Help! Got OA in both knee's. In pain constantly. Cannot find a comfy pair of shoes or trainers to wear. Read recently about molded insoles and wondered if anyone had tried them? I'm assuming that the way I walk throws out my natural alignment
and by the time I get home my knee's, ankles and feet kill me.
Janet I bought some memory foam sketchers from the outlet store, they are amazing...
Janet sketchers memory foam trainers amazing..
Thanks lyn already got them - sore feet with them too. I'm at my wit's end
I also have the memory foam sketchers n love them but my oestopath recommended insoles aswell. As my back is to curved. Havnt for them yet because od the price
Hi Janet, I am in Australia, so don't know how you would go in getting a pair of orthotics. I got mine through my chiropodist. I did have to pay for them. They are fitted/designed just for my feet. I wear they every day. I know if I don't wear them I get lower back pain and sorer knees. So they must be doing me some good.My feet are quite large so I wear runners/trainers nearly every day.Hoping this helps. Cheers. Jules
I'm going to make an appointment with a podiatrist to see what she says. I'm prepared to pay for the privilege. Spent so much on training shoes it'll be worth it. Would like to be able to walk more than 50 metres without having to stop until the pain subsides. Did you notice a difference with them straight away?
It took me a little bit to 'get used' to them. At first my hips were a bit sore. Over time, many years now, I am used to them. Good luck. I hope they work for you and give you some relief. Nothing worse than being in pain. Especially where pain relief doesn't work.
Thanks hun, the pain relief helps but the codeine in all my tablets sends me to sleep. Doc assured me it would pass after 2-3 weeks. Now 2 years down the line I can't take more than one at a time when at work or my colleagues start taking bets when spaced out Janet will appear lol. Think I'll be safer with orthotics.
Hi Janet12653. Where do you live? Ther are tons of insoles out there from people that will make them to fit your issue. I am picking mine up next week.
Why not get your knees replaced then you will be pain free
Edinburgh
I'm only 45. Too young to get them done just now
That might sound like a good decision. In my case it isn't. I had one knee replaced 7 years ago. I have never had good bendage. I still have swelling, stiffness and pain. I have also had cellulitus and septic arthritis. Yes I nearly died. I am currently having stem cell treatment on my other knee. I am hoping that this will avoid having to have a replacement.
Janet. 12653, certainly it is painful to walk, knees, feet, and back , hurts , but it hurts less when I wear orthotics in my shoes.
I wear a boiled wool slipper that conforms to my feet, and it is comfortable to wear indoors or out. The podiatrist made orthotics for me years ago and they were a bright cherry in color and made of hard plastic. The orthotics I wear currently are a softer material, , and I
my feet hurt less. I move them from shoe to shoe and insert them in my winter boots.
Hi Janet , Yes, I bought foot logics on line to try out . They gave me instant relief , a bit odd on the first 2 days though as everything was re-aligned ! 8 months on , struggling with pain again so off to doc on Monday for advice . I just take over the counter Ibubprofen and avoid the doc , but I need him now ! Hobbling in Fife !
I found made to measure orthotics brilliant and although i went to a private podiatrist I think you can be referred for them by your doc. but maybe those are off the peg- not so good. Also helped were vulcan knee braces (with a knee hole)- you can get these on line with or without a side support which can be slotted in anyway so is optional. They get a bit hot in summer but are washable. i would not go anywhere without them and even found one night I had them on in bed!!! Recent ones have come up a little but smaller than size indicated so bear that in mind.. Trainers- I am 9.5AA so you can imagine that is a nighhtmare but I usually settle for Propet and have also just bought "Hotter" shoes which although wide and only a 9 seem to be OK because the spacious toe gives more length. A little loose at heel but socks and heel grips will help with that. Make sure you get lace ups for adjustable width . I have just ordered a pair called Josie" which have removable insoles so you can replace with orthotics without being lifted out of the shoe. WIll let you know how these are but ordered is delayed for month presumably because of size!
Due to a major accident and damage to one ankle, my gait is misaligned too, which was causing real issues with my right knee (previously undamage/unaffected). I got referred to the podiatry clinic by my GP and they made orthotic inserts for my shoes, on the NHS so free of charge. Only problem with the NHS ones is that they may be purpose made for the specific shape and issues with my feet but they take no account of having to try to wear them in 'ordinary' shoes - they are thick and rather clumsy and I cant get most of my shoes on with them inside - I didnt want to start having special shoes made so I did a bit of shaving down and trimming. They are still very space consuming so only fit in certain boots/shoes and I've had to buy a size larger to accommodate them but when wearing them, they do help to align my leg and put less stress on my right knee. I wondered if I had paid privately if they would have been slimmer and more easy to wear in ordinary shoes however.
It depends what you mean by ordinary shoes. If that is what i would call a court shoe - dressy sort of slip on you have no chance- possible a fairly heavy mocassin type. I tend to live in lace ups or sandals any way but one useful TIP for sandals when the orthotics slip out of the back - put some sticky velcro under the heel. The soft bit in the shoe and the prickly bit on the orthotic. Again i am talking about "sensible" sandals- the sort of Merrell ones you find in an outdoor shop - not party sandals..Privately obtained orthotics are usually less chunky and better fitted.
Good tip re the velcro Jomary, thanks. By ordinary I meant every day 'sensible' shop bought shoes - my orthotic insoles wouldnt fit in even the most practical of my shoes - the sole thickness was the problem - it lifted the foot too high and there isnt room between sole and upper for both my foot (which is very slender by the way) and the insole. I was told by the orthotics dept that I would have to have 'special' shoes made which had additional room between footbed and upper - and pay for them myself! Not a practical solution and not one I intended to pursue. I cant wear high heels or non supportive shoes anyway due to the ankle/foot injury I sustained, so all my shoes are skechers, merrell, josef seibel etc., they dont fit in any of them.