Custom Orthotics and Low Back Pain
Brian Yee PT, MPhty, OCS, FAAOMPT The way the foot contacts the ground significantly affects the way your back absorbs compression to the spine. People who are flat foot footed can lead to decreased hip stability and motion. This is due to the foot not being able to provide proper support each time you step or stand on them. Over time the entire leg musculature, most importantly in the gluteal muscles lose their ability to provide proper support. This can lead to increased stress to the back…like jamming your thumb into a wall a thousand times over…you back gets ‘jammed’ or compressed.Proper orthotic fitting can help the feet be placed in better alignment and thus provide proper support for the…
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