Why You May Need Arch Support Inserts For Flat Feet

By Deanne Shepard


It is not unusual to hear of someone who says they have a flat foot. Many people do not really understand what that is. This condition can affect anyone or any age. If a person develops this problem they should consider using arch support inserts for flat feet. While it will not cure the problem, it will make the condition more comfortable.

Having a flat foot means that the arch of the foot is not as high as it should be. The problem is just as it sounds, the arch is absent in a way that makes the foot flat which causes a lack of support. A person who wears sandals or high heels may be more susceptible to this problem as these types of shoes do not offer the correct support and the foot will gradually adapt to the type of shoes that are being worn. One foot might be affected, while the other arch remains.

Issues with the arches can be exasperated from carrying excessive body weight. While younger people can also be afflicted, they generally do not have as much issues with the problem as older people do. This could change as they age.

This affliction does not usually affect the ability to use the feet, whether walking or running. However, a person can experience pain in other areas of the feet and body, such as their back and legs. This is caused by the other areas trying to make up for the job that the foot is not doing. There may be balance issues in the body as the feet are not in the correct alignment.

Arch supports will allow a person to obtain a better disbursement of their weight and in turn become better balanced on their feet. Inserts will assure the proper step for the foot in order to allow the back and legs to not have to compensate thus decreasing any pain that a flat foot may create.

While it may be possible to obtain the arch supports needed at a local department store or even the internet, the best option is to personally be fitted for the supports. Two people may wear the same size of shoe, but it is very likely that their step and arches are completely different. One professional that can measure and offer a personal fit is a podiatrist. When making the visit to be measured, it is important to take along the shoes that are worn most often.

While it is likely that any tennis shoe you buy will have an insole, it is not equal to having an arch support. The insoles that come with the shoes are for shock absorbing and comfort. However, when the person wearing the shoes requires extra foundation, these insoles are not going to deliver. While the support of new shoes is there in the beginning, it soon dissipates. In order to keep the support needed, you will need special inserts.

Problems with foot arches is not an uncommon problem for people. Not everyone will experience it, but because we walk on a lot of surfaces that are flat, it can be a problem even for those who are not carrying excess weight. This problem can be eliminated by buying and using supports that are made especially for your feet. Offering this support can also help get rid of the pain and stress on your legs and back, which will help you live a better life.




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