How Can a Shoe Insert Help Knee and Back Problems?
Imagine riding a bike that has a wobbly wheel. As you pedal, the wheel moves in directions it’s not supposed to. As the wheel moves along this unusual path, you’ll notice that the bike is difficult to steer, difficult for you to balance and causes vibration in your hands, arms and shoulders. If you were to pedal like this for an extended period, you would eventually develop problems in the arms and shoulders even though they’re far away from the wobbly wheel. If you look at a foot or ankle that isn’t working properly due to age, pregnancy, deformity or injury and compare it to the wobbly wheel, it might seem more clear. As your foot hits the ground with each walking or running step, a number of things happen in the many joints of your foot and ankle. For example, a low arch will cause the foot to flatten out when it bears weight, this will cause the foot to turn in. When the foot turns in, the knee twists. With the flattening of the foot and twisting of the knee, tendons, muscles and j
