Feet have three basis arch types: Normal, High and Flat.
Normal Arches: Normal arches are medium arches. while walking, these feet naturally land on the outside of their heels and then roll inward slightly, or "Pronate", to absorb shock.
High Arches: High arches can be flexible or rigid. flexible high arches over-pronate, which means the foot rolls inward too much while walking. Rigid high arches under-pronate and do not absorb shock effectively.
Flat Arches: Flat arches, also known as "FLAT FEET", are low and overly flexible. They flatten and roll inward too much.
The arch is the curved part of the middle of the foot. It's shape is maintained by the "Plantar Fascia", a connective tissue band which runs from the heel to the forefoot. Excessive stretching of the plantar fascia, usually due to over-pronation ("Flat Feet") causes "Plantar Fasciitis", a condition that can create pain and strain in the arch and the heel. If left untreated, bony protrusion ("Heel Spurs") may develop on the heel.
Help Your Arches!!
Arches that are not normal will not pronate properly. Flexible arches - High and Flat - can be comforted by custom foot supports. Custom orthotics prescribed by your podiatrist not only cradle the arches, soothe plantar fasciitis, absorb shock, and well as pain in the legs and lower back.
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