do body weight exercises and even then it’s brutal. I love running, but I can’t do it. I started running, and I needed 5 days to recover. I was limping around everywhere. It honestly is just embarrassing. I know I can do more but my legs won’t let me. I’ve always known my feet are weird but I never made the connection. It still might be something else but at least I have a better idea now. I’m going to be seeing a specialist soon.

[@brenttaylor4352]

I’m in the exact same boat! I’m 28 and have been in the military for 10 years. With rucking, running, and working out, I’ve always pushed through the pain. But over the last couple of years, it got to the point where I couldn’t walk 100yards without having to stop. The leg pain you’re talking about is exactly my case too: a tearing, burning sensation. I did have Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome and had a fasciotomy on each leg to release that pressure. It only helped about 20%. With my extremely high arches and rigid foot, I’ve worn orthotics so thick that I can’t wear normal shoes. Fortunately, my surgeon recommended the Dwyer Osteotomy. Cut my heel bone and shifted it out 1.2cm. It is to make my foot more aligned as it should be. I’m hoping this fixes the root cause… 5 weeks after the surgery at this point, in a cast, and in a lot of pain. I underestimated this surgery…

[@raul2745]

Just saw this video and want to say Your not alone guys. I can't run for 2 minutes without my legs below my knees burning and feeling like their going to tear apart. I honestly don't know why that happens. Get a lot of heel pain too and constantly roll my ankles(supinate)

[@soul76can]

I have over supination issues, to the point where on my right foot, I am almost walking on the side of my foot. So I get the chronic ankle pain / swelling and soreness all down the side of that right foot. All this time, I thought my ankle was the issue, but now I am thinking it is perhaps the over supination as wearing a supination OTC orthotic made a world of difference to prevent the foot and ankle rolling out. Going to go see a professional now for an evaluation. My whole right side (leg) is also tight due to a past herniated disc on that side and subsequent surgeries due to severe s1 nerve impingement. I work from home so perhaps “house shoes” with a good custom orthotic are in order. Very informative video. Many thanks!

[@MissDemeanorOG]

Thank you fir helping. My knees and hips are killing me bc of high arches.

[@justaletdown]

Best running shoes in my opinion will be Altra shoes. They have a very wide toe box.

[@user-wt5if6rx8m]

Truly the best video on the subject. Thanks a lot, now I know what to do. Been taking falls because of twisting my ankles outwards for years having no idea why.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Thanks for the great response, we hope your foot feels better! If possible, we would appreciate a quick & easy rating from you, and a good rating makes a BIG difference for us! g.page/r/CaxJ9b-O6o27EAg/review Thanks again for watching!

[@freedomgal9768]

I have the same hoka shoe. It’s worn out now and bought another one. The best shoe ever in my life. I have pes cavus and have super high arch. I hate it. But no other choice.

[@cz8189]

I have super high instep and arches, to the extent that when weight bearing standing barefoot no part of my arch touches the ground, and vast majority of orthotics provide no contact through the arch either, my feet ar super high volume and pretty rigid but no hammer toes, no bunions. In most shops it is EXTREMELY hard to find shoes I can get my feet into - straps too short to do up, sides would not meet tongue in lace-ups or trainers, boots impossible to get my foot in I used to get pain on top of foot through simply having shoes crush top of foot - but cured that by finding super deep super wide shoes designed for diabetics. Am not diabetic and my feet are not swollen - but simply getting a low-rise, high volume shoe with cushioning at the front made a world of difference. Brookes walker in width 8E provides good cushioning, decent neutral support and wonderful high volume comfort. btw they neglect women so had to go to a mens US 6.5 8E - am a uk size 5 or EU 39. In DB shoes, many styles in width 6V or width 8E - some admittedly a little grannyish - but omg the COMFORT and support !!!!!! Can walk and stand all day without pain! No orthotics needed - just room enough not to crush my foot!!! If you like hiking Merrell has some good options or ( with strap extenders ) the Ecco off-road range is tough, supportive and above all comfortable. I get the leather+velcro strap extenders at DB shoes.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

I have a trick for this, it's to skip the lace holes in the middle, this is something I commonly do for people with high arches or top of the foot surgery/incisions as they get out of their boot. Basically just laces at around the ankle and non in the middle of the foot.

[@obrien247]

I’ve been dealing with Plantor since last summer. First Dr. suggested doing steroid shots which I stopped after 4x within about 8 months. Next Dr. said I have Cavus foot and asked if I wanted it fixed, obviously I said whatever it takes. He then put me in a boot after taking a custom mould of it. 5 weeks later I go in for my mould and I guess that’s it. 2-3 weeks in and still pain, nothing is fixed and I’m out $1800 for something I could of gotten myself on Amazon for $150. That’s 3 different doctors now that’s done nothing but collect money. I need a real doctor and don’t understand how anyone can call themselves a professional and be this poor at their ineffective profession. This doctor sounds like he knows what’s going on. Too bad he’s not closer

[@DrTomBiernacki]

John I'm really sorry that happened to you, that can be really tough for sure. I wish I could be closer and help more as well!

