Orthotics

cal1417
cal1417 Posts: 15 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I recently (in the last few days) had orthotics put into my shoes bc my right leg is a quarter inch shorter than my left. I've got tendonitis in my right ankle and also an extremely tight IT band. I've been wearing the shoes with my orthotics from morning to night to help correct it, but I feel like I'm almost in more pain than before. Has anyone had experience with this? Is it normal for it to get worse before it gets better? Any advice appreciated!

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  • ABetterJayme
    ABetterJayme Posts: 29 Member
    You should start out only wearing the orthotics for a few hours a day and work your way up to wearing them however long that you need to. It will feel a little worse as you get used to them since they are changing how you are walking.
    Just take it a little slower, back down on how long you wear them. Good luck! :smiley:
  • quafferj
    quafferj Posts: 45 Member
    Mine bothered me at first, I was recommended to wear them for increasing amounts each day until my feet adjusted.
  • ferniejoy
    ferniejoy Posts: 61 Member
    Yes. I agree with the other posters,Jut wear them for an hour at a time and build up.

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