Did you know that what shoes you wear can have a great impact on your back and posture?
Wearing the correct footwear is important to ensure your feet are elevated to the correct alignment to make your movements and mobility comfortable. Wearing the wrong footwear not only causes your feet to experience pain and discomfort but it can cause lower back pain by changing the body’s weight-bearing axis. This is how your body holds up when you are walking and moving whilst doing daily tasks.
Types of shoes to avoid
Flat shoes (Ballet Flats, Jandels, Thongs)
Flat shoes do not provide support or comfort to the feet which can cause inflamed tendons and soreness in the heel of your feet. Although it is mistakenly taken as the correct shoe to wear when standing for a long period of time, flat shoes provoke friction in the feet and unneeded pressure to your hips, back and neck.
High heels
Wearing heels continuously can cause chronic back soreness, spasms and eventually lead to arthritis. This is due to the fact that high heels cause the chest to lean forward and tilt the pelvis outwards. This unnatural posture causes pain in the lower spine. For occasions it is only recommended to wear high heel for a maximum of 3 hours a day.
Chiropractors not only address pain and issues related to your spine and back but they can also help release tension or discomfort in your foot and ankle through adjustments. Pain in your feet can affect your overall posture and develop joint issues in your knees, hips, wrists, elbows and also shoulders.
Types of shoes that are recommended
Low-heeled shoe
Adequately cushioned shoe
Shoes with orthotic insoles
Well-fitted running shoe
What to consider when trying to find new shoes
Look for shoes with enough space for your toes
Look for comfortable shoes that have a stretchy material. This will help with daily activities allowing your feet to move inside the shoes
Make sure the shoes aren’t too big because this can cause your heels to slip
Make sure you stand and walk around when trying on new shoes to ensure you like the fit
Wear the same socks in store that you usually wear with shoes to make sure the shoe fits right
Look at the soles to see if they are firm enough, this may help with people who play sports
Visit our chiropractors if you are experiencing :
Back pain
Neck pain
Ankle pain
Feet discomfort
Prescribed orthotics by a chiropractor can correct abnormal posture caused by foot pain and accommodate in providing support and cushion to improve posture and stance.
Shoe recommendations by our chiropractor Dr Andrew Al Hage
Asics Gel Kayanos
Under Armour running shoes
For more assistance or inquiries please call Spinal Care Chiropractic on (02) 8964 6385 or book online to see Dr. Stephen Yoon or Dr. Andrew Al Hage for a consultation!
We are located at Suite 105 102 Bennelong Parkway, Sydney Olympic Park.
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