I have a problem with fallen arches.
I used to do Taekwon do and damaged the sesamoid bone on the ball of my foot.
This bone is like a pulley for the Arche on your foot and my arch subsequently collapsed.
I was given orthotics by a podiatrist but now my ankes are cracking a lot and the ball of my foot has gotten bigger.

Is there a way to heal fallen arches and not have to wear orthotics??

i'd get a referal from your family doc to a orthepedic who specializes in feet and ask him the questions.
kat