Recommendations for orthotics/running assistance?

http://runguru.com/

Thanks for the quick response.  I'll check it out!

Have you considered a physical therapist or are you strictly looking for a podiatrist?  I ask because I have a few physical therapy contacts (and a chiropractic contact if you're interested in going in that direction).  

I personally have found that when it comes to injuries, PT's will not just treat the symptom but rather will try to determine what is actually causing the issue.  If there is a breakdown anywhere in your kinetic chain, your whole body will be affected.  For example, I'm currently correcting knee tracking issues through physical therapy focusing on my hips.  My chiropractor has also treated some of my issues similarly, by getting to the route of the issue which is often not what I thought it was!

I am completely open to physical therapy, or anything that will help me get through this so I can train longer distances without spending 2-3 days barely being able to walk.  I would definitely like someone who can help with custom orthotics, though, in case it is determined that my current pair are no longer the optimal solution for my feet.

Not going to rule anything out!

Unfortunately my podiatrist (a family friend) is in the Cleveland area.  

I can recommend a therapist named Karen Slota who deals with imbalances, often with emphasis on the feet.  Here's her website:

http://www.softtissuesolutions.com/

I may have another one for you, a therapist I use currently through Lifetime Fitness.  I want to see if you have to be a member of the gym though.  She does MAT or muscle activation therapy.  There are only 6 people in Michigan who are certified.  MAT deals with correcting the imbalances that occur because certain muscles are not firing properly.

This guy is magic: 

Dr. James L. Moeller, MD

FYI - I work out at Lifetime Commerce (when I can stand it).

Wow, great because that's where she works!  Her name is Angela and you can reach her by calling the main number and asking for her or for the PT desk.  If you don't have any luck there, I can also PM you her cell.  Let her know Amy sent you, I already mentioned it to her last night.

She's been working on my for about a month now regarding a shoulder and both knees.  It is amazing....you get off the table and the pain is gone.  Like chiropractic though, the changes need to be reinforced for the corrections to remain.

I copied this from a different post.  Right in your backyard.  I was having trouble this summer and he was awesome.  Actually returned and had him re-fit me for my tri bike.  Cannot recommend highly enough.

Check out BioCorrect in GR - http://www.biocorrect.com/.

Personally, I don't have any experience with them but I have both family members and teammates who have gone there and had great luck. They'll take good care of you!

Good luck!

Based off of recommendations I have gotten here and through some personal friends, I'm going to look into Adriano at BioCorrect.  I am also going to talk to a specific trainer at LifeTime Fitness to see if she can help me at all.

Thanks everyone for the ideas.  I will report back in and let you know any progress.  Something has to improve!!

Hey,

I suggest a different orthotics. I used to suffer from pain also while using custom made orthotics. then I saw a orthotist who gave me special orthotics, also custom made but much better.

Manufacture by Tamir Kfir. they are very good.

Tim