Unresolved Chronic Pain? Here's Something You Didn't Know

Unresolved Chronic Pain? Here's Something You Didn't Know

Ironically, common foot problems like flat feet and high-arch typically do not cause foot pain, instead it creates back, hip or knee pain.

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FEET PROBLEM?!
According to the research conducted by University of Malaya, there are more than 40% of Malaysian adults (aged 20 to 60 years old) living with flat foot (lack of foot arches) and high-arched-foot (often caused by supination) (Shariff, 2017)

Malaysian common foot problem statistics of pronation and supination caused by flat feet and high-arched foot

HOW DOES ARCH PROBLEM RELATE TO BODY PAIN?

The arches in your feet help to distribute your weight and to absorb the shock sending towards your feet as you walk. 

When walking, you put the pressure of as much as 5 times of your body weight on each foot.

 feet in bright yellows socks presenting 5 times of weight putting on your each foot for every step you take

If the foot doesn't absorb that shock (when arches don’t work as expected) or redistribute it properly, the shock will be redistributed to other part, usually your back, knees and hips, and develop pain.

back pain in younger generation caused by sedentary lifestyle can also causes feet and body alignment problem
one-sided shoulder pain in elderly often caused by uncured feet problem like bow leg supination or knocked knee pronation man holding his knee in pain which is often caused by wrong redistribution of body shock

Some cases even caused injuries especially on leg muscles and tendons, which can lead to problems like shin splints.

A HEALTHY SHOE TO STAND IN COMFORT

“I have never realized how many bad shoes I owned until I found the right shoes!” said Nik, one of our loyal customers who suffered from chronic pain caused by flat feet in her late 40s.

woman holding heel in pain caused by uncomfortable heels leading to unhealthy feet

Here are some features to look for when selecting the right shoes for you:

❌ Avoid heels that are over 2 inches (around 5 cm) to reduce the risk for knee and back injury. Are you a lover of high heels? No worries, subscribe to Thomas Chan newsletter and we’ll share you tips to get comfy heels.

✔️ Flat shoes do not mean it’s all-flat, get comfy with a shoe come with an arch support

✔️ Arch support design in a shoe aid the shock absorbency function of your foot arches when they don’t work as expected.

✔️ A good cushioning property can reduce the shock (impacts) on the body and back when the feet hit the ground; Thomas Chan Orthotic insoles are made with PU that is harmless to the human body and rigid to maintain shape and support when the wearer is walking and running.

solutions to body pain caused by feet problem flat feet and high-arched foot 

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