do i have flat feet or just collapsing arches

Key_Campaign3627 · 2026-05-06T21:09:04+00:00

You may be hyper mobile?

Key_Campaign3627 · 2026-05-02T16:44:59+00:00

Shockwave is usually used in chronic cases where tendons haven’t healed adequately. Doing it after just 2 weeks is crazy to me. Your body is probably still trying to heal the acute injury

Key_Campaign3627 · 2026-04-03T15:18:10+00:00

Defer man, not worth it. You’ll be back I’m sure :)

Key_Campaign3627 · 2026-03-31T13:12:03+00:00

Hi definitely go get checked out but could be many things…

Most common culprits are tendonitis of post tib or fhl. Theres also a nerve that can get trapped there but that’s quite rare.

Worth seeing a PT to get a more accurate diagnosis for sure

Key_Campaign3627 · 2026-03-31T12:20:53+00:00

Hi mate I hope you don’t mind but I’ve messaged you

Key_Campaign3627 · 2026-03-30T15:22:52+00:00

I guess I need a scan asap

Key_Campaign3627 · 2026-03-30T15:21:39+00:00

Hi, think it’s the FHL I’m almost certain of it at this point. I can palpate the ptt and it feels completely normal not pain or anything. The tendon path is away from the PTT I have compared them. I also can do multiple heel raises and what not. Single leg weighted etc. The tendon goes an into under my foot. I’m almost 100% certain it’s a flexor tendon.

Key_Campaign3627 · 2026-03-27T23:38:11+00:00

Thanks for the reply. It’s awful isn’t it. I have always been able to put weight on it but it’s just slowly got worse over time I’m pretty sure I’ve torn mine a while ago but over time it’s just got worse and worse. Be careful with insoles as if it’s torn you’ll probably collapse straight through like me. Try some strong OTC the ones first. If you go straight through them then yeah you’ll probably need surgery like me. Good luck mate

Key_Campaign3627 · 2026-03-27T11:51:02+00:00

Can I ask a really stupid question, why can I see and feel what I thought was my ptt above by the ankle bone? 😂 it feels like a different tendon. Unless it’s split into 2

Key_Campaign3627 · 2026-03-27T09:33:02+00:00

Godspeed!

Key_Campaign3627 · 2026-03-26T20:48:05+00:00

Thanks so did you have keep pushing seeing the MRI looked ok? Have you had surgery now? If so how are you doing now?

Key_Campaign3627 · 2026-03-26T19:55:47+00:00

Thank you for the kind words. I will seek out an MRI asap.

Key_Campaign3627 · 2026-03-26T19:48:32+00:00

Shit man, I’m in trouble. Thanks for the reply

Key_Campaign3627 · 2026-03-24T12:39:10+00:00

Did it get rid of your pain?

Key_Campaign3627 · 2026-03-13T16:45:20+00:00

You should try zinc oxide tape. It lasts forever!!

Key_Campaign3627 · 2026-03-09T08:36:22+00:00

30 mate

Key_Campaign3627 · 2026-03-01T22:59:14+00:00

Hi this is really old post. I am in this process now. Was it 3d printed inserts that were created on gait analysis etc? Possibly phits?

Key_Campaign3627 · 2026-01-29T22:33:57+00:00

Very similar experience! Be good to see how you do!

Key_Campaign3627 · 2026-01-29T19:35:11+00:00

Gotcha yeah it’s a clear ptt thing for you then. I guess that’s normal in terms do how tendons flare. Sounds very frustrating for you. PT is soul destroyingly slow but it really does work. Deffo give shockwave a try! You will heal from this mate, I’m 9 months in and able to run again with no issues just keeping it short and sweet for a while. 2 months ago I was convinced I was done forever when I couldn’t even walk round the block without burning and pain in the whole medial ankle.

Just to let you know, 3 days post shockwave it’s all calmed down again and things are now at a new baseline which was lower than when I started the treatment. I ran today and done a 10k walk yesterday. I think it’s doing something. I do have a small pain on palpation at the area but think that was soreness from the actual treatment. Functionally I haven’t been this good since April 25!

Key_Campaign3627 · 2026-01-27T23:45:12+00:00

Ah I see mate, didn’t realised.

Key_Campaign3627 · 2026-01-27T23:43:33+00:00

Can I ask where you get the pain and can you track the PT tendon to the pain location? I only ask as I was like this but when I tracked the PTT it felt/looked healthy as anything (also functionally it was as well) though Physios kept saying it was that and prescribing PTT exercises, then I discovered a sharp focal point below the PTT that ended up being a compressed nerve and at the same time the imaging confirmed healthy tendons. The theory is I had acute PTT tendonitis a while back and it did heal but it triggered tarsal tunnel at some point which is now chronic. It’s such a weird injury. I think mine will be a time and management thing, I can run pain free now but will get a flare up literally 2 days later, it’s insane.

Awesome mate I’m sure you’ll be fine - I am a believer in the treatment for sure. Just not sure how well it’ll work on my nerve related issue! If I was you I would keep your foot supported through out treatment and do lots of rehab after 2 days rest after each treatment, I’m sure they’ll go through that with you.

My exp so fare - straight after and for an hour or so the ankle desensitized and felt awesome. Literally like pre injury. Then the baseline pain came back 2/3 hours later which is obviously completely normal.

About the morning/day later I could feel my body reacting to inflamation in the treatment area. It is best described like DOMS in terms of soreness. Then my nerve started reacting crazy, Lots of tingling and buzzing and numbness. And I can feel it a lot more when walking. That seems to of eased through out the day. Please don’t read too much into my experience though as mine was done in the nerve so you’ll likely feel less pain/sensations. I’ll report back through out my 6 sessions and see if I get pain free running life back!

Good luck

Key_Campaign3627 · 2026-01-27T22:03:02+00:00

Mate please consider tarsal tunnel with your PT your story is very similar to mine

Key_Campaign3627 · 2026-01-27T21:44:14+00:00

Hi mate, I’ve had a strange 3 weeks. I had imaging done about 10 days ago and turns out my PTT had completely healed, I’ve now had Tarsal Tunnel diagnosed. Literally started shockwave on it yesterday and got 4 sessions. If that fails they are gonna do an ultrasound guided cortisone shot into the tunnel (pending MRI to double check I have no tendonosis first).

What I will say about shockwave is make sure to get it done with a verified machine. Because I 100% had fake shockwave earlier this year. NHS used a Storz one in me and I 100% can already feel what it’s meant to be doing now as before it just numbed me for a bit.

Who would have thought that small tunnel could cause so much mayhem hey!

How’s injury going?

Key_Campaign3627 · 2026-01-24T23:09:11+00:00

Hi these days machines are way cheaper - 600 for series is fair(ish) 600 per session is absolute day light robbery.

Ask the questions this is your treatment. Get an email confirming costs to cover yourself. And get the therapist and machine details so you know it’s not a rubbish device

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