By Emily SwaimThe curve on the sole of your foot, called an arch, helps keep your foot in alignment as you walk. A strong arch maintains your foot’s shape when you put pressure on it, ensuring no one part of your foot gets overworked. Flat feet don’t have a stable arch. While some people function […]

By Rehan Iqbal   Do you suffer from flat feet? Those who live daily with this characteristic potentially experience a wide range of symptoms from minor, to the most intense side effects you can imagine. Minor aches and pains, including occasional balance problems are associated with flat feet.However, in some cases, more severe issues transpire, like […]

By Rehan Iqbal   Many people experience myriad negative health symptoms because of flat feet (pes planus). The causes and results of this common problem may surprise you. Here are 12 of the most commonly asked questions about this common condition along with answers to help you determine whether you have flat feet and what you […]

By Rehan Iqbal   Flat feet aren’t always a problem, but when they are, very supportive footwear can help with aches and pains and other problems that may be associated with pes planus (flat feet). What kind of support is best for flat feet? Do you need to invest in custom-made insoles or will store-bought shoe […]

By Rehan Iqbal   Can flat feet be a serious problem? Having flat feet can be just a natural part of life that makes no difference. If you were born with flat feet and continued to have flat feet as you grew up, they may not cause you any problems and there may be no action […]

By Rehan Iqbal   Flat feet can be very painful, and they can cause aches and pains throughout your body. Fortunately, the problems caused by flat feet can often be entirely resolved by simply choosing the right type of shoes. You may think that supportive shoes must, by definition, be ugly and clunky; however, this isn’t […]

By Rehan Iqbal   Finding running shoes for your flat feet is NOT EASY, but it’s definitely doable.There’s a lot of conflicting advice and manipulation from shoe companies just looking to make money. And the best pair of shoes for your flat feet mostly depends on your feet, gait, and range of motion.However, decades of research […]

By Rehan Iqbal   If you have flat feet, do you need orthotics? The answer is: “Yes and no!” If you have never had an arch to your foot, and your feet cause you no pain, there is no need to correct or support them (beyond simply wearing properly fitted shoes). If your arch is fallen, […]

By Rehan Iqbal   Everyone is born with flat feet, which simply means the bottoms of the feet would push into the floor if they were to stand up. By the age of 6, most children develop arches that rise along the inside edge of both feet. Those arches promote an even distribution of body weight. […]