Crofton Office

1657 Crofton Blvd, Suite 201

Crofton, MD 21114

(410) 721-4505

(410) 721-2394

Woodbridge Office

14010 Smoketown Rd., Suite 103

Woodbridge, VA 22192

(703) 583-5959

(703) 890-4970

Chantilly Office

3914 Centreville Road, Suite 200

Chantilly, VA 20151

(703) 490-5599

(703) 583-5995

Sterling Office

46440 Benedict Dr., Suite 111

Sterling, VA 20164

(703) 444-9555

Good news for sufferers of the flat shoe blues!

At Crofton Podiatry we spend a lot of our time talking with our patients about the damage that can result from decades of wearing high heels. However, what we spend less time talking about is how shoes without any raised arches can also hurt our feet. These shoes more colloquially known as ‘flats’, have found their way into every woman’s wardrobe across the nation, and are expected to make a big comeback in spring 2015. 

Wearing these shoes for extended lengths of time can put significant strain on our body’s natural anatomic arch and cause tearing of the fibrous bands which support these arches. This tearing can be extremely painful, and is the primary cause for what we call plantar fasciitis.

If you absolutely cannot imagine a life without regular use of your flats, there may be a way you can wear them without experiencing regular pain of plantar fasciitis. While there are many stretching, icing, and other inflammation reducing exercises that may temporarily relieve the pain of plantar fasciitis, these will not address the underlying cause of the problem. The best way to relieve the arch or heel pain associated with flat shoe use is to wear orthotic inserts. Orthotics will help support the arch in your feet, and reduce the forces which cause the fibrous bands in your feet from tearing.

If you or someone you know is having persistent pain in the bottoms of their feet after wearing flats, there is no need to prolong the suffering. A visit with your local foot and ankle specialist will help you understand the nature of your pain and what can be done to prevent it in the future. If you’re in the Crofton, Gambrills or Bowie area, consider giving us a call and one of my staff members will get you set up. There we can discuss what type of treatment may be best to resolve your symptoms and get you out of the flat shoe blues and back to pain free living!

By Brad Toll.

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Crofton Podiatry

Monday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

7:30 am-3:30 pm

Friday:

By Appointment Only

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed