How do I know if I have pronated feet?
Pronated feet often “flare outward” during standing or movement; your Achilles tendons and kneecaps may be rotated inward from the midline of your legs; and shoes may have heel wear on the outside and look “run over”. Since my feet don’t hurt, I don’t have any real problem with them — right? Wrong. Even if your feet don’t hurt, the fact that your foundation has been weakened can have a potentially serious impact to the rest of your body. If you are currently having knee, hip, low back or neck pain, the reason may be because your feet aren’t supporting joints, bones, or soft tissues above the ankle properly, and this lack of support has contributed to stress/pain in some other part of your body. What can my healthcare professional do about my foot problems? Depending upon your specific condition, La Costa Chiropractic can provide you with a conservative (i.e., non-surgical) treatment program that can help both your feet and your entire posture feel and function better. But before such a