[@PJAndersson733]

It’s definitely difficult to find a doctor that actually wants to help you without wanting to offer injections or surgery. They’ll have you on injections to keep you coming back without ever addressing the root cause. It’s so frustrating. I feel for ya.

[@zionglory4919]

I am also facing same problem as you. Tired of visiting various doctors with their individual treatment. I avoided injections and now I am practicing natural therapy. Let’s see how far it work.

[@gracesalon5301]

I facing from last 12 years takes so many medicines injections but it still pain and burining wt can I do

[@stickstu2866]

Find yourself an Osteopath who understands the kinetic chain and the biomechanics of the whole body. The difference it's made for me is night and day.

[@PsalmS-vi8zl]

As a kid I was told I had high arches and a bone out of place in my feet. The Podiatrist built supports into my shoes and that helped. Question- the soles of my shoes wear out first on the outside because I seem to walk on the outsides of my feet. What causes that? Thank you for such good teaching. You are really blessing many people.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

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[@sl2608]

Psalm 122:6 I have the same question. Hope they answer.

[@legoDragonfly-1]

I went to see podiatrist thanks to your video and turns out I have a few issues due to high instep and high arch, foot widening and deformity, misalignment back of foot I need surgery but we're going for insoles and physio forst. Theyre talking about a condition I didn't know I had CMT. Thank you for your information 🙏

[@Elena-ti3kc]

Thank you so much for this video, this is the clearest explanation i've seen so far about high arches and finally i've understood i've high arched feet with over pronation. It can be seen specially on my right foot, my right shoe is always bent inward and wretches faster.

[@Crazyhamster956]

Thank you sir for your info your an angel 😇 God bless you , still good doctors out there taking their time

[@L4WNY..]

Oooh my days! I'm 41 and have been over conscious about my feet, really high arch and hammer toes, until today when I first Googled and now KZbin searched high arch feet . Thankyou Edit: I wanna cry!! Cry that there is treatment for this condition and I've never done anything about it before. I don't suffer pain (only when I sprain my ankles 🙈) but the anxiety is on another level!

[@joannbrown2842]

me too

[@ismailmalik3986]

What’s the treatment?

[@nate6692]

Love your videos and this one was super informative. I just found I have super high arches, and watching this one was an eye opener. I have an ASD kid who is still a toe walker at 10. Do you have any videos on toe walking that cover the damage he's doing to his feet (like this one) that don't dwell on surgery? 99% of what I've found would freak him out so bad he wouldn't watch.

[@starrystarrynight52]

Thank you. I have a very high arched foot. Foot doctors treat me like "one size fits all" and I am so afraid they will treat my feet as a normal arch. I have constant seed corns and callouses on the ball of my foot. I have had Plantar fasciitis and I am now dealing Morton's neuroma. The doctors keep telling me to wear rigid shoes. But my feet have no shock absorption, so I am afraid rigid sole will just make things worse. I have the added curse of having triple A narrow feet. So finding good shoes is impossible. I have to wear thick socks just so my foot won't slide around in my shoes. I did however, get fitted for custom othroitcs (haven;t arrived yet) and I just hope that will give me some cushion.

[@misterbulger]

My feet are very cavus especially my left foot. This causes my right hip lots of pain, and im prone to ankle sprains as well. Wide width shoes and work boots definitely helped my problems a lot... 8 or 10 inch tall work boots are good for my ankles and give me more confidence on uneven terrain.

[@markmathias1362]

I have this exact condition where my left foot is especially arched, and I’ve had right hip pain that I’ve never been able to fully recover from. If you have any tips please let me know!

[@mollybachman239]

I’m almost 40 years old and just recently discovered I have a very high arch. I thought my feet were just normal. Now I know why the balls of my feet hurt so badly. Thank you for the info!!

[@abdulhabbi]

I have high arch foot but i don’t feel pressure in feet while running are walking does but have knee program for long & aslo hip my hamstring are so tight now a days suffering lower back pain & hip pain down the hamstring visited joint manipulation guy he told me you have high arch foot which is cause you program i m running since 2018 i also face shin splint pain when i run fast well i m a marathon runner do exercises regularly pull ups push ups

[@GetOfflineGetGood]

I have rotated calcaneus bones, apparently, and they cause high arches. My feet are so painful. I have bone spurs and my plantar fascia and my Achilles tendons hurt all the time, especially since I just got a restaurant job where I have to stand all the time. It feels like there are knives being stabbed in my feet 😭

[@michaelscofield5483]

Same, I’ve been asked to buy insoles. How do you feel now ?

[@OphiuchiChannel]

I have high arches and every md told me high arches are always neuropathic. I have f*ing hammer toes on toes + metatarsalgia, fibroma, plantar fasciatis, hallix rigidus and arthritis at 40 I feel you

[@billbarkley-w8k]

the title says supination - I didn't hear that term within the entire video. My foot rolls out (supination) and I need that addressed.

