Todd Keane from Wilmington sent this remarkable e-mail:
I am writing this testimonial to the benefits of Posture Control Inserts. I was someone who suffered from a variety of musculoskeletal maladies: back pain, knee pain, and then debilitating foot pain. I had lateral meniscus surgery done on my right knee, which was the result of over-supinating, which I figured out later was because I was compensating for over-pronating. When I walked, my feet were shoulder width wide and my gait was labored. I would always tell my wife I didn't like to walk because of the discomfort. I was able to live this way for years, even though I own and operate a full-time Karate Academy and was on my feet a lot. As the years went by my feet hurt more and more, particularly my 2nd toe of my right foot.
I went to my PCP who referred me to a podiatrist. He prescribed orthotics, which didn't help. I also saw the following professionals - two chiropractors, 3 Orthopedic foot surgeons, a general Orthopedic Surgeon, 2 Acupuncturists, a Message therapist, multiple Physical Therapists, a Physiatrist, a Mind/Body Pain MD, a Pain clinician, 3 Orthotists etc. After thousands of dollars, hundreds of hours of appointments, and a lot of pain and frustration, my feet got to the point that I actually needed surgery. I had three surgeries, one to cut a ligament in between my 3rd and 4th toe due to excessive forefoot pressure, one to excise a painful nerve that was caused by my improper bio- mechanics, and one to shorten the abused 2nd metatarsal on my right foot.
I wish I had found out about Posture Control Inserts years ago. I could have avoided all the pain and misery, never mind the expense. After having surgery on my feet, I was still in pain and I found the Mortonsfoot.com web site and started to read the information and for the first time all the pieces to the puzzle came together. It finally became clear to me that I was walking on a Bi-pod instead of a Tri-pod for all those years. When I wear the Posture Control Inserts, my gait is more natural, and I don't waddle anymore.
It amazes me that so many healthcare professionals are not aware of this great product. I highly recommend it and encourage anyone with Back, Neck, Knee, or Foot pain to give them a try.
Sincerely,
Todd J Keane, MBA
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Mark Peterson from Hawley writes in an e-mail:
Despite having worn orthotics for years, I developed continued worsening of my symptoms of lower back/hip, shoulder and neck pain. My neck and shoulder pain had gotten to the point that it was often difficult to get a good night's rest. Even when I finally fell asleep, I would wake up because of the aching in my neck and shoulders.
Recently, my massage therapist mentioned that I might benefit from the Posture Control Insoles (PCIs), inasmuch as the orthotics were obviously not correcting my postural alignment or Morton's foot problems. Now, after wearing the PCIs for only two weeks, my lower back pain is almost completely gone and my shoulder pain has dissipated considerably!
Thank you for making this wonderful product. It has truly changed my life.
Sincerely,
Mark Peterson
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Karen Saldana from Seattle writes:
I am a forty year old female. I have been a physically active as long as I can remember. I run 10-17 miles four times a week, walk 6-8 miles, love to hike. Over the years my arches fell, my back began hurting. I was fitted for orthotics, which cost me over 500 (2x). I had to change my shoes so I could fit the orthotics. I continued on hoping this would solve my pain, unfortunately the pain continued and became far worse. One day I was basically unable to barely walk. I made an appointment with Carl Jelstrup and he discovered my orthotics were throwing me off. Carl recommended "Posture Control Insoles". At first I questioned the insoles being so thin but since they are so affordable and not thick I decided to give them a try. Well, it's been 2 years and I have been "pain" free, I am able to run, walk long miles without any pain or discomfort, I am able to slip my insoles into a dress shoe without any major adjustments. Posture Control Insoles give me peace of mind and a pain free body!! Thanks so much!
Gratefully Karen Saldana
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Rick Harbison from Snohomish writes in an e- mail:
I started using the Posture Control Insoles when they were introduced to me by Andrew Slater (my former chiropractor) before he moved. We started out with the 6.0mm, but that was too much so we switched to the 3.5mm. Once I began wearing them my shin splints settled down, I felt better jogging and now I have them in all of my shoes. I have bought six pair of them to date. I have a pair in my workout shoes, work shoes, yard work boots, cowboy boots, etc. That was over a year ago and I swear by them and recommend them to my friends.
