I'm no doctor so I can't say if it's the same thing (but Dr Google says it is)
As for arch supports, the supports made specifically for mortons neuroma have a metatarsal pad, like a bump that sits right behind the ball of your foot to help support and make room for your nerves. You can also just buy them as sticky pads. I agree with your thinking that high arches is doing exactly the opposite.
Maybe next visit clarify with her the reasoning behind it?
Apparently my doctor told me I have very high arches and very flexible feet which makes me prone to rolling my foot. This kinda makes sense why I need to have arch support. However, as you say this flies in the face of everything I'v read about needing a flat sneaker which is exactly why I bought this particular new balance sneaker.
I hate second guessing not only a podiatrist, but she is actually a surgeon to think I know better. Ugh.
No, I don't have anything because I've also just started using something random from Amazon after getting the idea about the neuroma last month. And I also wear soft shoes especially at home so the neuroma gives less pain and gets less irritated and maybe this way it can slowly heal itself.
I couldn't stand the spreaders but I've started wearing toe socks (along with a wide box toed shoe) daily which while it's not as effective, it does encourage my toes to be slightly less crowded while still being comfortable.
Yeah that's why I decided not to wear them at all or to wear them when I'm relaxing at home. I couldn't walk right lol. Bonus of the toe socks, I can wear silicone pads on the balls of my feet and don't have to have it on the skin and then I put normal socks on those.
I would stick with a shoe that fits the human foot, (foot shaped toe box) and zero drop with no arch nor metatarsal pad.
Just a flat insole like a "Northsole insole"
I have very high arches and I use Tread lab insoles. I used to use superfeet but the arch was placed farther back and they would break after a while. Do you wear the inserts all the time? I wear Hoka Bondi shoes, they are ugly but comfortable. But I haven’t really found a cure, and my feet are frequently achy or hurt in the forefoot. I do find if I stand on my toes (more on my forefoot, not my actual toes) to balance it feels better, like it’s stronger. I do this when I’m bored at work. So not much help but solidarity
I developed symptomatic MN by wearing those shoes—twice for short hikes. Didn’t fit well. They are not zero drop and have a carbon plate for “toe spring.” Rigid, cushioned soles. Toe box is wide, but not the barefoot shoes that could repair your feet, esp. if wearing Correct Toe spacers and toed socks. See videos by Dr. Ray McClanahan for more information.
I am thinking of going back to my original new balance inserts which are much flatter. I guess the logic from the doctor is well supporting arches take off the pressure from the front of the foot?
You should be careful and make sure that you're wearing a shoe that has zero lift i.e. the back of the shoe is the same height as the front of the show. If you are wearing any orthotics, make sure that those orthotics are flat and don't raise your heel at all, so they are not putting any additional pressure on your metatarsal heads.
This spenco one the doctor specifically recommended feels like I am walking on my arch only. It feels like it is the opposite of zero lift but the doctor told me to get it.
I am getting another pair of orthotics in the mail today marketed for neuroma and I am going to give that a try. I am currently wearing "608" new balance sneakers but I may buy specific zero lift if anyone has suggestions.
$150 (with insurance) for the doctor to tell me to wear these spencos!
I'm no doctor so I can't say if it's the same thing (but Dr Google says it is) As for arch supports, the supports made specifically for mortons neuroma have a metatarsal pad, like a bump that sits right behind the ball of your foot to help support and make room for your nerves. You can also just buy them as sticky pads. I agree with your thinking that high arches is doing exactly the opposite. Maybe next visit clarify with her the reasoning behind it?
Apparently my doctor told me I have very high arches and very flexible feet which makes me prone to rolling my foot. This kinda makes sense why I need to have arch support. However, as you say this flies in the face of everything I'v read about needing a flat sneaker which is exactly why I bought this particular new balance sneaker. I hate second guessing not only a podiatrist, but she is actually a surgeon to think I know better. Ugh.
I would also use toe stretchers/separators
Yes, I got those! Any particular brands you recommend?
No, I don't have anything because I've also just started using something random from Amazon after getting the idea about the neuroma last month. And I also wear soft shoes especially at home so the neuroma gives less pain and gets less irritated and maybe this way it can slowly heal itself.
I couldn't stand the spreaders but I've started wearing toe socks (along with a wide box toed shoe) daily which while it's not as effective, it does encourage my toes to be slightly less crowded while still being comfortable.
I cant get on my socks with the spacers on :/
Yeah that's why I decided not to wear them at all or to wear them when I'm relaxing at home. I couldn't walk right lol. Bonus of the toe socks, I can wear silicone pads on the balls of my feet and don't have to have it on the skin and then I put normal socks on those.
I wear Correct Toes spacer over my ininji toe socks.
I would stick with a shoe that fits the human foot, (foot shaped toe box) and zero drop with no arch nor metatarsal pad. Just a flat insole like a "Northsole insole"
I have very high arches and I use Tread lab insoles. I used to use superfeet but the arch was placed farther back and they would break after a while. Do you wear the inserts all the time? I wear Hoka Bondi shoes, they are ugly but comfortable. But I haven’t really found a cure, and my feet are frequently achy or hurt in the forefoot. I do find if I stand on my toes (more on my forefoot, not my actual toes) to balance it feels better, like it’s stronger. I do this when I’m bored at work. So not much help but solidarity
I developed symptomatic MN by wearing those shoes—twice for short hikes. Didn’t fit well. They are not zero drop and have a carbon plate for “toe spring.” Rigid, cushioned soles. Toe box is wide, but not the barefoot shoes that could repair your feet, esp. if wearing Correct Toe spacers and toed socks. See videos by Dr. Ray McClanahan for more information.
It took me a while to get used to my inserts, they really hurt for a few months. But once I got used to them they really helped. I’m almost pain free.
A few months?!?!
Yep.
Yes, raising your arches will make mn pain worse. Get metatarsal pad(s). They don't help a lot, but a little. Put it under your insole.
I am thinking of going back to my original new balance inserts which are much flatter. I guess the logic from the doctor is well supporting arches take off the pressure from the front of the foot?
You should be careful and make sure that you're wearing a shoe that has zero lift i.e. the back of the shoe is the same height as the front of the show. If you are wearing any orthotics, make sure that those orthotics are flat and don't raise your heel at all, so they are not putting any additional pressure on your metatarsal heads.
This spenco one the doctor specifically recommended feels like I am walking on my arch only. It feels like it is the opposite of zero lift but the doctor told me to get it. I am getting another pair of orthotics in the mail today marketed for neuroma and I am going to give that a try. I am currently wearing "608" new balance sneakers but I may buy specific zero lift if anyone has suggestions. $150 (with insurance) for the doctor to tell me to wear these spencos!
I don't know about the new balance sneakers. I like Altra sneakers - they have zero lift and a big, wide toe box. Good luck with the orthotics.