[@bespinoza66]

You didn't pay attention to the video

[@karenpries9503]

I have high arched feet and was a mid distance runner until the pain in my mid-foot stopped me. I since have metatarsalgia in both feet and pain & swelling at navicular/ medial cuneiform-even a day of lots of walking or hiking will irritate. I was custom fit for orthotics by a chiropodist and they have caused increasing discomfort in ball of feet and now numbness in ball of foot & toes.... my doctor told me it's neuropathy, but it isnot.

[@saiiiiiii1]

Did you get any better? I kind of have the same story

[@meredithcaveney1209]

Do you have an update? I am going through the same thing (navicular/medial cuneiform bone edema). It’s been 2 years and I haven’t been able to play soccer regularly since.

[@kathyzygula6130]

I wish you had gone over Pes Cavus treatment for under pronation.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Kathy, thanks for the great response! We will plan to make video about pes cavus in near future. Thank you for suggestion. If possible, we would appreciate a quick and easy rating from you, and a good rating makes a BIG difference for us! g.page/r/CZWo3fJqJrVpEBM/review Thanks again for watching!

[@NK-cn2ev]

Thank you Sir 🔯 thanks for help Sir 🔯 lots of love and respect from India 🇮🇳 Jammu and Kashmir 🇮🇳

[@DrTomBiernacki]

@NK-cn2ev , Thanks for the great response! Thanks for your kind words. My suggestions for treatments are very effective and should be as useful to people in India as they are useful to people in US, Canada, Mexico, or any other country. If possible, we would appreciate a quick and easy rating from you, and a good rating makes a BIG difference for us! g.page/r/CZWo3fJqJrVpEBM/review Thanks again for watching! All the best to you!

[@Tyler_Mills26]

Wow 47 seconds into the video and I'm already feeling attacked 😂😂 I get really bad pain in my arches if I'm stood too long, my heels are constantly in agony and if there was an award in school from the about of sprained ankles I'd win every time! Every other day I'd twist my ankle or I'd describe it as "rolling over" like I walk on the outside of my feet and I have penguin feet like they naturally turn out! Standing with my feet facing forward is like asking someone with parallel feet to point their toes in xxx

[@inang1968]

Same 😂 in a year i sprain my ankle 3 times minimum

[@viccolasvic9461]

I have calluses on my feet in places ive never seen on anyone else. When i was a kid i used to complain about shoes not fitting me properly and tightness of the laces, i wouldn't run because of discomfort and when i would walk or run without shoes on i could feel the bones of my heels hit the pavement. Like... zero shock absorption. I have intense hip and pelvic floor pain and my posture is really bad. I still struggle to find shoes that feel comfortable i tend to stick with adidas or shoes that are two sizes too big.

[@daviesimpson4468]

Fantastic video 61 and just getting the right info going crazy with pain thanks and kind regards from Scotland

[@DrTomBiernacki]

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[@andreaza4986]

High arches...love to workout and walk been in pain for 20+ years. Looking for options at 46.

[@liftingbig6882]

After I walk I have pain on the outside of my foot I have a high arch and doctors gave me and insole however that hurt me even more

[@saiiiiiii1]

Does anyone here have problems with a tingling pinky toe or outside of the foot? I have this on and off for two years now and no doctor could help me so far.

[@shirleyagriffin8357]

I have a family member, with sciatica nerves damage, that goes down into her legs. When she sits down, the pain goes down into her legs, causing nerve pains down into one of her legs. I always believed that, a lot of her leg pains, are coming from my lower back. This pain causes her, not to be able to just stand right up and be able to just immediately walk. It always takes her a minutes, for the feeling to set in, then she's able to take steps. She says, ice is her best friend, laying it on her problem areas. friend It always seems to soothe those nerves. Hot then cold water, when showering, seems too also soothe those nerves. Now one of her ankles, is turning black, Soaking it in Epsom salt and vinegar, seems to help and putting ice on it at night. She did something very stupid and tried to shave that leg a few days ago. Causing a small nick of her skin to fall off, which caused a burst of blood to spray out of her leg. She ok, had to be rushed to the hospital, because the leg was pouring blood out of it. No one advised her, that she couldn't shave her legs and this could happen. She's getting shocking pains, from the ankle, halfway up the leg. She's seeing her primary physician twice about this and no one, seems to not help her. She looked on KZbin, to answers and help. The exercise you gave her, it helped right alway. But every time she sits down, the pain kinda start back. Shocking pains, near the ankle and the side of her lower leg. I believe this problem is coming from the scientific, causing leg deficiencies. I believe This problem came from my, varicose vein surgery surgery. Their were two doctors from the same practice, that preform my surgeries. Doctor Gregory, from Empire medical, in Maplewood New Jersey. When he performed my left leg Varicose procedure, everything was fine. But then doctor Malovin, from the same medical group. Suddenly he wanted to do my right leg, during his procedure, It was very painful. I have feeling pains in this area and on the front bone every since. Even my knee replacement, that didn't turn out right. Which caused me surgery twice now and looking at a third surgery as well. I believe, this problem started from the varicose bad surgery. The seond knee surgery caused more nerve damage, up in the thigh area. After the second knee surgery, after waking up, the thigh was very swollen and hurting. After the knee replacement, every sense, I have no feeling in my knee area and half of my lower leg and ankle. I had my varicose surgeries in 2018, into 2019, with my problems worsening. Then the knee replacement, in 2019 and the second surgery to that knee in 2020. My leg won't straighten out all the way or bend all the way and still lost of feelings. Every sentence the varicose vein surgery was done, I feel like something was left in my leg and it hasn't healed right. The way Doctor Malavin was shoving that probe up into my leg and this leg hasn't been right every sense. It seems that if I don't think for myself, I will not get any relief with this problems. I have been coming up with some good exercises, that has been helping a lot. But after finding your KZbin page, thank you for helping, with the suggestion on leg and ankle nerve pain. Using it helped right away with that sharp pains in the lower leg area.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Wow, thank you so much for your amazing feedback and help to grow our channel. Great fans like you are really what keeps us working hard and motivated to make better videos. Wow, what a story, and we hope you keep feeling better! If possible, we would really appreciate a review from a great fan like you! g.page/r/CaxJ9b-O6o27EAg/review Thanks again for watching!

