Thank you, [MENTION=158672]FBinNY[/MENTION]. I've tried all kinds of cleat positions, saddle heights, saddle fore/aft positions, handlebar positions, and cleat less pedals. I might find better positions, but that avoids the problem but doesn't undo the damage, and there is definitely damage. I am going to see someone whose specialty is called Hanna Somatics, and maybe I'll also see a physiatrist. I agree that avoiding surgery may be possible. The podiatrist said corrective devices such as orthotics won't help me, but I know that advice might be wrong for me.