Before using these I have the custom built orthotics fabricated by my foot doctor. They never were very comfortable and they didn’t help my shin splits. The Posture Control Insoles have been great and keep my feet, back and legs from getting tired as quick during physical activity and have greatly decreased my overall soreness after workouts.
Thanks for creating this great product.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Thanks, Rick
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Phillip Buller from Sebastopol writes in an e- mail:
Dear Melady,
It is a pleasure to give a testimonial about the PCI's. I wear a 9mm PCI.
Posture Control Insoles have made a difference for me.For years I have suffered from pain due to osteo- arthritis in both great toe joints.After wearing PCI's my pain has been significantly reduced, and my posture has improved as well. I can really tell the difference if I wear shoes without the PCI's. Thanks for making a good product that works.
Sincerely,
Philip
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Dr. Renee Dickinson DPM Cherry Hill writes in an e-mail:
Thanks for your help. By the way my posturedyne insoles have helped my feet more than the traditional orthotics that I had made. My chiropractor, Dr. David Cheetham from Haddon Heights New Jersey, instructed me to wear them and it's been amazing the difference in my feet. Thanks!
Renee Dickinson, D.P.M.
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Thank you for the Posture Control Insoles. Such a simple design solution for chronic problems. We'd changed beds several times to correct my husbands pain in the upper buttock area - no change. Several appointments with a physical therapist and exercise well done and no change. After a week or so in your insoles the pain was gone and if he wears them stays away. He did have a low back attack and was afraid he'd exchanged one problem for another but it seems to be better. I find while wearing the insoles I can stand for a much longer time without pain. Thank you for the help.
Sincerely, Barbara Mahoney
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Sandra from Yakima writes:
Dear Sirs:
For years I had real problems with my feet and back hurting. I would get sores and corns that hurt so bad I hated to put my shoes on. No matter what type of shoes I bought—nothing worked. I had to wear medicated pads between my toes. One day as I limped into my doctors office he asked me why I was limping so he looked at my feet and told me about the posture control insoles. He fitted my shoes with the insoles and I was immediately walking better. The pain is no longer, and the sores and the corns have gone. I wear them in all my shoes now and don’t know how I got along without them. I love my posture control insoles and have recommended them to my family and friends. I recommend them to all.
Thank you, Sandra Shaw
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Dorothy Duncan from Santa Rosa writes in an e-mail:
December 15, 2004
Dear Melady,
I am happy to tell you how much I am enjoying my PCIs. I am wearing 9mm PCIs.
In July of 2004 I went to see my doctor with severe back pain and spasms. I also have a bunion at the side of my right large toe. He recommended that I see a Hanna Somatics Practitioner. I took his advice. She examined my posture and my walking and saw that I was turning my right foot to the side to compensate for the bunion which affected my posture. She gave me a set of exercises and recommended that I use Posture Control Insoles. I started wearing the PCIs and the exercises the next day and in two days there was no more pain. Initially I wore the least amount of correction. I had no trouble adjusting to them; in fact it felt good right from the start. After a month I moved to the next level and a month later to the next. Now I am wearing 9mm. My foot has very naturally straightened forward and I walk very comfortably now. The PCIs are so flexible I hardly know they are in my shoe. I am very thankful that this product is available. And that my doctor knew about it.
Sincerely,
Dorothy Duncan
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John Cullen from New York writes in an e-mail
I suffered for a long time with back and neck problems. The woman I use for massage and trigger point therapy noticed my big toes were a little short and was affecting the way I walked. After she convinced me to purchase my first pair I noticed a difference right away. I felt my body adjusting itself between my office visits. I was eager to purchase an additional pair so that I wasn't changing them from shoe to shoe. I recommended them to my sister. I was having a hard time keeping my pelvis stable but with your product the adjustments are lasting.
John C Cullen
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