[@ThePerfectus]

What a great video! Just one question so if my feet have different arches, like say 1 is high and other is low, or 1 is mid and other is low and anything between, what should i go for if thats the case?

[@inang1968]

I have high arch right foot. My ortho just confirmed that my ankle tenosynovitis and right knee chondromalacia patella and bone cysts were a snow ball effect cause of my high arch T-T

[@grgr5465]

Great video. I’m an elite athlete and have issues with a high arch. But the major issue is probably that I have been putting a lot of stress on my 5th metatarsal and have developed a stress fracture. What’s the best thing besides stretching calves, etc that I can do to protect the 5th metatarsal getting too much impact? Cushioning and special orthotics or wedge-ish orthotic?

[@reginaalear]

Great video! I always thought I had a normal arch but found out a few days ago that I have a high arch. Would you recommend the Hoka Clifton or the Bondi? I’m trying to decide between the two. I was also told my arches are collapsing which is causing my back pain when I walk a lot.

[@artsmodelstation9396]

Q: my son had surgery age 17 to fix flat feet - Small metal rod inserted. Didn’t work. He’s now 34 and bottom of feet completely flat, like a bear. Anyway to fix his feet or too late ?

[@shubhamjoshi9748]

hey doctor i had sprained my ankle 11 - 12 months ago but still its not allright ...althoug no problem in walking ..but it start hurting after long standing or walking or some short running ..i have no money for its treatment nor i could ask for it from my parents ....would it be cured without surgery ?? i'm very tensed about it ...it's very distracting ...

[@jonas33428]

Thank you! Wish i known this way before and keept my knees n hips out of sore trouble.. anyway foot insoles are life safer and massaging too. Funny you meantion inside shoes, since thats what i just started with recently, and it helps a lot! Now time to stretch out n get more flexible for once

[@DrTomBiernacki]

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[@claudettecote3553]

65 with severe underpronation and ridiculously high arches. Podiatrist prescribed orthotics which help somewhat. Unstable gait and fear of falling is effecting my mobility. Help

[@Ang__Hou]

Would you put an orthopedic in a hooka sneaker? Please answer. My son is suffering and his sneakers are great. Would adding the orthopedic be even better 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@juliewellman2254]

Loved the video, very informative, I suffer with CMT. I only wish you could give recommendations on athletic shoes. I tried the Hoka clifton shoe but my instep is so high, it hurt to wear them, couldn't wait to take them off they were so tight. Also, they did not feel to have much cushion at all. I love the cushion of the ON cloudstratus but found that I was very off balance and stumbly with those. I'm not sure what else to try.

[@KBB-nf1dr]

I originally had flat feet and it has been using the orthotics all the time that has caused my foot now to be stuck in a high arch

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Wow, very interesting, can you tell me more about it and the symptoms?

[@anaserta]

I found that addressing supination (in my case) would have made a big difference in the long run, and it's not easy to do it by yourself. After too many episodes of stress fractures in my metatarsals, I had custom insoles made 15 years ago, but they were too bulky and uncomfortable. I stopped using them but always made sure to wear shoes and insoles with good arch support. The thing is that most of them were just not suitable for correcting supination! Tbh I had no idea that many people with high arches had pronated feet instead. Anyway, I didn't get very good advice about this and after years, the supination took its toll on my ankles - if only I knew before. If anyone has good insoles for high arches and supination to recommend, I'm all ears

[@Leo-nc3yx]

