Foot pain

[Poppy9]

In the last few months I have had a pain in the top of my right foot (on the right side) every morning on waking. It gradually gets better through the morning.

A friend has suggested using a foot insole to correct my pronation. I think though before wasting money on an insole I would be better finding a specialist to check my foot pronation to assess what is needed. Does anyone know how I go about locating this type of specialist and what qualifications, regualtions I should look for?

Thanks

[maggie1976]

How about a chiropodist? Or a sports physio? Not sure which would be best but phoning a few ought to give you a good place to start.

I know that if you want to buy running shoes, there are specialist shoe shops that will analyse your running style and recommend shoes which will help correct any problems, so although it's not exactly the same thing, something like that might help.

[Ted_Hutchinson]

UK Podiatrists (http://www.epodiatry.com/uk_clinics.htm) I'd go to a podiatrist. They may well suggest an insole but will have the training and experience to suggest alternative treatments if appropriate.

[Toothsmith]

When I was training in Manchester, I know for a fact that the medical students didn't 'do' the foot at all in their anatomy classes!

So don't go to a doctor who trained in Manchester!!!

(They might have done a course or two since qualifying though, so you never know.)

The recommendations above seem very sensible.

[Poppy9]

When I was training in Manchester, I know for a fact that the medical students didn't 'do' the foot at all in their anatomy classes!

So don't go to a doctor who trained in Manchester!!!

(They might have done a course or two since qualifying though, so you never know.)

The recommendations above seem very sensible.

I haven't bothered with the Doc as he will probably tell me arthritis like he did with my hip. I wouldn't have bothered going with my hip but I went to a Psychic night (it was a charity fund raisers - not my normal source of entertainment) and one of the Psychic's kept picking on me even though I was not very forthcoming with any answers to them! However she then adopted the stance I take each morning when I get out of bed or out of a chair and rub my right hip. She told me that she could feel severe pain in this hip and to visit my GP if it concerned me. As I have disc problems in my back which causes muscle spasms which displace my spine my hip is often out of alignment. Therefore doc concluded it was arthritis caused by this and the fact I have a desk job.

My OH is very keen runner so is into all this pronation and proper shoe wearing. He was walking behind me the other day (as all good men should ;) ) and noticed that I was walking with my right foot turned out quite severely. None of the Podiatrists on Ted's sight are local I will have to let my fingers do the walking:D

[Bendybops19]

Hiya, i work for the NHS in a chiropody department.

You need to go to your GP and ask for him/her to refer you to your local chiropody department (foot health).

You will then be assessed (although this wont be very quick...with it being the NHS!!) and probably be given a 'Gaot' appointment, which basically means the chiropodists which deal with insoles.

Insoles may also help with your hip pain.

Hope this helps :)

[Twinkle_Mitchell]

Hi!
Look for a state registered podiatrist - this means they have completed a set amount of compulsory training (a degree) and have been registered by the Health Professionals Council. You can tell this as they will SRCh after their name (and usually some letters signifying their qualification, e.g BSc Podiatry). You can pay privately - which may be quicker than NHS - look in yellow pages or on Health professionals council website for details. Prices will very. Always good to go by recommendation too! Podiatrists specialising in biomechanics (assessment and treatment of mechanical disorders of the foot) should be able to help. Privately, will have to pay for insoles, cost will vary.
Hope this helps, Twinkle.

[aliasojo]

As Bendy says, get GP to refer you. Eldest son requires built up insoles to help correct the way his foot turns. This also has the effect of helping his hip and knee pain. Worth a go (you might even get to pick the colour of the insoles they make for you. ;))