A pain in the...
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Foot. I've had a nagging pain in my foot for a few weeks now. Doctor can't seem to help and x-ray shows nothing unusual.
I just wondered if anyone has tried reflexology and what is their experience of it.
I just wondered if anyone has tried reflexology and what is their experience of it.
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Having said that I have heard (and I do believe) it can help with some issues, so why not give it a whirl.
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Reflexology is quackery pure and simple.
There is no reason it should work and, when tested properly, it doesn't.
They have been stopped making unfounded claims by the Advertising Standards Authority and now cannot claim much more than a nice, relaxing foot massage.
By the way although it usually involves manipulating the soles of the feet (not always, hands and other parts can be involved) it has never been claimed to be a treatment for feet especially.
There is no reason it should work and, when tested properly, it doesn't.
They have been stopped making unfounded claims by the Advertising Standards Authority and now cannot claim much more than a nice, relaxing foot massage.
By the way although it usually involves manipulating the soles of the feet (not always, hands and other parts can be involved) it has never been claimed to be a treatment for feet especially.
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Agree it can be a muscle or tendinitis. Sometimes time is a healer for those things. Have a google
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Gout?
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I have just had an attack of gout. Painful is an understatement. A doctor would have spotted that.
I did notice though that it made me walk differently and caused other parts of my foot and ankle to ache. I wonder if it is not the foot that is this problem but a change in the way the OP is walking caused by something else?
I did notice though that it made me walk differently and caused other parts of my foot and ankle to ache. I wonder if it is not the foot that is this problem but a change in the way the OP is walking caused by something else?
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I have just had an attack of gout. Painful is an understatement. A doctor would have spotted that.
I did notice though that it made me walk differently and caused other parts of my foot and ankle to ache. I wonder if it is not the foot that is this problem but a change in the way the OP is walking caused by something else?
I did notice though that it made me walk differently and caused other parts of my foot and ankle to ache. I wonder if it is not the foot that is this problem but a change in the way the OP is walking caused by something else?
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My good lady got gout many years ago she would have been in her early thirties. Highly amusing for all - except her.
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So now you admit to previous foot health problems. I fear we have a serial limper in the fold
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Metatarsalgia (spelling).
A pain in the arch, where the metatarsal muscle is.
My friend had it the doctor said it was through wearing sandals with no support and high heels too long/much.
If this is the case and you do wear killer heels, ease off a bit, if you don't do that sort of thing, I don't know what to advise, as you are completely screwed.
Only joking, massages and hot and cold compresses help, also no flip flops either.
Sensible shoes only.
A pain in the arch, where the metatarsal muscle is.
My friend had it the doctor said it was through wearing sandals with no support and high heels too long/much.
If this is the case and you do wear killer heels, ease off a bit, if you don't do that sort of thing, I don't know what to advise, as you are completely screwed.
Only joking, massages and hot and cold compresses help, also no flip flops either.
Sensible shoes only.
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Whereabouts in your foot is the pain? If it is in the bottom of the heel it could be planta fasciitis, painful condition caused by unusual exercise. A decent pair of orthotics will sort it out. If the pain is in the sole then it's often caused by incorrect pronation and gait - again this can be relieved by orthotics. I have suffered from both at different times and orthotics from Boots sorted it out. If the pain is in the ankle then it's probably old age! You should consult a chiropodist or a podiatrist if it persists