Definitely yes. Pes planus, better known as flat feet, is a condition that affects a significant number of people. Having flat feet means that you have no visible arch to your feet when standing, and the entire surface of your foot is in contact with the ground. As you may guess, flat feet can lead to considerable discomfort and trouble with walking and running.
Everyone is born with flat feet. Arches begin to develop in early childhood, but roughly 20% of children do not have their arches form correctly. These individuals may have no apparent symptoms until they reach maturity. Additionally, flat feet may appear in adulthood even if arches have previously developed normally.
Causes of flat feet as an adult may include injury or accident, diabetes, and arthritis. The most common symptoms of flat feet are muscle cramps and pain in the feet and lower legs, altered gait (how you walk), and toe drift - where your toes begin to splay and your feet may point outwards. Naturally, toe drift can prevent you from wearing regular shoes and cause significant difficulty with walking and running.
Problems with flat feet rarely require surgical correction. Instead, orthopedists often recommend custom shoe orthotics to help form and support arches. The cost of custom orthotic shoes designed especially for your feet is undoubtedly worth the many benefits. Custom, high-quality orthotic shoes can help relieve foot pain and discomfort that may occur in the calves, knees, thighs, hips, and back.
Overall, quality shoe orthotics are not a short-term investment. Instead, Foot Leveler orthotics are comfortable, durable, and they can provide you with years of the relief and support you need. Quality, custom orthotics easily save you money in the long term by providing immediate and lasting comfort.
If you’re suffering from flat feet, plantar fasciitis, back pain, or other difficulties, you owe it to yourself to meet with a healthcare provider who offers Foot Levelers. They can help you determine the right custom orthotic insert or orthotic shoes for you.