I suffered from high arch feet before I even noticed it. It's actually very weird, I used to go hiking and play many kinds of sports back in the day, until one time when I was stretching to save a ball(tennis), my right ankle just went numb and throbbing pain came right after. Probably shouldn't go hiking the day after, it nearly killed me in terms of pain. And then I suffered for 2 years, went through a lot of rehabs,pain-killer both pills and injections, to the point that I was frustrated since it feels like the pain can never go away. I'm not going to say my life is miserable after that, but it does take away a lot of fun from me, I was injured when I turned 23, and now I'm 25, can't go on a hike anymore, can't do an extreme sport, can't run like I used to. Then one day I go to the hospital for an MRI test on my sore knee, the doctor said it was just Tendinitis, then I told him I have been through this on both my knee and ankles. He took a look at my feet, and said something like "You got one of the most high-arching feet that she had ever seen". After that, I have been wearing some sort of custom insoles like you, should probably go to the capital for a made-to-offer, but I got a cheaper one and settle with it. Can't say the pain really goes away, it still hurts at times, especially after I do some running. The doctor's explanation to why I seemed to have no problem before, it's because when I exercised often I built a strong muscle in my lower body, but once I got injured I have to stop running, hiking, training, and all that stuff to gain or maintain my strength. Now my lower body isn't as strong as before,my high arch feet became a problem for me since then.

[@TW-rc6kv]

I've been on the search for 2 1/2 years myself not fun

[@anaserta]

I ended up getting new custom made insoles - expensive but best money I've ever spent. The tech is totally different now from when I made my 1st pair and totally life changing @@TW-rc6kv

[@anaserta]

Exercising makes absolute sense but after going through lots of pain, physio, injections etc I realised that for me no relief was comparable to the right insole. This is all so tricky specially because many doctors don't really seem know the issue that well and we end up suffering with it longer than needed. I've been to two sports physios in London who had no idea of what was causing my ankle issue. Then my previous dr back in Brazil told me this is an expected "phase 2" of having very high arches - which according to him tends to create friction in the ankle over time so these tendinitis start showing up. I had new techy insoles made recently and they really changed my life. They now address high arches + correct supination + have a little bit of heel to create space in the ankles. Anyway, it makes total sense to strengthen these areas but if there's still pain I'd highly recommend getting the best insoles you can for your feet. I spent years thinking I couldn't walk a lot or hike anymore but that's possible now!@@Leo-nc3yx

[@robiayousaf5810]

My son is four years old and he has high arch foot.. sometimes he feel pain that make him cry a lot..can you please suggest some exercise to reduce his pain...

[@cojofoshow6651]

Alright people! In his demonstrations he was using a skeletal model of the foot that doesn't include the tendons, ligaments, and muscles in your feet. If you know anything about engineering, then you would know how structurally sound the arch is. When you support the arches of your feet, you are not allowing the full function of the tendons, ligaments, and muscles that support the arch. I was a long distance runner for years and I was always told to wear support shoes with Powerstep brand orthotics in them to support my high arches. I suffered from ITB Syndrome chronically because of the misinformation I was given. The over supporting shoes caused my feet over supinate and derailed my running career. I switched to barefoot shoes and have noticed a vast difference in my foot health, the stability of my foot, and better forefoot striking when running. His videos showed a lot of heel strikers and that is not how the running gait is supposed to work. I highly recommend you to conduct your own research, but I believe you will find that a wide toe box, zero drop from heal to toe, and minimal cushioning are best for your feet. Whether you have high, neutral, or low arches it is the way were meant to walk or run. I suggest starting with Altra shoes first, and then progressing to VivoBarefoot, or another minimalist brand.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

I love everything you say and I go over every point in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGS2iqmbib12iq8

[@DrTomBiernacki]

This clarifies everything you say with studies: specifically when barefoot or zero drop is good and when it is not ❤️😊🙏

[@cojofoshow6651]

@@DrTomBiernacki Thank you for sharing your other video. I agree with most of what you said in that one. Especially for older patients who may have osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis in the ankle. Bunions should be treated by releasing the pinching of the toes. I really like how you addressed the biomechanics of your patients in the hips, knees, and ankles to know where and how to supplement the added force.

[@twistzz7649]

I thought that I had such a deformity, one day I felt unevenness when walking, I felt all the bumps (unpleasant sensation), the heel was very swollen (on palpation, like liquid or just trampling) and the arch rose up a little, but not much, I went to have an MRI examination, in conclusion they wrote synovitis of the entire ankle joint and tarsal joints, but about the bones they wrote everything was normal, nothing was displaced, there were no deformities, I went to the doctor, he then recommended doing a flfs examination of the size of both legs, in the end the conclusion was 8 cm shortening of the left leg, but the pelvis is not displaced in place, the doctor advised me to purchase individual orthopedic insoles, I’ll go soon, I even did electroneuromyography of my legs,to rule out neurological problems, in the end everything was normal, they told me it was an orthopedic problems.

