Carol, I don't know how close to the big city you live, and there is also the web, but I helped solve my foot problems with daily stretching with a wide rubber band, and with expensive shoes from Germany. The brand name is Finn. Of course the salesman fits me well. and I use my credit card like I am buying a prescription. These shoes have more toe room, some are lined with leather inside, and have inserts that can be removed and washed. I also have orthotic inserts for my SAS shoes which I wear, even in the garden. These shoes last forever because of the high quality leather. I had a little neuropathy but do marching in place before bedtime and it goes away. The foot doctor wanted to do surgery, and I said "no." I am glad I chose that route. Every therapist I have had says to work on core muscles.
I also have to re-learn to stand on one foot well for balance. I used to be terrific at that. Right now exhaustion is my big problem so I continue to work on that with little progress. The fight has gone out of me, and I understand it all. Dorisena