Supportive Footwear
If you suffer from lower back pain, your shoes may be to blame. We offer a variety of non-invasive solutions for musculoskeletal dysfunction at ChiroCareLA.com, including treatments for foot structural disorders such as plantar fasciitis. But to ensure your skeletal system stays properly aligned, you’ll need to be mindful of how your shoes are affecting your feet. In this post, we’ll explore some ways to ensure that new shoes are supportive and well-fitted. One of the positive changes in the footwear industry is that it’s becoming more common for dress shoes and sandals to be built with arch support. In the past, chiropractors might have advised patients to stay away from flip-flops and flats in general, but there are some available now that are contoured to rise under the middle and side of the foot. However, many people still benefit from having their ankles stabilized by high cuffs, so long as the shoe is made of a breathable material. The feet spread out somewhat from bearing ...