A new discovery about how the foot arch works points the way to relief of a number of foot pains as well as flat feet. Even when a foot is apparently well arched, improper use of the foot can cause pain. The foot is made to hurt when not being used correctly as a warning to shape up. Here is what happens. A joint is where two bones meet.
Ligaments hold the bones together at the joint.
The tough white material holding the bones together at the joints are the ligaments. Just imagine sleeping and turning over several times in the night. You might wake up with several toe bones mixed in with your ribs, a knee cap in your mouth and a shoulder blade mixed up with your toes. Rather a funny picture when you think about it. Don't worry, as long as you have your ligaments it won't happen.