From the image, we can also make out the significant disturbed malalignment of the pelvis, especially in standing owing to which back pain is an obvious outcome due to foot disorder. The arches are considered to play functionally significant roles by supporting body weight and reducing the impact of the body during running and walking (2)Īs per the image above, it represents the malalignment of foot which results in stress/strain on the chain of segments such as knee, hip, and the pelvis. The human foot is composed of the arch structure, which is characteristic in every person and deforms with aging. standing, walking, running and related activities of daily living.
Now, usually these arches of foot are important and required to provide functional stability or balance and support to foot especially with weight bearing activities, like e.g. The foot arches are mainly of two types: The medial, lateral and transverse arch. When your foot contacts the ground, it sends stresses up your leg and into your back, hip & pelvis and for this reason, poor alignment can cause strain and pain in any of these areas (1)Ĭhanges in alignment of your leg must always be considered when you suffer low back pain from standing or walking and particularly is important in sports people or those with prolong standing job or with ongoing foot problems.
However, foot problems alone cannot be contributed for all problems related to back, knee, or hips. Studies have implicated foot posture and foot function as risk factors for lower extremity pain. Often the back pain, hip or knee pain could also be more influenced due to undiagnosed or ignorance of foot-related pain and problems. The question often been raised “Is my low back pain due to disc problem?” well it need not be all time.
The effects of foot alignment and its influence on lower leg pain and posture
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