Foot Pain?

Orthotics must be the answer, right? Nuh uh!!! There is a paradigm shift leaning away from prescribing custom orthotic devices. Here’s the thing, orthotics may potentially be the solution, but they really should only be used like you would use a pair of crutches after a leg injury - temporarily!

Generally, we can classify feet as high arched, normal, or flat but, overall, it doesn’t make a difference when it comes to athletic performance. Look around at your teammates and notice all the different feet there are and which ones correlate to foot pain. Seems random, right? I know!

The best way to correct foot pain is to start with an assessment of the lower limb and low back. We need to know if the culprit is indeed the foot or if the foot is just the messenger. Many problems can originate at the hip or even the lumbopelvic junction, where the spine meets the pelvis. If there is a joint dysfunction somewhere along the kinetic chain (the back, leg and foot), foot pain will continue.

Changing one’s gait is an extremely challenging task but, over time and with a little grit, it can be done.

So, if you are experiencing foot pain, book an appointment with me and I’ll help get you back on your feet PAIN FREE! 

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Dr. Mark Bird, BSc (Hon), MSc, Acu, DC thecoachhousetc.ca