I used to suffer from chronic foot pain which sometimes crept until my back, and I kept ignoring it. I gave myself reasons like, maybe I ran too much today (I like sports and run about 20 km/week on average), I stood for too long, even things like – it is very humid today!
I kept postponing it until when my wife said that she had enough of always having to carry everything by herself. We were going to have a baby soon, and she was afraid of having to carry around the baby all the time, as I was always complaining about my foot pain. Finally, I went to one of the most famous Orthopaedic doctor in Singapore (I am an Indian living in Singapore), and he suggested that I have a condition called Plantar Fasciitis. The only solution, I was recommended was steroid injections to numb the pain. I was genuinely disappointed with the suggestion. I rejected the idea of having a steroid injection, as I could imagine the side effects of it.
I went to another big hospital in Singapore, and the Orthopaedic doctor referred me to Podiatry (foot department) within one minute of me describing the problem. I got a shiny pair of insoles after the hospital staff looked at my posture. I was having more pain from the insole as compared to my plantar fasciitis pain. I threw away my insoles in 2 days.
Fortunately, I came across a brand called 2ft Orthotics at IMM mall at Jurong East in Singapore. The foot scan was free, so I decided to give it a try. They gave me a detailed scan, and the results were consistent with the doctor’s analysis. However, instead of steroids, I was offered to try out their customised foot Orthotics for my foot. I tried out the test pair and voila! I felt I like I discovered a magic potion that I do not have to drink. It was a little odd feeling wearing the insole, but my pain was gone, as I tried the test pair for 20-30 min.
Well, honestly, I did not buy it immediately because the price was slightly steep for me. I contemplated for a few weeks (and kept suffering from my pain) until the time pain overcame money and I finally decided to buy it. The insole came with a 1-year structural guarantee, and I could go to the kiosk any number of times if I have any discomfort wearing it in different shoes. They also helped me with the art on how to choose the right shoes.
All this happened three years ago. I am still using the same insoles and wear it every day. It indeed has transformed my life for good. I can enjoy sports. I can enjoy being a parent. I can enjoy my life again!
No Shoe is complete without 2ft Orthotics.
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