i'm 21 years old, fairly active (i go to
the gym and play sports at least 5 times a
week). I have had flat feet for as long
as I can remember, and up until a few
months ago, it wasn't a big problem (my
feet never really hurt).
A few months ago, I strained a lower back
muscle, and have been inactive ever since.
I just started going to the gym again
this week, and my back feels better, but I
am afraid that my flat feet could have
lead to the original pain, and my back
still doesn't feel 100%.
I have also just started putting "walkfit"
orthodics in my shoes to help with my flat
feet.
I was wondering if anyone else had any
experiences with flat feet and back pain,
and any suggestions as to what products I
could use to permanently fix the problem.
Also if anyone has experiences with
walkfit orthodics, please feel free to
share.
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disabledcoastie
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Dec 2005 Posts: 68 Location: West Virginia
Posted: 03-25-06 18:48pm
Never hear of flat feet causing back pain.
Don't know if there is any correlation
or not.
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backfixer
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Mar 2006 Posts: 20 Location: north brunswick, nj
Back Pain And Flat Feet Posted: 03-28-06 10:01am
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
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youngand restless
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Apr 2006 Posts: 1 Location: Chicago
Re: Flat Feet Back Back Pain Posted: 04-17-06 14:46pm
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.
hooshies
wrote:
hello everyone,
i'm 21 years old, fairly active (i go to
the gym and play sports at least 5 times a
week). I have had flat feet for as long
as I can remember, and up until a few
months ago, it wasn't a big problem (my
feet never really hurt).
A few months ago, I strained a lower back
muscle, and have been inactive ever since.
I just started going to the gym again
this week, and my back feels better, but I
am afraid that my flat feet could have
lead to the original pain, and my back
still doesn't feel 100%.
I have also just started putting "walkfit"
orthodics in my shoes to help with my flat
feet.
I was wondering if anyone else had any
experiences with flat feet and back pain,
and any suggestions as to what products I
could use to permanently fix the problem.
Also if anyone has experiences with
walkfit orthodics, please feel free to
share.
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.
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Dr Graeme Teague
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Nov 2005 Posts: 3 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Complete Recovery Or Not.. Posted: 12-10-07 23:24pm
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
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