An Overview Of Arch Supports For Flat Feet

By Vicki Diaz


A lot of people with flat feet never think twice about them, but for some it can lead to painful problems. Difficulties with walking, along with pain anywhere from the foot right up the back are a daily occurrence for many people. Drugs can help with the pain but do not address the cause of the problem, and surgery is often seen as a last resort - and so many people look into arch supports for flat feet.

Being flat-footed can lead to several different problems. With a range of different insoles and arch (or instep) supports available to buy, it is important to seek professional advice in diagnosing your specific problem, as buying the wrong instep support would at best be a waste of money, and at worst could actually cause you injury. Medical professionals in this field include medical doctors, physiotherapists, podiatrists, and orthotists, who can in fact make custom insoles specifically for the shape of your foot.

In most cases a flat foot is caused by the inner edge of the foot falling to the floor as the ankle bends inwards. This rotation means that the bones are no longer in the correct alignment, which in turn can lead to leg, hip and back pain. Instep support devices help to keep the foot in the correct position, stopping this rolling motion from occurring.

The term "flat feet" can actually describe a number of different circumstances, which further emphasizes the need for a professional opinion. For example, the appearance of the problem in the young, as opposed to in adults, can be for quite different reasons, while in both adults or the young there can be various underlying causes.

In the very young, baby fat obscuring the instep of the foot can make it look flatter, which is not actually a problem, or harmful. As the child gets older and the fat fades away, the expected structure and shape usually becomes visible. To allow for this tendency in the young, simply being observant of how the child walks, and looking for signs of difficulties, is usually the best way to proceed.

In adults, often a foot can appear to flatten due to the stresses of aging, including putting a lot of stress on the feet, being overweight, or even just normal wear. While many cases involve the foot rolling inwards, in some cases the bones themselves will start to collapse, which is more serious.

Insoles which provide arch support are not just for those with the conditions described - anyone who experiences back, leg or foot pain might benefit from the extra support. Many different designs exist to cater for a range of conditions and personal tastes. Some insoles are more rigid, which is ideal for withstanding the weight placed on the foot while particularly active, while many people prefer a more cushioned insole. This extra cushioning and support can be very beneficial for alleviating the foot pain associated with the condition.

It can be seen that insoles represent a low cost solution for symptoms associated with a range of foot problems. With appropriate medical advice, many people experience instant relief by using an insole, which removes the need to have an operation or take pills to relieve pain, making arch supports for flat feet the ideal solution to try first.




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