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Fallen Arch = Flat Feet
If you have a fallen arch, find pain relief with products from FootSmart |
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Your feet are the foundation of your body, allowing you to drive a car, helping you glide along the dance floor, giving you the freedom to move from place to place. So when your feet are out of alignment, your body’s entire skeletal structure feels the effects.
If you have intense arch pain, you could have flat feet, a condition that occurs when you have a fallen arch or when your arch has rolled inward. People with flat feet or a fallen arch are missing crucial arch support, and must therefore shift pressure from walking to other parts of the foot. This shift can cause extreme arch pain, as well as lead to other, more serious foot and lower body joint problems. |
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| Poor Arch Support and Other Factors Can Lead to a Fallen Arch |
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A fallen arch can be a hereditary condition, or it can develop as a symptom of foot abuse from:
- Weakened muscles due to aging or heavy strain placed on the feet.
- Standing or walking for long periods in high heels.
- Wearing shoes that don’t provide proper arch support.
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| Arch Pain: Just One Symptom of a Fallen Arch |
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Discomfort and pain are the two biggest indicators of a fallen arch or flat feet. As the normal arch begins to drop, walking can become very uncomfortable, leading to bothersome arch pain. If you have a fallen arch, the foot can also turn outward at the ankle, causing a walk that’s concentrated on the inner border of the foot.
Due to the less supportive structure of a fallen arch, postural strain and misalignment through the foot, ankle, knee and lower back can cause consistent daily discomfort and arch pain.
The depression of the fallen arch also puts more strain on the ligament and tendons that support the foot and ankle, and – over time – the bones may collapse. A fallen arch can therefore lead to heel spurs, ankle sprains, hip and lower back pain and even contribute to the development of arthritis. |
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| Good Arch Support Can Help Relieve Pain Associated with a Fallen Arch |
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In most people, the arch pain associated with a fallen arch can be treated with proper shoes. If you have a fallen arch, look for shoes that offer good arch support and stability, and/or use insoles that offer arch support and help stabilize the heel. Also, consider using custom orthotics to aid in arch support if you have a fallen arch.
In extreme cases, people with a fallen arch may need surgery to stabilize the bones and improve foot support and function. A podiatrist or orthopedic doctor will decide if surgery is needed to help your fallen arch. |
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| Ease Fallen Arch Pain with Products from FootSmart |
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FootSmart offers many insoles, orthotics, socks, shoes and other products designed to help relieve arch pain associated with a fallen arch or flat feet. If you are experiencing chronic arch pain due to poor arch support, however, please consult your local podiatrist before beginning any type of treatment for your condition.
Information on foot, leg and lower body health conditions provided by The Podiatry Institute, dedicated to advancing the standard of care in podiatric medicine and its effects on muscoskeletal health. |
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