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Do I Need Orthotics? A Tauranga Podiatrist's Honest Answer

Orthotics work for some people, but not everyone. Shaun explains when they help, why they rarely fix the underlying cause, and how hands-on FMT and foot strengthening can get you self-sufficient.

Feet First: Corrective Foot Solutions Featured in UNO Magazine

Shaun McCann was featured in UNO Magazine's Feet First story on how hands-on Foot Mobilisation Therapy in Tauranga helps patients without orthotics.

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Karen's Story: From Painful Arches to Walking Comfortably Again

Karen came home from an overseas trip with a sore inner arch and new shoes she couldn't wear. Here's how we helped her walk comfortably again.

Stiff, Painful Big Toe? How to Get Back to the Life You Love Without Surgery

Big toe arthritis stopping you walking, dancing or exercising? A Tauranga podiatrist explains a gentle, hands-on approach to easing it.

What Causes Heel Pain? Understanding the Common Causes

Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain, but it's not the only one. Learn the common causes and how our Tauranga podiatrists can help.

Bunion Treatment Without Surgery: How Foot Mobilisation Therapy Can Help

Thinking about bunion surgery? Learn what causes bunions, the limits of surgery, and how Foot Mobilisation Therapy in Tauranga offers a gentler option.

Hobbling With Arch Pain? How Janine Found a Long-Term Solution

Janine, a keen walker and hiker, had 12 months of arch pain. Two years after treatment, she's doing multi-day hikes and walking the Mount pain free.

Want Your Foot Pain Gone Once and for All?

Foot Mobilisation Therapy is an extremely successful alternative to orthotics and surgery in most cases. Watch Shaun explain how it helps foot pain.

I Have Heel Pain! What Am I Doing Wrong?

Heel pain that won't go away? In this short video, Shaun explains three underlying causes of foot pain and why treating the cause is what lasts.

Stuck At Home With Painful Heels?

If your struggling with heel pain at home, try this simple strapping technique for fast relief

Want Evidence We Can Correct Your Bunions Naturally? Meet Pauline

Pauline was told surgery was her only option for a painful bunion. After 3 months of Foot Mobilisation Therapy, it straightened by 30 degrees, pain free.

What Is Foot Mobilisation Therapy? How Can It Help My Foot and Leg Pain?

What is Foot Mobilisation Therapy? Shaun explains how this gentle, hands-on technique treats foot and leg pain at the cause, without orthotics or surgery.

Attention Ladies: Elaine's Bunion Corrected by 17 Degrees

Watch Shaun explain Elaine's bunion correction: a 17-degree change using Foot Mobilisation Therapy at Corrective Foot Solutions in Tauranga.

Booked for Ankle Surgery, Now Walking Pain Free Without It

Jan was booked in for ankle surgery. Watch Shaun talk with Jan about how Foot Mobilisation Therapy got her walking pain free without the operation.

More Proof We Can Straighten Your Bunions Naturally, Without Surgery

Karen's bunions went from 33 and 32 to 17 and 20 degrees after a short course of FMT in Tauranga, so she can wear more shoes, without surgery.

45 Percent of People Have This Foot Problem. Do You?

Heel, knee or back pain when you stand or exercise? Like 45% of people, you may have misaligned feet. See how FMT treats the cause, without orthotics.

Skeptical That We Can Correct Your Bunions Naturally?

See Heather's before and after x-rays: her bunions straightened 14 and 7 degrees with Foot Mobilisation Therapy at our Tauranga clinic. No surgery.

Cheryl's Successful Bunion Case: 17 Degrees Straighter Without Surgery

Cheryl's bunions didn't hurt yet, but they were getting worse. After three months of FMT in Tauranga, they'd straightened by up to 17 degrees.

Knee Pain and Tried Everything? See How Jim Got Back to Running

Jim tried physios, doctors and orthotics for his knee pain. See how treating the misalignment in his feet got him back running four times a week.

Bunions in the Family? How Jennifer Avoided Her Mother's Feet

Do bunions run in your family? Jennifer, 69, reduced hers by 8 and 4 degrees in three months with FMT in Tauranga, without surgery or new shoes.

Safer Ways to Fix a Bunion: Graham's Case Study

Graham had advanced bunions, arch pain and clawed toes. See how FMT in Tauranga straightened his bunions and resolved his foot pain, without surgery.

Foot Mobilisation Therapy on TV: Easing Arthritis

Watch Foot Mobilisation Therapy featured on TV: the hands-on therapy for pain-free feet and legs. Available in Tauranga at Corrective Foot Solutions.

Heel Pain Rehab: 2 Simple Exercises to Try at Home

Two simple heel pain exercises from our Tauranga podiatrists: calf stretches and foot scrunches. Try them for 3 weeks, and call us if it doesn't settle.

Do You Have a Bunion? Here's What You Need to Know

How do you know if you have a bunion, and is surgery the only fix? Learn the signs and how our Tauranga podiatrists straighten bunions naturally with FMT.

Arch Pain? Read How Felicity Beat It Without Orthotics

Felicity, a busy teacher and mum, beat painful arches without orthotics or giving up the shoes she loves. Read how FMT at our Tauranga clinic helped.

Is Heel or Arch Pain Slowing You Down?

Sore heel or arch with your first steps in the morning? Learn what causes plantar fasciitis and how our Tauranga podiatrists treat the underlying cause.

Osteoarthritis in Your Big Toe? Grant's Success Story

Grant was told surgery was his only option for osteoarthritis in his big toe. After a couple of months of mobilisation therapy, he was walking pain free.

The Top 2 Underlying Causes of Foot Problems, and How to Fix Them

Most foot problems build up for years before they hurt. Learn the two main underlying causes of foot pain and how to fix them without orthotics.

Worried Your Bunions Are Getting Worse? Meet Lorraine

Lorraine, 60, was worried her bunions were getting bigger. See her before and after x-rays: over 10 degrees straighter with FMT in Tauranga, no surgery.

Before and After X-rays That Prove We Can Straighten Your Bunion

Andriany, 56, was frightened of bunion surgery. See her before and after x-rays: a 14-degree change with Foot Mobilisation Therapy in Tauranga.

Fixing Foot Pain Without Orthotics

Tried orthotics and still in pain? See how Margaret's x-rays improved with Foot Mobilisation Therapy, so she's standing straighter and pain free.

Another Bunion Corrected: Janine's 12-Degree Change

Janine travelled from Whakatāne to avoid bunion surgery. A short course of FMT in Tauranga straightened her big toe from 21 to 9 degrees, pain free.

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Corrective Foot Solutions

At Corrective Foot Solutions in Tauranga, we believe that quality of life is important – and that means the ability to walk and run comfortably and freely. Our foot specialists use advanced hands-on assessment techniques that treat the underlying cause of your foot problems, and provide measurable and objective feedback on your progress. We love seeing you get back on your feet – whether it’s walking that extra kilometre, keeping up with the kids, running or just being able to wear the shoes you love.

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