The foot and ankle are the foundation for a person’s overall posture. Abnormal foot mechanics, can cause stresses that can lead to numerous foot problems as well as leg, knee, hip and lower back pain. 

The symptoms of poor foot mechanics can include any one of the following:

Localized foot pain

Bunions, hammer toes

Arch/heel pain

Leg/knee pain

Hip or back pain - even neck pain

Normal foot position:

Neutral - ankles are aligned with the calf. Individuals usually have a normal arch.

Common foot problems:

		Supination - ankles lean outward. This usually corresponds to high arches.
		Over pronation - ankles lean inward. this usually corresponds to flat feet.