eli5: Why are flat feet generally worse than arched feet, when you have more surface area making contact with the ground?
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I have flat feet and developed accessory navicular bones (looks like a bump on the inner side of my feet.) Oftentimes it doesn’t bother me anymore unless I hit it on something it can be quite painful. I suffered more in my childhood when I had to walk/run more playing sports and whatnot but I never let it stop me from doing the things I enjoyed.
I get sole inserts made for my shoes from specialized podiatrists as any of the dr sholes I try make little to no difference in comfort.
There are surgical procedures for removal of the bone but I figure it would take a long time to recover. I have been advised it’s better to do the younger you are so I am still in consideration of it.
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