[@crybananas]

Do you think for people with high arches it is possible to strengthen the feet and the arches to then be able to go without orthotics and a heel lift? My thinking is that after strengthening the feet and learning to walk without pronating or supinating I could transition to barefoot shoes. I did it for a week or 2, then after a few days (only wearing the barefoot shoes for 1-2 hours a day without long walks, mainly at home) my right knee started to hurt so I put my orthotic in, then after a few days, and practicing completely barefoot to be aware of my arch, I put the barefoot shoes back on without the orthotics and even a few days of walking my knees didn't hurt. I then overdid it and my achilles has been hurting ever since and I am back to my asics with a 8mm heel lift and my orthotics until I recover. I wonder if my injury is connected to my high arch and regardless, if you think or know that high arched people can move to barefoot shoes and say goodbye to their orthotics. Doesn't have to be a barefoot shoe, even altras, I just think it would be easier to manage without orthotics with a very thin sole.

[@Ric9hardify]

I use to have lots of pain in my forefoot from walking and have had hammer toes. But I associated it with flat feet, even though I actually don't have flat feet, but maybe low arches. I do foot exercises, so my true arch is somewhat hidden a bit by muscle. Unfortunately, after wearing ill-fitting steel toe boots on my job for six years, I have developed hallux rigidus in both great toes, but the left one is much worse. Weight gain is also an issue, but I'm not too far gone. It seems as if I have some high arch foot issues, but I don't have high arches. I wear Birkenstocks and barefoot shoes to try to retrain my feet into the correct mechanical structure.

[@paddywiggle]

You said for high arched feet you want a flexible, high cushioned shoe, but that is an oxymoron. Especially with the shoe that you showed us as an example. Try and twist and bend that shoe. It doesn’t. The higher the cushion in a shoe, the less bendable it gets. I’m curious, which is it: do you want a flexible shoe or a cushioned shoe?

[@DrTomBiernacki]

I should be more clear, high arched people generally when younger and healthier can tolerate and enjoy less rigidity. On the other hand the Hoka is well loved because even though it is supportive, it has an extreme amount of cushion that provides the best of both worlds. A rigid uncushioned shoe like a dress should might be very uncomfortable or a lower quality running shoe.

[@rohitjames3010]

Very informative but it would be helpful if the sticky notes for channel subs to not block info sections. Thanks

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Rohit, thank you for watching. We appreciate your support. Wherever possible we will correct sticky notes issue. If reasonable, we would appreciate a quick rating from you, and a good rating makes a MASSIVE difference for us! g.page/r/CSudMUZfg68sEAI/review Thank you for being such a great fan; we appreciate you watching!

[@rohitjames3010]

Is it possible for you to let me know what kinda shoes i should go if i present a basic idea of my feet proportion and sizing? I have high arches with high volume and wide feet. I’m currently overweight but i still manage to run a 10k mile in under 2 hours. I wanted to know if i should go for a bouncy or rigid running shoe (confused between the floatride energy 4, puma deviate nitro 2, Altra escalante, Pegasus 39, brooks ghost) I’m sorry if this seems too much to ask. I’ve not been able to get much help online and don't have good access to good podiatrist around here.

[@happyer881]

Very good video. I feel you know my problems

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Happy er, you are a great fan, and we appreciate you! If possible, we would appreciate a quick review from you; these make a HUGE difference to us! g.page/r/CZWo3fJqJrVpEBM/review Thanks again for watching!

[@aliali-dt8qj]

Hi doctor please I need your help that I have high arch and I achills tendonites and hug land and my foot nerve are information please doctor help

[@MotVikten]

Strange ... Neither me nor any of my customers who focus on foot strength use orthopedics have been going through any of the problems you claim we will face. What are we doing wrong?

[@Samuel-ot5qo]

I'm just wondering about bespoke orthotics for patients with high archs. The high arch of the orthotic is used for better distribution of force into the medial side of the foot so that the lateral side of the foot won't need to take in all the force? am i correct in saying that

[@rankovic6667]

Thank you for those videos i watch them.Doctors tould me i have flet foot,but my foot print and foot schener in shoe shop tell different.I have high arch overpronate type.Can this type of foot be rigid or only supination can be rigid?How can i know is it rigid or flexible cuz its really painful.Thanks you very much.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Wow, we really appreciate the kind words. Great feedback like this is what really keeps us working hard to make better and more meaningful content. We hope your feet feel better! If possible, we would really appreciate a review from a great fan like you! g.page/r/CaxJ9b-O6o27EAg/review Thank you for being such a great fan, and we really appreciate you watching!

[@haticebayram3576]

Degerli bilgileriniz icin Teşekkürler. 🙏

[@janebennett4362]

Such helpful info. Thanks so much

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Wow thank k you so much, I really appreciate it ❤️🙏

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Did it help?

[@Jimbo292]

Hi Dr. Tom, quick question. When you say "high-arched feet are associated with neurological conditions 85% of the time," do you mean if you have high-arched feet you have an 85% chance of having a neurological condition? Or the other way around? I'm curious because I do have high-arched feet but have no diagnosed condition and didn't know if it was something concerning enough to have checked out by a doctor. Thank you!

[@clementine77]

What kind of percentage markup do you apply to your customs? I went to a doctor who marked up 500%....😮Superfeet brand are comparable and only $50. I have a high arch, so I got the higher arch Superfeet insole...no more pain...try Superfeet and if your feet still hurts, then go custom .

