BACK PAIN. Two very dreaded words. Everything seems to be affected when you are afflicted with back pain. It can radiate to both the upper and lower parts of your body.
There are many things that can trigger it, such as lifting too much weight, lifting improperly or wearing ill-fitting shoes. We do know that our whole well-being, including the back, starts from the GROUND UP – the FEET. When feet are not properly functioning biomechanically, the rest of the body suffers. The way to start remedying this is by wearing the RIGHT SHOES.
Most common causes of back pain:
Sciatica is a pinched nerve that spans from the lower back to the legs and feet.
Biomechanics of the body (gait, or the way you walk). Dragging your feet, leaning towards one side or leg length discrepancy can trigger back pain.
Flat feet is a common issue, and this condition puts tremendous pressure on the arch and causes the feet to overpronate and turn inwards when you walk.
Pronation or supination. These are excessive rotation of the foot (inwards = pronation, outwards = supination) which causes a misalignment at the legs, knees, hips and back.
TOP FEATURES TO LOOK FOR WHEN CHOOSING ORTHOPEDIC FOOTWEAR
- Removable insoles
- Footbed with shock-absorbing materials
- Seam-free interior construction
- Wide Toe box
- Extra-depth
- Durable Outsole
- Durable construction
- Adjustability