 |
| |
Supportive Shoes, Insoles Can Help Ease Overpronation Pain |
| |
| Your feet are the foundation of your body, so when they are out of alignment, your entire skeletal structure feels it. Overpronation, or flat feet, is one such condition, occurring when the arch of your foot becomes fully collapsed or rolls inward. When you have overpronation, you don't have any crucial arch support, and must therefore shift pressure from walking to other parts of the foot, which can cause intense pain. If left untreated, overpronation not only causes pain, but can lead to other, more serious foot and lower body joint problems. |
| |
| What Causes Overpronation? |
| |
Overpronation can be present at birth or develop at an early age, and is often a hereditary condition. In some people, however, overpronation develops as a symptom of foot abuse from any of the following factors:
- Weakened muscles due to aging or heavy strain placed on the feet may cause overpronation.
- Standing or walking for long periods in high heels can lead to overpronation.
- Wearing shoes that don't provide proper arch support may be a contributing factor to the development of overpronation.
|
| Recognizing the Symptoms of Overpronation |
| |
If you notice discomfort and pain in the arch region, you could have overpronation. As the normal arch begins to drop, walking can become very uncomfortable. When suffering from overpronation, the foot can also turn outward at the ankle, causing a walk that's concentrated on the inner border of the foot.
All in all, if you have overpronation, you automatically have less supportive feet, which can lead to postural strain, misalignment and thus daily discomfort throughout the foot, ankle, knee and lower back areas.
With overpronation, the depression of the arch in the foot also puts more strain on the ligament and tendons that support the foot and ankle, and over time, the bones may collapse. People suffering from overpronation can therefore develop heel spurs, ankle sprains, hip and lower back pain and even arthritis. |
| |
| Help Relieve and Prevent the Development of Overpronation |
| |
Most people can help treat overpronation just by wearing the proper shoes. If you have overpronation, your shoes should offer great support and stability through the arch. People with overpronation can also use insoles that support the arch and help stabilize the heel.
Also, if you have overpronation, consider using custom orthotics to aid in arch support.
People with extreme cases of overpronation may need surgery to help stabilize the bones and improve foot support and function. A podiatrist or orthopedic doctor will decide if surgery is necessary to help ease the pain caused by overpronation. |
| |
| FootSmart Offers Products to Help Relieve Overpronation Pain |
| |
Many insoles and other orthotics provide good arch support and help alleviate the pain caused by overpronation. Here are just few products for overpronation pain available at FootSmart:
- By cradling the heel and absorbing shock while increasing arch stability, Sof Sole Ultra Arch Inserts can help relieve overpronation pain.
- ArchMates 3/4 Regular Support: This product can help alleviate overpronation pain by helping reduce stress at key weight points and keeping each foot properly aligned.
- Tuli's Gel Heel with Arch Support duplicates nature's own shock absorbing system, giving your foot maximum arch support and helping relieve overpronation pain.
FootSmart also offers several specially made socks that can help alleviate overpronation pain by providing good arch support, such as FootSmart Men's/ Women's Arch Support Casual Crew Socks. These socks, which help lift the arch and provide good compression and support, also come in > sport crew, anklet or quarter-length styles.
FootSmart offers these and many other insoles, orthotics, socks, shoes and other products designed to help relieve the pain caused by overpronation. If you have flat feet, 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. |
| |
| |
| |
| Disclaimer for Health Content Pages |
FootSmart lower body health condition content pages describe general principles of healthcare that should not in any event be construed as specific instructions for individual consumers. This material is not intended as a guide to self-medication or as a substitute for proper medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This healthcare content is for reference only and should not be used to determine treatment for specific medical conditions – only a healthcare provider can do that.
You should discuss the information provided with a podiatrist, physician or other licensed healthcare professional, and make sure to read any product information (including package inserts) regarding dosage, precautions, warnings, interactions and contraindications before administering or using any device, support, brace, support panty hose, shoes intended for use by diabetics, skincare product, herb, vitamin or supplement discussed on this site.
> Proper treatment of lower body health conditions depends upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to, your medical history, diet, lifestyle and medications that may be taking. Your healthcare provider can best assess and adseamless your individual healthcare needs. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
We Also Recommend:
Featured products to consider for this health condition:
|
|
|
|
|
|