I am flat footed (since birth) and am 33 years old and my feet almost always hurt. For the past couple weeks my left foot has started poping (like knuckles cracking) in the middle of the foot. It is painful, but I am still functioning. Any suggestions?

Dear Pam,
Flat feet is a very popular condition seen daily at our clinic. Pain and flat feet are also commonly associated conditions. Mechanically flat feet is considered to an inefficient foot type, which requires one to expend more energy to get from point a to point b compared to someone with a high arch. Flat feet also may lead to more destructive changes in the bones such as denerative arthritis with age. It is somewhat difficult to give you thorough advise given that I have not seen you in person. Just as an aside, did you sustain any trauma??? If not I would recommend that you try an over the counter arch support which may help relief some of your foot pain. The "popping noise" or "cracking" sounds like you need further assessment. I would recommend at first to try over the counter orthotics, if no improvement occurs see your Podiatrist for evaluation and an x-ray. You may also need a pair of custom made orthotics. These devices are better than the over the counter types in that they are built custom made for your feet. Good luck.

this is jason they have othanics for your shoes that will strighten out your flat feet problem

get orthanics for your flat feet there feel alot better the instant you put them in your shoes