Once any deformity begins, it starts robbing one from proper balance. The body starts compensating to maintain balance. All deformities detract from the security of the foundation to support the body above. We refer to this as the quality of the base. The more the quality of the base is compromised by increasing deformities, the less balance one has.
Security becomes a growing concern.
For some individuals, the use of canes, walkers, or even wheelchairs for mobility become a necessity. As your balance is compromised by developing deformities, your body above struggles to compensate in order to maintain balance. As evidenced with high wire acts in the circus, the quality of your base, that is the alignment of your feet, is significantly narrowed. But your problem does not end at how you walk. A compensation uses energy.