PODIATRIST PROVIDES SHOE-BUYING TIPS FOR PEOPLE WITH BACK PAIN
posted: Jun. 26, 2023.
“Back pain can occur for a variety of reasons,” says Anne Sharkey, DPM, a podiatrist based in Austin, Texas. “In my patient population, frequently those with flat feet experience pain in their low backs. In this case, getting my patients into a more supportive shoe and maybe even orthotics can result in improvements in their back pain.”
Dr. Anne Sharkey |
When recommending shoes, Dr. Sharkey looks for ones that provide ample support, stability, and comfort. Also, she explains that a shoe should have flexibility at the toe box to allow for fluid forward movements and stability throughout the mid-foot to support the arch. Support should also be found around the heel in order to stabilize the foot.
Source: Shelby Deering, Shape [6/9/23]
Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News