[@DrTomBiernacki]

The thing is they are not premade, it can cost base $125 to have them printed, then consider scanning/plaster, mailing, time and visit. For most people not worth making if less than $2-300 minimum as they would be made at a loss. But that being said I do sell my premade ones for way less than superfeet in clinic ($20) and think they work much better. But for the 30% or so that need custom, it can make all the difference.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

If the doctor is not really putting in the effort and the customs end up no better than premade- then shame on that doctor as he is making the profession look bad.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Custom orthotics should be much more effective for most people, if they are not, then unfortunately they were not planned or assessed correctly (or not needed in the first place.)

[@myfaultgangsta1616]

Can you do a video about a Calcaneal Tuberosity fracture? It happened to me and there is nothing in the internet about it

[@JH-rk9gd]

Hoka 14:24 shoes ruined my feet, I have been wearing New Balance 1040v and those have gone way downhill, new pair worse than 10 month old shoe, got ASICS gel nimbus which appear better, they had gone way downhill

[@DrTomBiernacki]

J H, thank you for watching. I am sorry to hear about your problems with finding good quality shoes. I know that for people with high arches it is a long and complex process. If reasonable, we would appreciate a quick rating from you, and a good rating makes a MASSIVE difference for us! g.page/r/CSudMUZfg68sEAI/review Thank you for being such a great fan; we appreciate you watching! All the best to you!

[@traceyleaker965]

My 11 Yr old son has high instep (cavus) , he has severe pain in the muscles behind his legs mainly behind knees. We have seen a few people now and still no help on how to ease his pain. The stretches are horrific for him 😢

[@laurierosejones9531]

Osgood-Schlatter disease?

[@nevizerkle5774]

I'm 27 and my foot has been swollen for over a year. X rays showed nothing, rest and elevation have not helped. Pain began as top of foot, but seems to be knife edge top of the foot behind the toes is most swelling.... no idea what it is, but I miss being able to run... it swelled up after I had been on a two month break from my running season. Still looking for answers. Have High arches but no pronation or suplination

[@saiiiiiii1]

Did you get any better?

[@sharonh5399]

I have really high arches. I clicked your link for the shoes but I did not see the kind I normally wear. I prefer hiking sandals during the summer. I have had Abeos in the past, but find those hard to get now. I have Tevas now. I recently took a trip to Disney and my feet hurt so bad even standing in line on the first day. What waterproof hiking sandals would you recommend ?

[@MissDemeanorOG]

The pain in my arch! Super high arches.

[@mikestowe1406]

I'm a diabetic I wear out n walk on the ball of my feet do I need inserts with arch support

[@naveenag1594]

Sir High arch legs any Solution Or Treatment is there

[@TheLondonguy]

This is really helpful

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Wow, thank you so much for your amazing feedback and help to grow our channel. Great fans like you are really what keeps us working hard and motivated to make better videos! If possible, we would really appreciate a review from a great fan like you! g.page/r/CaxJ9b-O6o27EAg/review Thanks again for watching!

[@sl2608]

For Peroneal Tendonitis do you think the New Balance 928v3 is a good shoe?

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Really good shoe, I like it!

[@sl2608]

@@DrTomBiernacki Great, I might give the 928 a try. I've been wearing the NB 990v5 but I've still got pain. Since the 928 is a motion control shoe, would it be better for this condition than the 990v5? Thanks for your help!

[@cariallen1083]

I have Ehlers and cavus along with hyper mobile foot

[@cariallen1083]

Any suggestions

[@flpanis2212]

Please doctor is new balance fresh foam arishi v4 is good for archilles insertional tendonitis and high arches

[@DrTomBiernacki]

We appreciate you watching and contributing! Absolutely, this is a good option, I would combine it with an insole like walkhero or powersteps as well. If possible, we would appreciate a quick rating (hopefully good), as it makes a HUGE difference! g.page/r/CSudMUZfg68sEAI/review We are working hard every day to make better and more meaningful content! This is what keeps us going, for sure.

[@who167]

Thanks for the great video

[@mexdrago3009]

I feel better barefoot but shoes give me pain.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Thanks for sharing. Thank you for supporting us! 😊❤🙏 If reasonable, we would appreciate a quick rating from you, and a good rating makes a MASSIVE difference for us! g.page/r/CZWo3fJqJrVpEBM/review Thank you for being such a great fan; we appreciate you watching! All the best to you!

[@freedomgal9768]

My dad has it, my brother has it and myself. Worst is dad followed by me and then my brother. Why????

[@JH-rk9gd]

I tried this hit worse, make bottom of feet are not swollen first

[@sheilawaddy3184]

Great video Thanks!

[@DrTomBiernacki]

We appreciate you watching! If possible, we would appreciate a quick rating (hopefully good), as it makes a HUGE difference! g.page/r/CSzlpzp7G82TEBM/review We are working hard every day to make better and more meaningful content! This is what keeps us going, for sure.

