Shoe inserts for shin/knee pain?

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caffeinatedbookworm
caffeinatedbookworm Posts: 32 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hello,

I have had shin/knee pain for about a year now and would really like for it to end so I can get on a workout routine and lose weight. I believe that this is a result of wearing unsupportive shoes all the time since I walk everywhere due to not having a car/living in an urban area. I was just wondering if anyone could give me some recommendations for shoe inserts for sneakers and for everyday shoes, and also brand suggestions for supportive, comfortable, but also stylish, shoes I can wear to work (I work in the fashion industry so I have to look presentable at work).

I have seen these ones online that look good to me for sneakers, has anyone used them?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0097ACZCU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=FTW8XJ32IEHZ&coliid=I342W5YFSTF6KJ

Any other recommendations? Any and all advice is appreciated!

Also if anyone has any stretching/exercise recommendations for healing my shins and knees (it is at the point where I cringe if I look at anyone bending their knees) I would really appreciate that!

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  • BigT555
    BigT555 Posts: 2,067 Member
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    ive heard some good things about dr. scholls for shoe inserts but they are no replacement for proper orthodics, you should look into them, depending on where you live/how good your insurance plan is you might be able to get an evaluation and a pair of inserts for free. proper arch support makes a massive difference, i have flat feet myself and if i dont buy shoes that fit my foot properly i can feel it within hours of wearing them
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
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    You should see about custom orthotics. Your health insurance may also cover some of the cost. Physical therapists tend to be able to make these. They last a pretty long time too (from what I've been told)
  • jnord8729
    jnord8729 Posts: 234 Member
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    I used to have both bad shin splints and runner's knee. When I was getting fitted for new running shoes, the store recommended i try out the superfeet green insoles. Almost immediately my shin splints went away, and my runners knee gradually followed. I am not sure if they will fit in a fashionable work shoe, but they work wonders in my running shoes

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