Are Your Feet Causing Your Back Pain?

Many things can cause upper back, lower back, and middle back pain. As unbelievable as it may sound, the key to back pain relief just might lie in your feet. Learn more about how with this quick guide from Dr. Gormanson and our team at Lake & Leaf Chiropractic.

Understanding Your Feet and Their Work

You’re probably aware that every single time your foot hits the ground, it’s supporting the weight of your body. Have you ever stopped to think, though, about what that means or how it works? Think about the foot’s anatomy for a moment, which includes bones, joints, muscles, tendons, fascia, and nerves.

Each of these components is designed to do a specific job – under a certain amount of pressure. As you walk, your weight is supposed to be distributed evenly to maintain a manageable amount of pressure. Unfortunately, several things can impact weight distribution, including injuries, high arches, flat feet, and even wearing high heels.

How Does That Lead to Back Pain?

Regardless of the cause, if anything is off with how your weight is distributed across the foot, it can lead to issues. Trouble in the feet doesn’t stay in the feet – it can spread to other areas of the body. The following are just a few examples.

If your right foot is injured, you might not be able to fully support your weight on your right leg. This would lead you to overcompensate with your left leg, causing tension, potential joint problems, and possibly spinal misalignment.

If you have flat feet, more pressure is put on the fascia, which can cause problems with the heels. If those problems aren’t addressed, they can travel up to the knee joint, hip joint, and lower back. Trouble in the lower back can also lead to middle back pain and, eventually, upper back pain.

Wearing high heels automatically affects your spine by creating more curvature in the lumbar region. This unnatural curve can cause misalignment, tendon and ligament issues, and lower back pain.

Find Back Pain Relief in Lindstrom, MN

Don’t take back pain lying down. Dr. Gormanson at Lake & Leaf Chiropractic is dedicated to helping you find relief – regardless of the cause. Call our team today at (651) 257-2300 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.

Many things can cause upper back, lower back, and middle back pain. As unbelievable as it may sound, the key to back pain relief just might lie in your feet. Learn more about how with this quick guide from Dr. Gormanson and our team at Lake & Leaf Chiropractic.

Understanding Your Feet and Their Work

You’re probably aware that every single time your foot hits the ground, it’s supporting the weight of your body. Have you ever stopped to think, though, about what that means or how it works? Think about the foot’s anatomy for a moment, which includes bones, joints, muscles, tendons, fascia, and nerves.

Each of these components is designed to do a specific job – under a certain amount of pressure. As you walk, your weight is supposed to be distributed evenly to maintain a manageable amount of pressure. Unfortunately, several things can impact weight distribution, including injuries, high arches, flat feet, and even wearing high heels.

How Does That Lead to Back Pain?

Regardless of the cause, if anything is off with how your weight is distributed across the foot, it can lead to issues. Trouble in the feet doesn’t stay in the feet – it can spread to other areas of the body. The following are just a few examples.

If your right foot is injured, you might not be able to fully support your weight on your right leg. This would lead you to overcompensate with your left leg, causing tension, potential joint problems, and possibly spinal misalignment.

If you have flat feet, more pressure is put on the fascia, which can cause problems with the heels. If those problems aren’t addressed, they can travel up to the knee joint, hip joint, and lower back. Trouble in the lower back can also lead to middle back pain and, eventually, upper back pain.

Wearing high heels automatically affects your spine by creating more curvature in the lumbar region. This unnatural curve can cause misalignment, tendon and ligament issues, and lower back pain.

Find Back Pain Relief in Lindstrom, MN

Don’t take back pain lying down. Dr. Gormanson at Lake & Leaf Chiropractic is dedicated to helping you find relief – regardless of the cause. Call our team today at (651) 257-2300 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.

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