[@patriciaolivier2311]

Bonjour, serais-ce possible d'avoir une traduction de votre vidéo en français ??? 😪😪😪😰😰😰S'il vous plaît !!?

[@jodyroper5105]

I have a high arch and flexible foot and no doctor has a good answer for me.

[@Duddi798]

Thank you you are great

[@Susan-yb3hh]

I see no link for recommended slippers.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Thank you for supporting us Susan! Under the video you should see my description - usually you should click "see more" tab to disply full text. In this full text you may find links to recommended in video products including slippers. If reasonable, we would appreciate a quick rating from you, and a good rating makes a MASSIVE difference for us! g.page/r/CZWo3fJqJrVpEBM/review Thank you for being such a great fan; we appreciate you watching! All the best to you Susan!

[@anjuma892]

This problem with me🙏 please help me😭😭😭😭sir

[@ryanthompson3446]

Wait so how do you actually fix the high arch?

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Not so much fixing the high arch but fixing the pain and problems associated with it, I guess I should make that more clear looking back at the title

[@ginnytefteller5165]

@michigan foot doctors What are your recommendations for someone with CMT disease? Inherited neuropathy. AFO's, shoes, pronation etc. Please help?

[@kssfury]

High arch. Fred Flintstone feet.

[@Itsfalcon9]

I wish I could even have arches 🥲

[@DrTomBiernacki]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZPJgptjrM-rhac This video might help more!

[@Merzui-kg8ds]

I suspect UP for you, doc, because you have a Canadian accent.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Haha I actually lived in Canada and was born in Poland! 😅

[@pierrelabbe3173]

Love M.T.L Canada Merci

[@belindavanowen1990]

🔴🔵🟢 any shoe brands that have nice looking shoes I can wear at church? I don’t mind wearing ugly shoes but do need nicer ones for church. I think I have a pretty high arch

[@hayleystratus7713]

My feet are crazy

[@DrTomBiernacki]

There are many possibilities to treat whatever problem you have with your feet. Chack some of my videos about various leg and foot issues and you will find something that is happening to you: kzbin.info/door/qBERDzM6ZcovT1s01kIrVg Thank you for supporting us! 😊❤🙏 If reasonable, we would appreciate a quick rating from you, and a good rating makes a MASSIVE difference for us! g.page/r/CZWo3fJqJrVpEBM/review Thank you for being such a great fan; we appreciate you watching! All the best to you!

[@sl2608]

Hoka has a VERY low heel to toe drop, 4mm or less. Not good for people who need 8-12mm as you mentioned.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

You're absolutely right, I just checked and was surprised to see they average about 5mm,

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Maybe I had it confused with the Brooks beast which I believe is 10-12mm range heel drop

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Great catch!

[@sl2608]

​@@DrTomBiernacki I'm not sure that I have a high arch. I think I have a medium arch. But lately I've developed terrible Peroneal Tendonitis, lateral foot pain and Insertional Achilles Tendonitis with a retrocalcaneal bone spur. I think I've tried them every recommended shoe there is in hopes of finding a shoe that does not cause excruciating Insertional AT pain and that relieves my Peroneal Tendonitis. The only shoes I've found so far that are both comfortable (no pressure on the Insertional Achilles area, no heel pain) and supportive, are the New Balance 990v5. They have a 12mm heel to toe drop. I've not gotten any help from the podiatrists and ortho/sports drs I've seen. None suggested orthotics or much of anything else to help me. When I asked the Ortho about the lateral foot pain I have in the Peroneal Tendon area, around and under my ankle and under my foot, he just brushed it off with a few words "that's coming from the Insertional AT". That's it. Nothing about how to treat it. I am really receiving sub-par, inadequate care from these doctors and it's very discouraging. But they are in my health plan's network. I'll be changing that during open enrollment in Oct. and I can't wait to move on, hopefully, to quality doctors who actually care. One question I have for you: Is peroneal tendonitis relieved by a high-arch insole? Does it need a valgus post? I've been wearing Powerstep Pinnacle Blue inserts. I tried Powerstep Pinnacle Maxx but they seemed to put more pressure on the outside of my foot where the pain is. Is that because the Pinnacle Maxx inserts have a heel post that tilts the foot outward? Thanks for your help!

[@sherlon6006]

Some of this video is ok but alot of it needs work as the information on orthoses therapy is weak in terms of mechanics. People with a cavoid foot type in 95% of cases laterally load so that would require a lot of care as you want to prevent ATFL, CFL, peroneal tendinopathy, callus of plantar 5h MTPJ. Just saying.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

So 100% agree, I usually combine a more aggressive heel cup around 16-18mm atleast with metatarsal padding and a high top shoe/ankle brace depending on how bad it is 😁

[@striving1]

I thought having a high arch was a good thing!

[@shweedYT]

My dad used to call me raptor toes not hammer toes🗿

[@Datacorrupter234]

i think one foot is normal the other one is a little high arch from all the baseball i played

[@RamaVerma-j4k]

Please Mack this video is hindi language