Do you have Arch Pain?
Arch pain is quite a common complaint and can make having to walk or stand for any period of time quite unbearable. It is usually easily resolved and treated with the right advise on footwear, simple exercises and Foot Orthotics.
Foot Orthotics (shoe inserts, insoles) can help to reduce the load on these structures and in turn reduce the risk of injury and pain.
If you have arch pain, make an appointment with us for an assessment.
We can literally help to get you back on your feet!
Do you have High Arched Feet?
High arched feet, Pes Cavus or Supinated and Varus feet are all terms that describe feet with an increased arch height and a outward heel tilt (away from the midline).
People with rigid high arched feet tend to bear weight mainly on the balls of their feet particularly under the big toe joint and their heels which can cause pain, hard skin and callus build up, general discomfort and overload of the tissues. High arched feet have poor shock absorbency due to their often rigid structure, which can contribute to pain in other joints such as the knees, hips, and lower back.
They may also have problems with ankle instability and be at a greater risk of developing Peroneal Tendonopathy and recurrent Ankle Sprains.
Foot Orthotics can help to stabilise the foot and ankle to prevent further pain and injury to the surrounding tendons. Contact us for an assessment to see how we can help.
Do you have Flat Feet?
Flat feet, fallen arches, low arches, overpronation, pes planus, and hindfoot valgus are all terms which describe a lowering of the arch of the foot and a tilt of the heel towards the midline.
Each persons arch height and foot shape is quite unique and varies hugely accross the human race. All children are born with flat feet, and most will have an increase in arch height as they develop and their bones mature. However, having a lower arch height going in adulthood is very common but does not necessarily mean that person will have or develop pain or other problems.
There are many factors that seem to contribute to arch pain, and current evidence suggests that there is a link between the alignment of the bones of the foot, in particular the axis of the sub talar joint which can lead to foot and lower leg pain from over-strain on the surrounding structures. If this axis deviates too much from the relative "norm", then this increases the strain on the supporting tendons, muscles, joints and other soft tissues in the lower leg which can leave them overloaded and more prone to injury and pain, not only in the arch, but in other connected areas of the lower limb.
Being over-weight and/or doing a lot of manual work or high activity can also lead to extra strain and injury.
Contact us to make an appointment today to see how we can help relieve your symptoms.