We tend to ignore our feet until they hurt. Issues like bunions, plantar fasciitis, and dropped arches are so widespread that we often dismiss them as an unfortunate, but normal, part of life.
But here we must remember a crucial distinction: what is common is not necessarily normal.
These conditions are not an inevitable result of ageing. They are the predictable outcome of a modern lifestyle that has deprived our feet of the stimulation and movement they need to stay strong and healthy.
For most of our lives, we encase our feet in shoes that act like rigid casts. They often have narrow toe boxes that squish our toes together, stiff soles that prevent natural bending, and raised heels that alter our entire posture.
Inside these casts, the dozens of muscles, joints, and ligaments in our feet simply don’t have to do their job. Over time, like any unused muscle, they become weak and deconditioned.
Compounding the problem is the ground beneath us. Our feet were designed to navigate a varied, textured world of grass, dirt, and stone. This constantly changing terrain challenged our feet, keeping the arches strong and the joints mobile.
Today, we live in a world of flat, hard surfaces. Pavements, tiles, and wooden floors offer no variety. Walking on these surfaces is like going to the gym and only ever using one machine. It neglects the complex needs of the whole system.
Your feet are the foundation of your entire body. When that foundation is weak or unstable—as it is with a dropped arch—it creates a chain reaction up the body.
To compensate for a foot that rolls inward, your knee may twist, your hip may shift, and your lower back may have to absorb forces it was never meant to. Many persistent knee, hip, and back issues can be traced right back to the health of your feet.
Your alignment truly starts from the ground up.
The wonderful news is that your feet are incredibly responsive. You can begin to rebuild their strength and function with simple, daily habits.
Your feet are not meant to be passive blocks at the end of your legs. They are designed to be dynamic, strong, and sensory organs that connect you to the world.
If you suspect that issues with your feet are contributing to pain elsewhere in your body, a holistic assessment is key. Chiropractic care addresses the entire kinetic chain, ensuring your feet, ankles, knees, hips, and spine are all working together as a team.
Ready to build your health from the ground up? Book your appointment with us today.
Ewell Chiropractic
9A Cheam Road, Ewell, Epsom KT17 1SP
Our practice is next to the central car park in the Ewell village if you travel by car. And just a 10-minute wander from both train stations in Ewell.
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