Some people can walk through life without pain from flat feet. In that case, you don’t HAVE to treat the problem, unless you want to at least protect and maintain the foot structure. However, when these fallen arches start to cause discomfort in the form of plantar fasciitis, heel pain, shin splints, knee pain, back pain, or other ailments, it’s time to visit Dr. Mary Benjamin-Swonger in Phoenix, Arizona to discuss options. We will always try non-surgical methods to correct the problem before we discuss surgical options.