28/03/2026
High arch feet causing heel pain when you walk?
Ball of foot burns. Ankles roll more easily. Hard floors feel harsher. Long walks get tiring. Shoes never feel supportive enough.
With high arch feet, the foot is often more rigid and does not spread pressure evenly. That means more load goes through the heel and ball of foot, which can lead to pain, instability, and overuse injuries. In clinic, this foot type is also known as pes cavus.
The good news: with the right plan, pressure evens out, stability improves, and walking becomes more comfortable again.
Why see a podiatrist in Singapore? At Straits Podiatry we review gait, footwear, and activity, offload painful areas, prescribe targeted strength work, and use custom orthoses or braces when needed for lasting relief.
For stubborn cases we may add shockwave therapy. It delivers focused acoustic pulses to sore tissue to stimulate blood flow, ease pain, and support healing. Sessions are brief, done in clinic, and typically scheduled weekly over a short course. You can walk immediately after. Mild post therapy soreness is common and settles quickly.
What you can do today: choose shoes for high arch feet with a neutral last, extra cushioning, and solid stability. Avoid very flat shoes and worn out trainers. Add support to reduce pressure on the heel and ball of foot. Skip barefoot walking on hard floors.
Seek care if you notice repeated ankle sprains, persistent heel pain, forefoot pain, limping, numbness, worsening calluses, instability, or pain that keeps returning.
Don’t let high arch feet slow you down! A targeted plan with your podiatrist addresses the cause and restores confident movement. Book a consultation at Straits Podiatry to get back to comfortable steps.
