Why Can't I walk on my flat feet?

Question

Hey guys I have huge trouble walking on my flat feet. It is extremely painful!!! I was born like this of course. The doctor says my tendins are short, and it is not severe. I get a bunch of crap like Ballerina boy and tip-toe kid. AND IM SICK OF IT!!! So.. does anyone know what is wrong??? Also on a final note, I play on a great baseball team, one of the best in the county and it effects me with my running, and I can't even get near my toes when I try to touch them.

Answer 1

If it was something you were born with shouldnt your doctor know what to do to help improve it?

Answer 2

Toe walking can be associated with cerebral palsy, paralytic muscle disease (muscular dystrophy), spinal cord injury, myopathy, neuropathy, or developmental delay. When there is no known cause, it is referred to as "idiopathic toe walking." Idiopathic means of unknown cause or origin. A habitual pattern of toe walking leads to a shortened Achilles tendon or it could be a congenital short Achilles tendon that leads to toe walking. The more common cause of toe walking is muscle spasticity and associated scar tissue.

Possible treatment options:
-regular consistent stretching
-serial casting
-orthotics
-botox injections
-surgery

There is a very detailed article about idiopathic toe walking on emedicine: http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/topic451.htm

You should talk to your mother about seeing an orthopedic specialist or neurologist regarding your treatment options.
Good luck.

Answer 3

seek medical advice asap and ask your parents to buy you shoes for flat feets. they are availabe on the market

Answer 4

YOU WERE A WOMAN IN YOUR PAST LIFE!

Answer 5

this made me laugh hard