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Can having bad orthotics cause you back pain?
5 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Yes: It is possible to worsen back pain with improper shoe wear or uneven walking. This can occur with poor orthotics or often with new orthotics. If the pain does not improve in 1-2 weeks see your physician.
Answered 7/10/2013
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Yes : If your orthotics are not properly balanced and made for your feet it could cause low back pain.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Yes...: Orthotics that are improperly made and are not effectively providing stability can cause back pain.
Answered 10/4/2016
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YES: If indeed the prescription is wrong, back pain is possible. Limb length discrepancy?
Answered 10/26/2017
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