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One of the most common dysfunction in the foot is over-pronation, which occurs when the foot flattens too much and the ankle rolls inward. Over-pronation forces other muscles and bones to work extra hard to compensate and eventually causes pain. Over-pronation means the foot has difficulty stabilizing the body’s weight. When the foot pushes off for the next step, it is doing so with the big toe and second toe putting forth all the effort.
If you experience ankle, knee, hip, or lower back pain and have not gotten relief by changing your foot wear to a motion control type shoe, contact Dr. Bowman. He has the ability to analyze your gait and determine where the weakness may be in the way you move your body from point to point. Gait analysis may be done on a treadmill or by making a visual assessment as you walk or run, revealing any biomechanical abnormality. After Dr. Bowman completes a thorough evaluation, he can make recommendations to improve your situation. This may require a change of foot wear or, perhaps, custom orthotics worn in the shoes. Custom orthotics can bring your body into proper alignment so muscle and bone function is improved, helping to alleviate pain.
If you suffer ankle, knee, or hip pain, or are bothered by muscle cramping in the legs or lower back, the actual source of the pain may be traced back to your feet. It may seem like a long stretch from the feet to lower back pain, but an abnormality in foot function can cause pain elsewhere in the body.
Contact Dr. Bowman at (713) 467-8886 and advise him if you are experiencing pain in your feet. He can use his knowledge and experience, as well as his scientific arsenal, to properly diagnose the source of your discomfort and help you lead a more pain free life.
References:
http://www.houstonfootspecialists.com/educational-videos.html
http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/sports-specific/running-injuries/gait-analysis
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