Never hear of flat feet causing back pain. Don't know if there is any correlation or not.

Foot overpronation (flat feet) and body assymmetry is the formula for back pain and is the most common reason people see a chiropractor. Unfortunately, most people do not have doctors look at them, just their symptom (pain). Rothbart has published on this and so have i. Foot orthotics should be helpful if they are casted properly. Also, myofascial release and graston techniques are quite helpful. Find a good chiropractor who deals with gait issues (issues with the way people walk). This type of practitioner will be quite helpful to you

I have extremely flat feet too and last year my former doctor who was a pmr doc physical medicine & rehabilitation prescribed orthotics to me. I originally went to him for extreme lower back pain and he said that the condition of my feet was related to my back pain ans that the orthotics would relieve some of the pressure on my lower back and give me more evenness and support. :oops:

hooshies,

is walkfit you mentioned same as here : http://www.seaneil.com/walkfit.html
are there positive results already by using it?

just like youngand restless i have extremely flat feet. i heard that back pain is one cause of having flat feet which is why am planning to try an orthotic and see if it helps much.

thanks.

hooshies

Just because your back pain may have eased does not mean the actual problem has gone. So many people believe that because the pain has gone that the problem has vanished also. Think of pain as a fire alarm - the alarm goes off after the fire has started and turns off before the fire is out. So make sure your entire back problem is corrected as going back to activity may aggravate a problem that is still not 100%

Flat feet won't cause back pain, especially if you have always had them. Orthotics can help temporarily but may lead to other problems as your posture changes by wearing them. This may come as more frequent back pain over time.

I urge you to make sure your back and feet and working well. learn some simple techniques you can use at home to continually improve the strength and resistance in your back. keep active and stay well. All helps.

If you are looking for some simple techniques you can try to ease your pain and to help your back long term, see *Link Removed