Question 1

how can i fix my flat feet?

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See an orthopedic su: Flat feet need treatment only if they cause pain or interfere with function. You must and has an md qualification if you have problems related to your flat foot.

Question 2

what causes flexible flat feet?

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Genetics: Mostly likely an inherited condition form your mother or father.

Question 3

any pro athletes with flat feet?

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Yes: There are many athletes with completely asymptomatic flat feet.  Flat feet do not require any treatment unless symptomatic.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of flat feet?

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Can have pain : In the arch, sometimes ankles can feel weak, can have knee pain or low back pain.
Pain to the arch is more common in a flatfoot as well. Sometimes, there is tendinopathy's, tarsal tunnel syndrome because there is strain on the inner ankle region.

Question 5

why is having flat feet bad for you?

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Not always: Flat feet in themselves do not necessary cause problems. How these feet function is much more important. Excessive pronation which is often found with many flat feet is actually much more of a factor. A higher arched foot which excessively pronates and functions poorly is much more troublesome than a flat foot which does not.

Question 6

is having flat feet genetic?

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Yes: Flat feet is genetic because the shape of a person's body, including his feet, is inherited from his parents through the genes. People with flat feet often have relatives with flat feet.

Question 7

how to get rid of flat feet?

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Surgery: Is your only option.

Question 8

can flat feet affect hip alignment?

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Yes: If the feet are flat this may cause your ankles to roll outward.  This can affect the alignment of your legs and thereby affect your knee and hip alignment.  You may need orthotics unless the hip problem is coming from within the hip joints themselves.  Start by seeing your podiatrist.

Question 9

is orthotics for flat feet a bad idea?

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May or may not work: Shoe inserts or orthotics may be helpful as a short-term solution, preventing injuries in some athletes. But it is not clear how to make inserts that work. The idea that they are supposed to correct mechanical-alignment problems does not hold up.

Question 10

are my flat feet and back pain related?

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Possibly: Flat feet can cause back pain. Many times you will have knee or hip pain to along with the back pain if it is coming from your feet. All of your joints are connected. You likely need a good orthotic to support your arch and that may reallign your back. You need to go to a podiatrist and/or a back specialist. I would start with a podiatrist.

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