Shoes And Back Pain

Why do we prefer a comfy pair of old shoes or slippers? Well, the obvious solution is because we have gotten used to them and they fit like a glove. This is true too and goes a long way to providing the solution to the question, but what this solution only suggests is that new shoes are uncomfortable.

Frequently this is because they throw your standard posture out, which may hurt your ankles, legs and back and that is without talking about blisters which is a different issue actually. Women almost certainly understand this point of view more than men, because they regularly wear heals of different heights, which has the effect of throwing the body off its regular balance.

In a younger body, the effects of the body being put off balance may be compensated for by strength and flexibility, but as we become older, it becomes more and more important to stick with what we are used to.

Exercise is helpful. New exercises are good. They will help build up your flexibility and ability to cope with change, but if you spend much time on your feet, wear sensible shoes or you are building problems up for the future.

In fact, there are three major items that influence the state of your back. These everyday items are: your bed, your chair and your shoes, but most individuals spend longer in shoes than in one seat or in bed. I know that you almost certainly have more than one pair of shoes, but that is part of the problem, if you think about it.

Shoes are vital for two factors: they absorb some of the shock of walking and they help foster a proper walking posture. Decent shoes do anyway and good shoes will also support the ankle to stop it ‘wobbling’ which would create stress and stain on the feet.

So how do you choose shoes that will be decent for your posture today and your back for the remainder of your life? Well, it has to do with those terms that youngsters dread: sensible and orthopedic or orthotic. Those words used to mean ‘old-fashioned’ and ‘not stylish’, but that is not necessarily so any more, although wearing shoes that are ‘good for you’ still does normally mean spending more money.

If you are ignorant of how to buy shoes in the right way, it is worth your time to find out and if you are a parent, then it is your duty to find out. It is not a problem, but it is usually a little more expensive, because more consideration by professional podiatricians has gone into the design of them, which will ensure that the wearers of these shoes will not be at danger while wearing them.

Do not let yourself or your kids down by buying cheap or badly made shoes.

Owen Jones, the author of this article, writes on a variety of subjects, but is now involved with sciatica pain management. If you would like to know more, please go to our web site at Sore Back Remedies