Flat foot problems: Back pain

Back pain occurs when pressure is created on the nerves or muscles of the back due to a number of factors.

When the feet are out of alignment (flat feet), the back has to compensate for the inequal distribution of weight and force in order to keep us standing upright. As a consequence, the whole back can suffer from many unnatural pressures, resulting in back pain.

Lower back pain is the most common form of back pain associated with flat feet. When imbalanced feet and ankles struggle to bear the impact of walking and carrying one's weight, the whole body in turn tries to counteract the strain. Patients will often develop a misaligned hip as a result. This in turn will have a direct effect on the lower vertebrae, requiring them to absorb much of these imbalanced pressures.

However, It is also common to see other instances of back pain further up—even as far up as the neck and shoulders. Remember, the uneven forces coming from the feet and legs will throw the whole upper body out of balance as it attempts to compensate for the imbalance.

Complications resulting from this condition can range from chronic back pain to more serious problems like bulged or herniated discs. In these cases, the patient can end up requiring complicated surgeries and extensive recoveries. And that's only to relieve the symptoms! The root of the problem, flat feet, will still remain until resolved. Please take a look at our list of common symptoms, including back pain, to see if the HyProCure solution can help.

Learn More:

• Back Pain
• Scoliosis
• Neck Pain
• Knee Pain
• Hip Pain
• Bone Spurs
• Bunions
• Sore Feet