Flat Feet Can Be A Real Headache

Podiatrists report an interesting discovery that may help to answer a niggling question for many people. They have found a link between recurring headaches and flat feet. Whilst many people with flat feet experience no real problems because of the condition, others complain of regular headaches. A link has been found to these headaches - and also to back pain – as a consequence of the effect that flat feet can have on a person's overall posture. Head, back and foot pain can cause untold misery for many people so the link may make sense for many sufferers of this condition.

Podiatrists explain that people with flat feet are more likely to roll in on their feet when they walk and that this makes the feet and leg muscles work harder to enable balance. They believe that this mode of walking sets of a sequence of reactions that results in over-tightened muscles, eventually leading to head and back pain. It is thought that poor posture could be linked to as many as 1 in 4 cases of severe and recurrent headaches.

Flat feet is a condition that often runs within families and it is usually apparent from childhood. The feet may appear unusually wide as this is a common feature of flat feet because of a laxity in the foot joints. Anyone with the condition needs to, in the first instance, consult a qualified podiatrist for personalised advice and information. However for those who already have a diagnosis, arch support is a necessity. Wearing arch supports may not sound particularly glamorous but it is now possible to buy discreet well-made supports for your shoes, like the Foot Petals Amazing Arches supports, that are podiatrist recommended. For any sufferer of flat feet, support is thus essential in keep the arches in place to prevent other leg problems or feet problems such as bunions.